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Helping You Navigate Family Transitions with Compassion and Clarity
At EdenYork, our Family Law Division is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments with compassion, expertise, and discretion. We understand that family law matters are deeply personal, and we provide tailored legal solutions that balance legal strategy with empathy and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Our commitment extends to supporting clients with sensitivity and respect, ensuring that their needs are met with clear communication and practical advice every step of the way. Whether you are seeking guidance on a complex financial matter or need support during a challenging family transition, EdenYork’s Family Law Division is here to stand by your side.
How We Support You
Binding Child Support Agreements
Creating enforceable, tailored child support arrangements that reflect your family’s unique needs.
Binding Financial Agreements
Safeguarding wealth and financial expectations through pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and relationship agreements
Divorce & Separation
Providing compassionate, step-by-step legal guidance through the end of a marriage or de facto relationship.
Domestic Violence and AVOs
Delivering swift, strategic legal responses to protect clients and children from family violence or harm.
Family Dispute Resolution
Facilitating respectful, outcome-focused negotiations to resolve parenting and property matters out of court.
FCFCOA Parenting & Property Applications
Managing formal court proceedings for parenting arrangements and financial disputes when agreement isn't possible.
Injunctions and Interlocutory Relief Applications
Obtaining urgent interim court orders to preserve rights, protect assets, or ensure the safety of family members.
Parenting Orders and Parenting Plans
Developing child-focused parenting frameworks that promote clarity, stability, and shared responsibility.
Property Settlement
Achieving fair, future-ready agreements for the division of property, financial resources, and liabilities.
Recovery Applications
Acting swiftly to return children who have been wrongfully withheld, relocated, or removed without consent.
Spousal Maintenance
Helping clients seek or respond to claims for financial support after separation to ensure fairness and stability.
Binding Child Support Agreements
×Creating enforceable, tailored child support arrangements that reflect your family’s unique needs
We advise clients on the preparation, review, and implementation of Binding Child Support Agreements that supplement or replace administrative assessments.
Our work includes:
- Drafting and reviewing binding agreements
- Private support arrangements beyond standard formulas
- Enforcement and variation considerations
We support financial arrangements that provide clarity, certainty, and flexibility for families navigating change.
Binding Financial Agreements
×Safeguarding wealth and financial expectations through pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and relationship agreements
We assist clients in preparing, reviewing, and enforcing Binding Financial Agreements at all stages of a relationship – before, during, or after. These agreements provide clarity and protect financial interests in the event of a separation.
We regularly advise on:
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Financial agreements during or after a relationship
- Structuring agreements for blended families or complex asset pools
We help clients protect their financial future with certainty and legal enforceability.
Divorce & Separation
×Providing compassionate, step-by-step legal guidance through the end of a marriage or de facto relationship.
We support clients through every step of separation and divorce, including filing for divorce, negotiating arrangements, and resolving post-separation disputes.
We regularly advise on:
- Divorce applications and service requirements
- Legal implications of separation timelines
- The transitioning from joint to individual legal arrangements
We help individuals move forward with dignity, clarity, and confidence.
Domestic Violence and AVOs
×Delivering swift, strategic legal responses to protect clients and children from family violence or harm.
We act swiftly in urgent situations involving abuse, coercion, or safety concerns, including applying for or responding to Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs).
Our work includes:
- Urgent court applications
- Family law proceedings involving allegations of violence
- Coordination with police and support services
We prioritize safety, privacy, and decisive legal action when it matters most.
Family Dispute Resolution
×Facilitating respectful, outcome-focused negotiations to resolve parenting and property matters out of court.
We promote non-adversarial methods such as mediation and negotiation to resolve family law issues without the cost and stress of litigation.
Our work includes:
- Mediation (with or without lawyers present)
- Facilitated negotiations around parenting and property
- Collaborative family law processes
We work to preserve relationships and achieve durable, respectful agreements.
FCFCOA Parenting & Property Applications
×Managing formal court proceedings for parenting arrangements and financial disputes when agreement isn’t possible.
We prepare and manage Federal Circuit and Family Court applications for both interim and final orders relating to parenting and property.
Our work includes:
- Drafting and filing court documents
- Representing clients at hearings and directions
- Consent orders and negotiated resolutions within the court process
We guide clients through the court system with strategy and clarity.
Injunctions and Interlocutory Relief Applications
×Obtaining urgent interim court orders to preserve rights, protect assets, or ensure the safety of family members.
We apply for court orders to restrain harmful actions, freeze assets, or protect children during ongoing proceedings.
Our work includes:
- Urgent applications for interim parenting or financial relief
- Asset protection (freezing or restraining orders)
- Preservation of legal positions pending final resolution
We act quickly to protect your interests in time-sensitive situations
Parenting Orders and Parenting Plans
×Developing child-focused parenting frameworks that promote clarity, stability, and shared responsibility.
We help parents document shared care, decision-making, and time arrangements through parenting plans or legally binding orders
Our work includes:
- Drafting parenting plans
- Applying for parenting orders (by consent or litigation)
- Addressing relocation, schooling, and travel disputes
We help families move forward with structure, stability, and child-focused solutions
Property Settlement
×Achieving fair, future-ready agreements for the division of property, financial resources, and liabilities.
We support clients through informal settlements, negotiated agreements, or court-ordered property divisions that take into account contributions and future needs.
Our work includes:
- dentifying and valuing property and debts
- Drafting consent orders or financial agreements
- Dealing with businesses, trusts, and joint assets
We work toward outcomes that are fair, future-proofed, and enforceable
Recovery Applications
×Acting swiftly to return children who have been wrongfully withheld, relocated, or removed without consent.
We assist in urgent applications for recovery orders when children have been wrongfully retained, relocated, or hidden by the other parent.
Our work includes:
- Drafting and filing recovery applications
- Working with police and court officers
- Navigating interstate and airport watchlist issues
We respond swiftly to secure children’s safe and lawful return
Spousal Maintenance
×Helping clients seek or respond to claims for financial support after separation to ensure fairness and stability.
We advise on eligibility, capacity to pay, and appropriate terms for spousal maintenance-whether interim or ongoing.
Our work includes:
- Applications for periodic or lump sum support
- Dispute resolution and negotiation
- Variation, enforcement, or cessation advice
We ensure clients are treated fairly and supported as they transition financially
Standing beside you through every family transition
At EdenYork, we understand that family transitions are rarely simple. They involve emotional strain, financial decisions, and legal complexities that can affect every aspect of your life. That’s why we work closely with individuals and families – with empathy, precision, and discretion – to resolve issues fairly and move forward with confidence.
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