Extensive Experience
Kells’ family lawyers in Sydney specialise in divorce, separation, child custody, child support, property settlements, and financial agreements.
Dedicated Team
Our Sydney family law team is committed to providing exceptional service. We aim to make the legal process approachable and affordable so you feel supported throughout.
Trusted Family Lawyers
Protecting your rights and best interests is our top priority. We understand the emotional and financial strain of family law matters and offer compassionate guidance at every stage.
Here to Help
Are you looking to resolve a financial or parenting dispute with your partner without resorting to court? At Kells, our collaborative law solicitors in Sydney are dedicated to helping you reach outcomes that are respectful, amicable, and beneficial for both parties. We focus on keeping our services affordable and maintaining an approachable, open line of communication.
How Can Our Collaborative Lawyers in Sydney Help?
If you want to resolve your family law matters in a respectful and dignified manner, where you retain control over the decisions that affect your future, collaborative law may be the right choice for you. Our experienced team will assess whether this approach is suitable for your situation and guide you through every step of the process.
With years of experience handling a wide range of family law issues, the collaborative lawyers at Kells are specially trained to facilitate the collaborative law process. We’ll support you through initial discussions, help with negotiations, and ensure the entire process takes place in a safe, constructive environment that encourages honest communication, creative problem-solving, and mutually beneficial agreements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Collaborative law is a process where clients and their lawyers work together to resolve financial or parenting disputes without going to court. This approach is only suitable if the case has not yet entered the court system. At Kells, our experienced family lawyers specialise in collaborative law matters.
Clients can choose to involve other professionals, such as child psychologists, counsellors, accountants, or financial planners, depending on the nature of the dispute. These experts provide valuable guidance, while the lawyers focus on helping clients negotiate and reach a fair settlement that meets their needs.
Collaborative law allows clients to maintain control over their decisions after separation, without a judge’s involvement. The process focuses on what is important to the clients and their family, providing more personalised outcomes and reducing conflict.
If the parties are unable to reach an agreement and court proceedings are necessary, both clients will need to engage new lawyers, as collaborative lawyers cannot continue to represent them in litigation.
Collaborative law aims to reduce conflict by encouraging cooperation and focusing on finding a solution that works for both parties. This approach is particularly useful for couples with children, as it fosters a more positive relationship and improves communication moving forward.
Collaborative law offers a more tailored approach to resolving separation issues. It allows clients to work through their concerns without the stress and costs of court, making it ideal for those who want an amicable resolution while preserving family relationships.
Both parties must retain a lawyer trained in collaborative law. The clients and their lawyers sign a participation agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions for the process. The goal is to resolve matters without court intervention, using face-to-face meetings to negotiate.
Collaborative law meetings take place outside of court, at a location chosen by the clients. Clients actively participate in the discussions, keeping control of the negotiations. Once an agreement is reached, the lawyers document the settlement, which can then be filed with the court for approval, making it legally binding.
Area of Expertise
Child Custody and Parenting Agreements
Collaborative Law
Divorce
De Facto Relationship
Family Violence and AVOs
Property Settlements
Same Sex Relationship
Separation
Varying/Enforcing Final Orders
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Whether you’re navigating separation, parenting arrangements, or property division, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence and care.