PERTH OFFICE: Suite 156B, Level 1, 22 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
JOONDALUP OFFICE: Unit 9, 10 Reid Promenade, Joondalup, Perth, WA, 6027
Parenting Law Services for Separations
At Wise Family Lawyers in Perth, we know that separation or divorce can be particularly difficult when children are involved. Ensuring the best outcomes for your children is our top priority.
Parenting Arrangements After Separation
Following a separation, parents are encouraged to work together to create parenting arrangements that are in the best interests of their children. We can assist you with:
Parenting Plans: A formal agreement between parents outlining the care and responsibility for the children, including living arrangements, schooling, and health decisions.
Parental Responsibility: Understanding your rights and responsibilities when making long-term decisions about your children’s welfare, education, and health.
Time Allocation: Ensuring fair and practical arrangements for how much time each parent spends with the children, including regular contact, school holidays, and special occasions.
Care & Living Arrangement Disputes
If parents are unable to agree on parenting arrangements, disputes may arise. Wise Family Lawyers can help you through:
Negotiation and Mediation: We aim to resolve care and living arrangement issues through negotiation or mediation, minimising conflict and focusing on the child's best interests.
Parenting Orders: When agreements cannot be reached, we can help you apply for a Parenting Order through the Family Court, ensuring a legally binding decision about who the children will live with and how much time they will spend with each parent.
Child Support and Financial Obligations
In addition to custody and parenting arrangements, it’s essential to consider child support. We can help you:
Determine Child Support: Calculate fair child support payments based on the financial situation of both parents, ensuring your children receive the necessary support.
Review and Vary Child Support Agreements: If financial circumstances change, we can assist with reviewing and adjusting child support agreements to reflect the new situation.
Relocation and Travel
If a parent wishes to relocate with the children, it can have a significant impact on parenting arrangements. Wise Family Lawyers can assist with:
Relocation Applications: Helping you navigate the legal process if you are seeking to move with your children, either within Australia or internationally.
Dispute Resolution: Representing you if you are contesting a relocation or if your co-parent plans to move without agreement.
Grandparents’ Rights
Grandparents play an important role in children's lives, and sometimes separation can impact their ability to maintain relationships. We can help grandparents seek visitation rights or parenting orders to ensure their relationship with their children is preserved.