Chances are sooner or later in your lifetime you may question yourself do I really need to hire a family lawyer? The answer is yes you should. Every day across Australia, a range of legal issues arise concerning the areas of marriage, de facto relationships, children and property. Often is the case that many of these family law issues reach the court room and a party to the proceedings, you have every right to represent yourself, but you may not possess the legal knowledge and assurance to do so.
Here are four reasons why you need a highly skilled family lawyer from Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors to represent you in your next case:
1. Knowledge of the Law:
The most obvious benefit of hiring a family lawyer is most certainly, their understanding of the Family Law System and the various loopholes that can make a major difference to the outcome of your case. Without the legal advice of an experienced lawyer you may potentially misunderstand or misrepresent the facts of your case which can prove damaging to your case.
2. Knowledge of the Judicial System:
Various states and territories within Australia are governed by separate procedures and legislation; chances are you may be clueless about the laws that govern other areas. There are different procedures for each state and territory, which only a family lawyer would possess knowledge in regards to. A family lawyer will ensure that all your paperwork is presented accordingly and in line with the Court’s procedures, ensuring that your case isn’t immediately dismissed.
3. Alternative Dispute Resolution:
An experienced family lawyer will be aware that your family law matter may be best resolved through alternative dispute resolution process such as mediation or informal settlements, saving you time, money and emotional energy. Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors aim to resolve disputes as quickly and as economically as possible, and have achieved non-litigated settlements in the vast majority of their matters. They understand the clients’ economic difficulties during such disputes, and provide assistance to help maintain their cash flow in many circumstances without having to unnecessarily initiate court proceedings.
4. Emotional Support:
At Freedman and Gopalan, we understand that when it comes to cases such as divorce, child custody and property settlement, emotions tend to run high and you may find yourself overwhelmed with stress and the strain of a myriad of other issues. An experienced family lawyer can not only provide satisfactory legal advice, take on the load of proceeding in court but also provide the emotional and moral boost one requires during difficult times.
If you have any questions about a current family law matter, or wish to speak to someone from our office, give us a call on 02 8917 8700.