We support people with genuine and pressing family related issues. Our Policy is to empower our clients whilst maintaining honesty,
integrity and their best interests. Based in Mornington, we also provide legal services to surrounding areas including Mount Martha, Mount
Eliza, Frankston, Somerville, Sorrento, Portsea, Langwarrin, Dromana and all other surrounding suburbs.
Going through a separation, there is often one person or spouse that has come to accept that the relationship is over whilst the other
person is still coming to terms with the separation.
Contacting a Family Lawyer for the first time can be a difficult step to take as it is something most of us never really want to do. You may have never been involved with lawyers or the legal system and you may feel that it is an intimidating process.
At Anchorage Legal, our lawyers specialise in Family Law matters. We can provide you with assistance in all areas of family law including
Care Arrangements for Children, Child Support, Property Settlement, Divorce , Binding Financial Agreements, Domestic Violence and
Spousal Maintenance.
The most concerning issue in separating families is the care arrangements for children and how they would cope with the separation.
Once you have decided to separate, we strongly advise you to seek legal advice prior to discussions about property settlement or even taking the first step towards separation.
Binding Financial Agreements also known as pre-nuptial agreements can be used for married couples or de facto relationships.
Applying for a Divorce is a completely different process to property settlement. That process is simply a confirmation that you are legally
divorced.
Wills and Estates is a specialised area of law that requires a significant level of expertise. Our lawyers at Anchorage Legal have the empathy and knowledge to guide you through this process.
Most Australians don’t have a valid Will – many don’t want to think about it, and others just don’t get around to it.
While a Will operates after death, Powers of Attorney are designed to make sure the right person is in charge of making decisions for you while you’re still alive.
A trust, in essence, exists when the legal owner of an asset is different from the ‘true’ owner (known in law as the ‘beneficial’ owner).
There is a limit to how we pass our assets, and certain people are eligible to make a claim if they believe that a Will has not been fair to them.
When someone passes away, financial institutions and other entities require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration before they will deal with assets owned by the deceased
In Australia a child is legally a minor until they reach the age of 18 years. Therefore, there is no specific age when a child can decide where to live until they reach a mature level.
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A de facto relationship is defined in the Family Law Act 1975 as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis.
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Family law is clearly an emotional and personal area of law. It is important to ensure that you feel comfortable and that you trust who you chose to represent you
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9070 1199
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Mornington VIC 3931
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