100% Lawyer Client Confidentiality
Our trusted and experienced lawyer is committed to protecting your privacy throughout the legal process.
20+ Years of Experience as Family Lawyers
Over two decades of experience guiding families through complex family law issues.
Compassionate and Understanding
A lawyer that listens, supports and fights for your desired outcome without compromise.
Our Reviews
As a small family law firm, we treat our clients as individuals and respect the difficulties of each situation. We provide honest family law advice for married couples, those in de facto relationships or even those looking to enter a new relationship. See what some of our clients have to say:
Our Divorce Law Services in Sydney
- Divorce and separation
- Child support
- Child custody
- Binding financial agreements
- Parenting orders
- Marriage annulment
- Property settlements
- Spouse maintenance
What is the Divorce Process?
The process begins with an application for divorce, which can be filed as a sole or joint application with your ex spouse. Once filed, you will receive a file number and hearing date. The hearing will then determine whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down, meeting the legal requirements for divorce. A divorce order usually becomes final one month and one day after being granted at the hearing.
If you are looking to apply for a divorce and need family law services, contact our divorce lawyers today.
Assistance at Every Stage of a Divorce
From separation to family dispute resolution, we are experts in separation and divorce. We guide you with expert advice every step of the way, ensuring your rights are protected and your concerns addressed under the Family Law Act.
Married
A divorce in Australia can only be granted after 12 months of separation if you’re legally married. We ensure your rights are protected during this time, offering guidance on financial and parenting matters.
De Facto Relationship
De facto couples may need legal advice on property settlements and child-related matters. We help protect your rights under Australian family law, ensuring fair division of assets and parental responsibilities.
Separated
Separation due to a marriage breakdown doesn’t mean the end of legal ties. Our lawyer can offer guidance on other family law issues such as property division, support payments, and parental responsibilities, assisting with financial agreements and interim parenting orders.
Divorced
Once divorce is finalised, issues like property division and child arrangements still need resolution before you can get on with your life. Our family lawyers continue to support your legal journey, advocating for fair settlements and parenting arrangements.
Leading Divorce Lawyer Sydney – About Us
Arcadian Legal has been serving local families for more than 20 years, offering compassionate, expert legal services during divorce and family law disputes. As a local Sydney divorce lawyer, we are dedicated to providing personalised, professional assistance for divorce applications and any other family law issue, helping you go through this challenging time and ensuring a favourable family law experience.
As leading family lawyers, our assistance goes beyond divorce applications into more complex issues related to property, child and spousal support. We are always committed to handling your case with the care and attention it deserves.
Why Choose Arcadian Legal
Upfront and Honest Advice
Our law firm is committed to providing straightforward legal advice, ensuring you understand your options at every stage of the divorce process. We also maintain transparency on the divorce filing fee, our legal fees and potential outcomes.
Work Towards Your Best Interests
Our family law team advocates for your best interests and will listen to your concerns without making you feel rushed. We prioritise family law solutions that align with your goals and personal values.
Ensure Your Voice is Heard
Our lawyer always ensures your perspective is represented in every legal decision whether in the Family Court of Australia or out of court. We provide strong advocacy in all family law negotiations on behalf of our clients.
Help You Achieve a Fair and Equitable Outcome
Our goal is to resolve family law disputes equitably, striving for the best possible outcome for you and your family. We focus on long-term family law services that create a stable future for all parties involved.
Hills District and Australia-Wide Service
Our services include dealing with family law matters in all areas, states and territories across Australia through phone or video consultations. Our firm also works closely with our local community in the Hills District, including areas such as Castle Hill, Bella Vista and Rouse Hill on any family law matter.
Annangrove
Bella Vista
Castle Hill
Box Hill
Arcadia
Beaumont Hills
Carlingford
Cherrybrook
Beecroft
Cheltenham
Dural
Epping
Baulkham Hills
Glenwood
Glenhaven
Kellyville
Kenthurst
North Rocks
Norwest
Rouse Hill
Oatlands
Winston Hills
Stanhope Gardens
Seven Hills
West Pennant Hills
Glenorie
If you are local to the Hills District area and want to discuss an in-person consultation for your family law matter, contact us to discuss the services we can provide.
