Speedy Resolution of Family Law Matter

It is an unfortunate truth that family law proceedings can be both painful for the parties involved, and often-times a lengthy and expensive proposition. One reason for this unfortunate fact is that disagreements regarding the allocation of finances and assets that were at one time shared between partners can become drawn-out contests and involve complex questions of fact and law. Another is that where partners who were in a relationship have children and are seeking to determine custody and visitation rights regarding a child, disagreements and strong emotions can lead to proceedings being fiercely contested. However, an experienced lawyer is often able to guard against the above issues by skilfully and prudently employing negotiation, argument and appropriate use of court procedures to generate an outcome which best advances their client’s interests, while eliminating unnecessary conflict and minimising the length and cost of court proceedings. Recently, Hunter Shafiz Lawyers acted for a client in a matter where the client and their partner had separated and the client was responding to an application by the spouse for parenting orders. By taking a forthright and informed approach based on our experience in family-law matters, we were able to negotiate with the other parent and agree for the drafting of consent orders which provided for an arrangement both parties were pleased with. If you are in need of advice or assistance in relation to a family-law matter, please contact our office on (02) 9682 5433 or via email at info@huntershafiz.com.au.