Navigating Divorce in Victoria
At CCS Lawyers, I treat divorce as more than just a paperwork exercise—it is the strategic step toward your future. My approach is designed to provide high-level legal expertise with the empathy of someone who has navigated these courts personally.
The Essentials
The 12-Month Rule: You must be separated for at least one year before applying. If you’ve lived “separated under one roof,” I can help you prepare the necessary affidavits to satisfy the Court.
No Agreement Required: You don’t need your partner’s consent. Whether we file a Joint Application or a Sole Application, I handle the complexities of filing and service so you don’t have to.
Best Interests of Children: Formal parenting orders aren’t required to divorce, but the Court must be satisfied that the best interests of the children are met. I provide the pragmatic, real-world advice needed to meet this standard.
Strategy & Timing
Divorce is legally separate from property and financial settlements, but the two are inextricably linked by timing.
The 12-Month Clock: Once your divorce is granted, a one-year deadline begins for finalising litigation to settle financial matters.
Expert Oversight: Leveraging my Accounting background and Master of Applied Law, I ensure your divorce application is timed to protect your financial interests.
What to Expect
Timeline: Hearings are typically scheduled within 10 weeks of filing.
Finality: Your divorce order becomes final one month and one day after the hearing.
Your matter, handled exclusively by me.
Skip the “one-size-fits-all” advice and the junior lawyer overhead. Contact me to discuss a bespoke strategy for your divorce and property settlement.
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