Property Settlements
Dividing property fairly after a relationship breakdown can be complex. Our family lawyers guide you through asset valuation, financial disclosure and legal obligations to ensure a just outcome. We also help address hidden assets, business interests and future financial needs, working towards a settlement that secures your financial stability and long-term peace of mind. Our family lawyers aim to reach a fair resolution without unnecessary litigation, but we are ready to represent you in court if required.
Child Support and Child Custody
Our family lawyers assist with child custody arrangements and calculating child support to ensure your child’s needs are met in a way that respects their welfare. We focus on creating parenting plans that suit both parties while prioritising the child’s best interests. Whether through negotiation or court orders, we ensure child support is calculated fairly and custody arrangements allow for healthy co-parenting relationships, protecting your child in the long run.
Spouse Maintenance
Our Sydney family law firm can help assess spousal maintenance claims based on financial capacity and need, ensuring fairness for both parties post-separation. This family matter includes temporary maintenance during proceedings and ongoing support if necessary. We evaluate each party’s financial situation, contributions and future earning capacity to ensure appropriate support is provided. Our goal is to achieve a balanced solution for your case, whether by agreement or through court determination, that reflects the needs of both parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is the process of applying for a divorce in NSW?
The process involves filing an application for divorce, serving papers and attending a court hearing if needed. If children are involved, the court will ensure that proper arrangements are in place for child support and custody. The entire process may take several months, depending on the complexity of the case and the Federal and Family Court of Australia’s schedule.
-
What is the criteria for getting a divorce?
You must prove 12 months of separation and that your marriage has broken down. You will also need to have a valid marriage certificate. There must also be no reasonable likelihood of reconciliation. Both parties need to agree on issues like child support, custody and property division before the divorce is finalised.
-
Can I represent myself in divorce proceedings?
Yes, you may. Self-representation may seem cost-effective, but it often leads to overlooked legal rights or less favourable outcomes, especially in complex cases involving a child, domestic violence or substantial assets. Having a trusted and experienced lawyer on your side will help you better understand your rights and obligations with all aspects of the law considered.
-
Who looks after my child after we divorce?
The court determines child custody based on the child’s best interests unless a parenting plan is agreed upon separately. If the case goes to court, they will consider factors such as the child’s relationship with each parent, their needs and the ability of each parent to provide care. Parenting plans or consent orders outline living arrangements and parental responsibilities. Our family lawyers can advise you on all child-related matters in the event of a divorce or separation.
-
How do we divide our property in the divorce?
Property division is part of the family law process and is based on both parties’ contributions and future needs. The court considers financial and non-financial contributions, such as homemaking or childcare, and assesses the future financial requirements of each party to reach an equitable division. If binding financial agreements were previously created, this would also be considered in property division. For a trusted an experienced lawyer in this area, contact Arcadian Legal.
-
How long does divorce take to be formalised?
Divorce is formalised one month and one day after the court issues a divorce order. This timeline applies only after the divorce hearing, and the length of the overall process can vary depending on the court’s workload and the complexity of the case. As family lawyers, we can advise you on all aspects of divorce and any other family law matter you need legal assistance with.
-
Can I get divorced if we’ve been living under the same roof?
Yes. You can be considered separated even if you continue to live in the same home. However, you’ll need to provide extra evidence to the court, often including a supporting affidavit. This is a sensitive family matter where legal advice from a lawyer can help you structure your application correctly and achieve the best outcome.
-
What if domestic violence is involved?
If DV is a factor, the legal process may need to be adjusted to include confidential filings, protection orders or secure mediation settings. For a lawyer who treats such matters with absolute sensitivity and urgency, contact Arcadian Legal.