For many people, the breakdown of a marriage is one of the most stressful situations they may encounter. Each person copes with it differently; however, everyone needs caring, compassionate legal assistance to help them get through this time.
Family & Defacto Lawyers in NSW
At Johnson Gold Lawyers, we understand how difficult the decision to determine a marriage is. As such, we will always take your best interests into account as you learn to navigate through this very tough time.
As experienced family law attorneys, we have the knowledge it takes to help you get through a marital separation or divorce. This includes dealing with any complex property settlement that might result from your divorce or separation.
We have more than 30 years of experience helping NSW residents like yourself copy with stressful situations such as divorce. With our legal team behind you, you’ll be better prepared to face the next stages of your life.
Some areas we deal with include:
- Child custody agreements, ensuring that the best interests of you and your offspring are protected. This involves giving advice on living arrangements, parenting plans, consent orders, and child support.
- Property settlements. We provide free seminars on property settlement that will provide you clear information as to what your rights are.
- Separation agreements-Early separation agreements can save money and heartache, and are often the first step before taking the matter to court.
- Divorce-We can assist you both in contested divorce cases as well as uncontested matters that may be settled online.
First Steps in Marital Separation
It’s only natural to have questions about where to start with a marital separation. For example, you may be wondering how to get started or what to do with the children.
We understand that you have lots of questions as this is a stressful and somewhat frightening time. For those interested in a separation, we offer what is known as our First Step Package or FSP. A FSP is provided at a fixed rate, and involves an initial two-hour appointment that also includes written advice as well as everything else you need in order to get started.
Online Separation with no Obligation Required
You can get started for free right now with no obligation required. Using our online tools, you can prepare for your meeting with us so that we can spend our time together more wisely. Click here to begin using our online resources.
Allow our family attorneys to assist you with advice on how to negotiate a settlement and provide tips to help you cope with your separation. If needed, we can even represent you in court.
Experienced, Reputable Family Lawyers
When faced with a separation, it’s important to have reliable family lawyers on your side. The attorneys at Johnson Gold are always available via in person meetings as well as remote video conferences to better assist you. Our flexible meeting options are designed to be as discreet and convenient as possible. Schedule an appointment today so that we can assist you through the legal separation process.
ONLINE FAMILY LAW HELP
Through our online family law tool, you can better understand where your case stands and be more prepared for whatever happens next. There’s no cost or obligation required for you to get started.
Our easy, online family law tool asks you a serious of straightforward questions, followed by a personal introduction to family law. It is designed to help you gather information concerning your relationship and the circumstances surrounding your separation or divorce. Next, it will provide an introduction to some of the issues we will discuss with you during a one-on-one meeting in our office.
Family law issues are often very stressful. After using this tool, many of our clients claim they have less anxiety and are also better prepared to speak with us.
Get started with our free online tool by clicking here. When you do, you will receive a personalised action plan to follow in only a few minutes.
WILLS AND ESTATES LAW
You may not think about it, but wills and estates are one area of the law that will eventually affect everyone-even if we cannot predict when.
NSW Wills & Estates Lawyers
The Wills and Estates Team at Johnson Gold have the knowledge and expertise needed to manage a variety of legal issues surrounding wills and estates.
If you need assistance with preparing a will, testamentary trust, enduring guardianship, or power of attorney, our team is there to help. Likewise, if you need a grant of probate or have questions related to elder law, we can handle that for you as well.
Each lawyer on our Wills and Estates Team have handled hundreds of cases where an individual has passed unexpectedly or become incapacitated without having the appropriate legal documents in place. We’ve seen firsthand the financial and emotional toll this can have on the family members who are forced to make decisions they are not prepared to handle.
We want you to avoid this type of situation, which is why we advise you to contact us before something happens. That way, we can ensure that you have the proper legal documentation to cover yourself and your business while you are still able to make your own decisions.
Should it ever become necessary to use your legal documents, we’ll assist your family members in executing them. We are also able to advise people on their obligations concerning a second spouse and any children that arose from a first marriage.
Some areas we are proficient in include:
- Disability Trusts
- Discretionary Testamentary Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Elder Law
- Enduring Guardianship
- Enduring Power of Attorney
- Guardianship Board Applications
- Probate and Estate Administration