Wandi is one of the Perth suburbs ABMS Lawyers acts for, from our office in South Perth.
South of the city, a fair way from our South Perth office.
Phone and video consultations and electronic documents mean the drive is usually unnecessary. Call us to discuss.
Wandi parents: Are you separating from your partner or thinking about separating from your partner, and do you have children, property or business interests than getting the legal advice a family lawyer is highly recommended. The cost of not doing so can be emotionally and financially devastating. You need compassionate, experienced and affordable legal representation. Our Perth Family Law experts are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you through every step to receive the best possible outcome.
Let us do the heavy lifting as dealing with family law issues is emotionally challenging. We provide the support and guidance you’ll need so you can be enjoying a new future with confidence and clarity.
When going through a divorce or separation you’ll want expert advice and representation to ensure a fair division of property assets.
Our based in Perth Family Lawyers have a wealth of experience in teasing apart complex financial matters to action for separating partners.
Breakdown of a relationship is commonly emotionally charged. That’s why we work with you to resolve your family law financial asset division with practical and pragmatic steps.
You’ll get clear advice on your legal rights and claims and options that mean you can make good informed decisions.
ABMS Family Lawyers can assist you to work with your ex partner to calculate, negotiate and finalise:
We understand that your family law matter is unique, and we tailor our approach so it suits your individual needs.
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If you are divorced, separated and have children under the age of 18, speak to our Perth child support lawyers who know the WA Family Law.
We are experienced in all matters and aspects of child support family law and you’ll get practical advice and assistance on what is fair and correct based on your personal situation.
Our locally focused lawyers that know Wandi and it’s surrounds also understand that your children need minimal conflict and maximum resolution in the shortest amount of time for their own emotional wellbeing.
But sometimes, you’ll need strong representation to ensure all parties are participating and by leaving the difficult steps to us, you can indeed minimise obvious conflict.
We’ll engage with your ex partner so you can reach an agreement around child support and make sure that the payments are made and they are of an amount fair to all parties.
Contact us today to speak about child support with one of our knowledgeable family lawyers.
Asset division for separated couples can be contentious and having a clear and thorough process will make the process easier for both parties. We can help!
Property settlement and asset division are required for separated couples to end their financial relationship.
Without doing so, your former spouse still has a degree of control and it will be harder to move on to the next stage of your life. Resolving a financial dispute requires skill, experience and expert knowledge.
ABMS Lawyers are experts in property settlement & financial separation, we can provide you with the advice and assistance you need to reach a fair and equitable agreement. We understand that every family is different, and we will tailor our approach to suit your individual needs.
ABMS Lawyers can assist you with:
We understand that this is a difficult time for you, and we will work with you to find the best solution for your family.
Contact us today to speak to our lawyers about your situation.
If you are considering separating from your spouse, or have already done so, you may be entitled to, or liable for spousal maintenance.
From both sides. It could be you are not getting a fair amount of spousal support, or you are paying beyond a reasonable spousal support rate? Talk to our team today to see if a change should be made.
Spousal maintenance is financial support that is paid by one spouse to the other and is used to help maintain the standard of living that was enjoyed during the marriage.
The amount of spousal maintenance that is payable will depend on a number of factors, including the needs of the spouse and the ability of the other spouse to pay. Maintenance is not always payable, and it is not always payable for life.
ABMS Lawyers are experienced in all aspects of spousal maintenance and can provide you with practical advice and assistance. We can help you to reach an agreement with your spouse about maintenance, and make sure that the payments are made.
Contact us today to speak to our lawyers about your situation.
Orders can be put in place or existing orders can be updated to make sure that parental responsibility of a child or children is protected.
The Family Law Act stipulates the best interest of the child is always the most important consideration when choosing a child’s living arrangements to be made when parents separate. In most cases, it is in the interest of the child to spend equal time with both parents, but every situation is different and we will help you navigate the best solution for your family.
What is Parental Responsibility?
If you and your partner have recently separated or you are thinking about separating and you have children, there are several decisions you need to make to ensure your children’s welfare is not at risk. This includes:
The Best interests of the child is the most important factor to be considered when making decisions regarding children. It is in a child’s best interests that:
It is also in a child’s best interests that their parents cooperate with each other and communicate openly to resolve any differences they may have regarding the care of their children. If parents cannot agree on parenting arrangements, then they may need to seek the assistance of a family law mediation service or through the Court process.
If you have been in a De-facto relationship and you are now separated then talk to our team today about sorting out your parenting plans and financial asset division.
We can advise you on what constitutes a de facto relationship in the eyes of the law and your rights with respect to property, maintenance and children in the event of a relationship breakdown.
