Our Services
Dimocks family law experts will help you resolve the often complicated legal matters that can arise in family relationships.
Whether you are in a marriage, de facto or same-sex relationship, with or without children, Dimocks can help you navigate and resolve your legal issues. In fact, we can advise on all areas of family law. See how we can assist with:
General
No two legal issues are exactly the same & they can cover a range of laws.
Probate
Helping Executors & Administrators with Grants of Probate.
Conveyancing
Thinking of buying or selling a personal / commercial property?
Same-Sex Marriage
Updates and legal requirements for Same-Sex relationships.
Separation
The bringing to an end of a marriage or de facto relationship.
Prenuptial Agreements
Contract or agreement prior to marriage or a civil union.
Binding Financial Agreements
BFA's outlining assets or instructions in a separation.
IVF, surrogacy and parentage
Legal Issues surrounding Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Property Settlements
Arrangements between parties to divide assets, liabilities & financial resources.
Same Sex Divorce
Help and advice for same-sex couples facing separation.
Divorce
Specialist lawyers assisting people through marriage breakdown and divorce.
Hague Convention
International parental child abduction & process for returning home.
Grandparent Rights
Grandparents usually have a vested interest in a child's well-being.
Wills & Estates
Laws relating wills and deceased estates can be complex.
Spousal Maintenance
Payments by one spouse to their former spouse, to help support themselves.
International Family Law
International & ex-pat clients needing assistance with Australian family law.
Powers of attorney
A legal document that gives another the power to deal with your assets and affairs
International Divorce
When you are dealing with divorce or separation across borders.
Blended Families
Known as step families when different parents and children live together under the same roof.
Sperm Donor Agreements
Specialist lawyers assisting people through marriage breakdown and divorce.
Adoption
For heterosexual and same sex couples, married or de facto.
Guardianship
Applications for adults who are incapable of making their own decisions.
There is usually much more to consider than you first expect in order to make sensible, informed decisions and to deal with the legal process.
When you come to us, we will help you understand your rights, entitlements and obligations and answer the important questions for you:- What options do you have?
- What are you entitled to?
- Will you need to go to court, and if so, which one?
- What are the alternatives to court?
- Should you seek to negotiate, and if so, how?
- How do you make an agreement legally binding and enforceable?
- Will you need to give full disclosure of your financial position?
- What happens if you go to court and things are still not resolved?