Extensive Experience
Kells specialises in all areas of family law including same-sex relationships, divorce, separation, child custody, child support, and property settlements, among others.
Dedicated Team
Conveniently located in Wollongong and across the Illawarra, our knowledgeable family lawyers offers the highest level of service, whilst remaining affordable and easy to talk to.
Trusted Family Lawyers
Nothing is more important to our team than upholding your rights and best interests throughout your legal process.
Here to Help
If you are a same-sex couple and require legal advice regarding a family law issue, the team at Kells can help. Whether during your relationship or after separation, our same-sex family lawyers in Wollongong can assist with matters such as property settlements, parenting arrangements and child support assessments.
How Can Our Same-Sex Family Lawyers Help?
Same-sex couples in Australia can access the same entitlements and protections as opposite-sex de facto or married couples under the Family Law Act. The same-sex family lawyers at Kells have a wide breadth of experience in dealing with family law issues faced by couples, including those in same-sex relationships.
If you’re in a same-sex relationship and would like to discuss your rights and entitlements either during your relationship or post-separation, call Kells to make an appointment. We understand the family law issues for same-sex couples and aim to achieve a successful, fair outcome. With offices throughout New South Wales, we proudly serve same-sex couples in Wollongong and the Illawarra.
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Call our family lawyers today to discuss your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reforms introduced in Australia in March 2009 ensure that same-sex couples and their families are recognised as having the same entitlements and protections as opposite-sex de facto and married couples under the Family Law Act.
The current laws mean that same-sex couples who have separated are able to pursue an application for property settlement, make parenting arrangements and apply for child support assessments through the Child Support Agency.
The Court will consider the following factors when deciding whether a same-sex couple is deemed a de facto couple:
- The duration of the relationship
- The nature and extent of common residence of the parties
- Whether a sexual relationship exists
- The degree of financial dependency or interdependency and any arrangements for financial support
- Ownership used in acquisition of the property of the parties
- Whether there are any children to the relationship
- The reputation and public aspects of the parties relationship.
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
Dangers of Using ChatGPT in Family Law Matters
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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.