My spouse and I are in the process of separating. What should I do?

We acknowledge that this is an emotionally difficult time, and we’re here to support you through this process. Ensure you and any children you have obtain safe temporary accommodation. If possible, locate and collect documents such as birth and wedding certificates, bank statements, and tax returns. Engage a family lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer will be able to walk you through each step of the separation process, giving you confidence that your legal and financial rights are protected. Gather supportive people around you. These may be friends, family, and professionals such as counsellors and financial advisors. A marriage coming to an end is often a time of emotional upheaval, and it is important to prioritise your emotional needs and mental health.

Our Practice Areas

Family Law

Navigating difficult times with compassion and expertise

We understand that each family law situation is unique and legal advice needs to be individually tailored. Our lawyers are compassionate, supportive, attentive, and committed to reducing your emotional and financial strain.

The complexities surrounding separation and divorce can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, and uncertain about what lies ahead. There are many questions about your changing family dynamics, future financial situation, and the impact divorce will have on children. That’s where sound legal guidance comes in.

We’re here to determine a way forward that secures your future.

We Can Assist With

Divorce and Separation

We guide many individuals through the process of separation and divorce when their marriage or relationship ends. During this emotionally difficult time, it is reassuring to have a family lawyer by your side to inform you about parenting arrangements, division of property, and divorce.

Parenting Arrangements

We can assist you to navigate the complexities involved in determining co-parenting and negotiating parenting plans and orders. Our focus is workable and child-focused parenting arrangements.

Family Violence and Intervention Orders

In cases involving family violence, we strongly advocate for your interests and protect your safety and your rights. We can support you in obtaining intervention orders or applying for protection. Your safety is our first priority.

If you have had a family violence intervention order served against you, we offer support to navigate your rights and obligations, guiding you towards a positive way forward.

Spousal Maintenance

Depending on the arrangements within a marriage, when it comes to separation and divorce a spousal maintenance arrangement may be appropriate. We can facilitate the financial support of one spouse to the other, assisting you with determining the appropriate amount and duration of support.

Financial Matters

We advocate strongly for your interests in property settlement and financial matters when it comes to severing financial ties in separation. Our team is experienced in negotiating successful outcomes relating to the division of property including real estate, investments, and businesses, as well as debts acquired throughout the relationship.

If a spousal maintenance arrangement is appropriate, we can assist you to determine the appropriate amount and duration of support, as well as child support arrangements.

Complex Cases

We are often able to facilitate mediation and resolution outside of court through such means as round-table conferences, even in highly contested instances when these outcomes seem unlikely. Our expertise is in strongly advocating for your rights and entitlements, while keeping lines of communication open by maintaining a calm and professional communication style. We aim to bring about a favourable and fair resolution, if possible out of court, in order to keep your costs down and save valuable time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We acknowledge that this is an emotionally difficult time, and we’re here to support you through this process.

Ensure you and any children you have obtain safe temporary accommodation.
If possible, locate and collect documents such as birth and wedding certificates, bank statements, and tax returns.
Engage a family lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer will be able to walk you through each step of the separation process, giving you confidence that your legal and financial rights are protected.
Gather supportive people around you. These may be friends, family, and professionals such as counsellors and financial advisors. A marriage coming to an end is often a time of emotional upheaval, and it is important to prioritise your emotional needs and mental health.

As each situation is unique, there is no one-size-fit-all price. When you call Ferraro & Singh you will be quickly assigned to the lawyer that best fits your situation, and from there you will deal directly with them. Your lawyer will inform you of our fee structure. Our priority is always to conduct effective measures on your behalf, aiming for swift resolutions in order to finalise your case before it goes to court to keep your costs down.

Our Family Law Team

Olga Tatiana Holguin

Paralegal

Olga Tatiana Holguin

Paralegal

Olga Tatiana Holguin

Paralegal

Discover the difference.

You are always valued as an individual and your lawyer will understand your situation. We focus on resolutions, avoiding costly proceedings where we can.

The local community trusts us, recommends us, and has continued to engage our services for more than 30 years.

You need to be heard. We’re here to listen.