Separation is a time of emotional distress and confusion for your family, especially your children. The best way to agree on the time you spend with your children is through mediation. With the help of an expert mediator, you will openly discuss the best outcome for your children without confrontation and additional family turmoil. A Parenting Plan is an informal way to make an arrangement, but it is not binding. A more formal arrangement is to draft and file Consent Orders that the Family Court will then approve and must be followed.

Tyler, Sharpe & Associates can guide you through this difficult time and advise the best method to make sure your children continue to spend time with both parents where appropriate.

We can help you through mediation or any Orders that might be required.

Once divorced you only have 12 months to finalise your financial affairs, so it is sensible to make these arrangements as soon as possible. We recommend that you apply for Consent Orders in the Family Court to formalise your financial arrangement. Even if you and your ex agree on terms, they must still seek independent legal advice. 

Tyler, Sharpe & Associates can help you with all aspects in preparing and filing these Orders, and make sure that you are receiving a fair share of the marital property.

A Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to represent you in your financial affairs and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian appoints a person to care for your physical or mental needs if you become incapacitated in some way. An Advanced Care Directive gives your guardian detailed instructions about your healthcare wishes that you have discussed with your GP.

It’s important that a situation like this be treated with sensitivity and understanding. You do have entitlements that you are able to explore in the Will, but you must lodge your claim within 12 months in the Supreme Court. Mediation is mandated by the Court, and it is often a good way to resolve matters without resorting to a hearing and potentially damaging your family relationships. 

Tyler, Sharpe & Associates have extensive experience in these matters and can prepare and guide you through the mediation process, or if needed, can conduct a claim on your behalf in the Supreme Court.

Buying a home, particularly your first home, can be a daunting experience; trying to organise finance, finding a property and then trying to secure it without being liable for penalties if things don’t work out. It seems like everyone is in your ear at once! The main thing is – don’t rush and get advice. 

Tyler, Sharpe & Associates are experienced property conveyancers and will make sure that there are no hidden surprises waiting for you in your contract. We keep you up-to-date and informed throughout the whole process.

And if you want to sell your house, Tyler, Sharpe & Associates provide you with the same personalised service, keeping you informed during every step of conveyancing.