A de facto relationship is defined by the Family Law Act as a couple who are not married but live together on a genuine domestic basis. In order to be considered to be in a de facto relationship, you must have lived together for at least two years or had a child together.
A couple can be of the same or opposite sex and does not need to have registered their relationship with the state or territory in which they live.
De facto relationships are treated similarly to marriages under Australian law, which means that couples who separate after living together in a de facto relationship have the same property rights as married couples. This includes the right to seek a property settlement from the Court.
De facto couples also have the same maintenance rights as married couples, which means that they can seek financial support from their former partner if they are unable to support themselves financially.
Finally, de facto couples also have the same parental responsibility rights as married couples with respect to their children. This means that they can both make decisions about their children’s education, healthcare and welfare.
If you are in a de facto relationship and are thinking about separating, then you should contact us to discuss your legal rights and options. We can assist you with negotiating a property settlement and applying for maintenance, as well as advise you on your parental responsibility rights.
Contact our experienced divorce lawyers for Wandi.
For many, getting a divorce is a difficult process. Not only do most people suffer through the emotional stress of a relationship breakdown, there are also many other things to deal with such as legal and financial paperwork.
At ABMS Lawyers, we understand how difficult this time can be and we are here to help you through the process. We can assist you with all aspects of your divorce, from filing the necessary paperwork with the Court to negotiating a property settlement.
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We understand that every divorce is different and we will tailor our advice to your individual circumstances. We also understand that some couples may want to avoid going to Court and we are experienced in mediation and collaborative law, which are alternatives to the traditional litigation process.
We can also assist you with applying for a divorce if your spouse is overseas or if you have been married for less than two years and you are unable to locate your spouse.
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, then contact us today to discuss your situation. We can provide you with the advice and assistance you need to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
The most important clause in a first will has nothing to do with assets. It is who becomes guardian of young children, and who administers what is left for them until they are old enough to manage it.
Wandi is part of Perth’s Rockingham and Kwinana district. The will itself is only part of the picture – superannuation, trusts and jointly held property often sit outside it entirely.
Wandi is part of Perths growing suburban corridor with newer estates family homes local centres and expanding community services.
Life insurance and superannuation usually mean the estate is far larger than the household balance sheet suggests. Directing that money properly, through a binding nomination and a will that anticipates it, is the whole exercise.
Grants of probate and letters of administration in Western Australia are dealt with through the Supreme Court in Perth, so an executor in Wandi is dealing with a Perth registry regardless of which firm they instruct.
We act throughout the Rockingham and Kwinana district, including Warnbro, Wellard and Anketell, so a matter in Wandi is familiar ground for us.
Being this far from the city rules a lot of firms out. It does not rule us out. Call us and we will explain how the matter runs from where you are.
Every service below is available to clients in Wandi. They are ordered by how often they are asked for in an area like this one.
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In the same way an electrician can help you get your house ready for sale a plumber can do the same, checking for leaks, drips or other issues in the home.
If you are moving house after a family dispute case has been finalised talk to a settlement agent today to discuss your options.
No — there is no automatic equal split in Western Australia, and that’s the most common misconception we correct. A settlement is worked out in steps: identify and value the whole pool, assess what each party contributed financially and non-financially, then adjust for future needs such as care of children, health, age and earning capacity. That process sometimes lands near half, and often doesn’t. A long marriage where one party raised children and the other built a career rarely produces an even division, and neither does a short relationship where one party brought in most of the assets.
Yes. ABMS Lawyers acts across the Perth metropolitan area from our office in South Perth – it is south of the city, a fair way from our South Perth office. Consultations can be in person, by video or by phone, documents are exchanged electronically, and signing can be arranged to suit you. Call us and we will work out the best way to handle it.
Superannuation is treated as property and forms part of the pool, which surprises a lot of people. It can be split between the parties by consent orders or by court order, and for many separating couples it’s the second-largest asset after the family home — sometimes the largest. It’s also the asset most often overlooked in an informal agreement, and the hardest to fix afterwards. Splitting it requires orders drafted so the fund can actually act on them, so it’s worth getting the wording right the first time.
Every three to five years, and immediately after a marriage, separation, birth, death, or the purchase or sale of a significant asset. Marriage revokes a will unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage, which is the single most common way a will stops working.
Not automatically. Neither party has to leave simply because the relationship has ended, and moving out doesn’t forfeit your interest in the property — that’s another common worry with no basis. Who stays is usually a practical question about who can meet the mortgage, where the children are settled and whether both parties can reasonably remain under one roof in the meantime. Where they can’t, interim arrangements can be agreed or ordered covering who lives where and who meets the outgoings until a settlement is reached. If safety is a concern, that changes the picture and should be raised straight away.