If your matter is urgent or you need to speak to a Family Law Solicitor right now, we can accommodate it. Please call 07 2113 4645 and ask to be connected to a Solicitor while you are on the call.
Parenting Matters
The majority of parenting disputes are very simple and will not require Court proceedings to resolve the matter. However, if Court proceedings are required, our lawyers are well-equipped to handle such complex cases. We have extensive experience in dealing with parenting matters involving family violence and abuse.
Fixed fee (no hourly rates, no surprises);
Payment plan;
$500-$1,000 deposit in trust to commence work;
Clear process.
Payment plan;
$500-$1,000 deposit in trust to commence work;
Clear process.
You can choose any format of consultation with our lawyer:
Settling your matter outside of Family Court
- $4,400 incl GST
Consent Orders (Children) - $5,800 incl GST
Consent Orders (Children & Property)
Representation if your matter is in Family Court
- $2,900 incl GST
All work up until the first Mention Hearing.
(Initiating Court documents, response, Affidavit material, Genuine Steps Certificate, all correspondence, advice) - $1,800 incl GST
Preparation and representation at the Mention Hearing. - $2,500 incl GST
Preparation, correspondence, advice, review all material & representation at a half day / full day Mediation
Nevertheless, we remain committed to providing legal representation at an affordable fixed fee rate.
Parenting Plans
A parenting plan - a written agreement between parents. It covers:
- day-to-day responsibilities of each parent
- practical considerations of a child’s daily life
- how parents will agree and consult on important long-term issues about their children
It can be changed at any time as long as both parents agree.
- day-to-day responsibilities of each parent
- practical considerations of a child’s daily life
- how parents will agree and consult on important long-term issues about their children
It can be changed at any time as long as both parents agree.
The process of Parenting Plans:
If parents end up in court at some later date, the court will consider the terms of the most recent parenting plan when making parenting orders. The court will also consider the extent to which both parents have complied with their obligations in relation to the child, which may include the terms of a parenting plan.
Step 1
The parents can agree to change parenting arrangements by a parenting plan (given the court order allows it and was made after 1 July 2006). This can be made without going back to court.
Step 2
Unless there are issues of violence or abuse, the law presumes that it is in the best interest of a child for the parents to have equal shared parental responsibility.
Step 3
If the child spending equal time with both of you is not appropriate, you could consider an arrangement that allows both parents to spend substantial and significant time with the child.
Step 4
We offer clear #PaymentPlans
Payment
At Genuine Legal, we understand the financial challenges that new and existing clients face with the high costs associated with family law proceedings. In response to these concerns, we have developed a flexible payment plan system to ease the financial burden.
Following your initial consultation, the solicitor will provide you with a Cost Agreement. This document will outline the initial deposit, the total cost of the services, and the scope of work covered by the agreement. Once the initial deposit is made and the agreement is signed, you will formally engage Genuine Legal as your representation. At this point, we can offer you a payment plan to manage the remaining balance of your Cost Agreement.
The specifics of the payment plan, including the amount and frequency of payments, will be tailored to the size of your Cost Agreement and any upcoming court dates. Should you have any questions about the payment plan, you may discuss them with the solicitor during your initial consultation. If you are already represented by us, please reach out to your solicitor through Basecamp for further assistance.
Following your initial consultation, the solicitor will provide you with a Cost Agreement. This document will outline the initial deposit, the total cost of the services, and the scope of work covered by the agreement. Once the initial deposit is made and the agreement is signed, you will formally engage Genuine Legal as your representation. At this point, we can offer you a payment plan to manage the remaining balance of your Cost Agreement.
The specifics of the payment plan, including the amount and frequency of payments, will be tailored to the size of your Cost Agreement and any upcoming court dates. Should you have any questions about the payment plan, you may discuss them with the solicitor during your initial consultation. If you are already represented by us, please reach out to your solicitor through Basecamp for further assistance.