Do I need a family lawyer or not?
The truth is not everyone uses lawyers to settle family disputes like a relationship breakdown. Hiring a lawyer depends on your situation. If your situation is difficult for you emotionally, or you don’t know what to do, or you think you have a lot to lose, a consultation with an experienced family lawyer is a very good idea.
Here are some indicators you may benefit from legal advice from a family lawyer:
- I have children to consider.
- We don’t agree about who should care for the children and when.
- My partner wants to move with the children out of the area, interstate or overseas.
- I want to move away with the children.
- My partner is/might become violent and I’m afraid for myself/my children.
- We’ve split already and the arrangements aren’t working.
- My partner has hired a lawyer already.
- I don’t know what I am entitled to financially.
- We have different ideas on who should get what.
- I want to know if I can keep the house.
- I’m so distressed I can’t cope with the negotiations.
- I’m about to enter a formal mediation process and I haven’t consulted a lawyer who is advising me or acting only for me.
- We settled things a while ago but things have changed.
- I was representing myself, but I’m not confident. There’s a lot at stake.
At Manning Lawyers, the team is highly experienced in all areas of family law practice and can help you to choose the best resolution pathway for you based on your situation and goals.
Although our main office is based in Sydney, Brendan Manning has provided Family Law Services in other cities, regional areas and states of Australia. Don’t hesitate to call us to discuss whether you would benefit from legal advice or representation.
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