The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship is a challenging time, especially when children are. Charmain Stothard is the principal of CCS Lawyers. She is a Juris Doctor (University of Melbourne) and holds a Masters in Applied Law (Family Law). She also holds a Bachelor of Business Degree.
Charmain is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Charmain has been providing personalised and individualised legal services to Bayside residents for over 10 years. Her continuing and growing successful law practice is testimony of the quality of legal services provided by CCS Lawyers.
Charmain is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Charmain has been providing personalised and individualised legal services to Bayside residents for over 10 years. Her continuing and growing successful law practice is testimony of the quality of legal services provided by CCS Lawyers.
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The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship is a challenging time, especially when children are involved. Navigating separation and divorce can be stressful and complex. CCS Family Lawyers can provide legal advice and legal representation to ensure you get the best possible outcome. We are skilled in settling disputes outside of court wherever possible, saving you time, money and stress.
To apply for divorce in Australia, you need to have been separated for at least one year. However, you do not need to provide a reason for getting divorced other than that your marriage has broken down irretrievably. If you and your partner have not been living separate and apart for a continuous period of 12 months, you will be required to file additional documents in court to provide evidence that you are separated.
You do not have to be divorced to split property between you. Divorce is a completely separate process to the finalisation of property and finances between parties. It is important to obtain legal advice of your rights and obligations as soon as you separate or if you are considering separation. And it is advisable to begin negotiating the details of how your assets will be divided as soon as possible after separation.
Agreeing about the care of children after separation is usually the best outcome for both you and the children. Children can react differently to separation depending on their age and their individual temperament. Conflict between parents can increase the stress for children and it is important that they are supported and encouraged to have a meaningful relationship with the other parent, provided it is safe to do.
Cost appraisal including stamp duty, and disbursements such as search and registration fees. Tax considerations and asset protection including capital gains tax, and sales or purchases by companies, self managed superannuation funds, family and discretionary trusts and deceased estates. Liaison with financial institutions in regard to deposit bonds, loans, mortgages and discharges of mortgages.
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C. M.
Jan 03, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Charmain went above and beyond to understand & deliver on what was a relatively more complex set of circumstances. Her combination of personal touch along with comprehensive & professional advice was particularly appreciated during what is inevitably a stressful process. I could not rate her highly enough.
Charmain went above and beyond to understand & deliver on what was a relatively more complex set of circumstances. Her combination of personal touch along with comprehensive & professional advice was particularly appreciated during what is inevitably a stressful process. I could not rate her highly enough.
Rebecca Fulford
Dec 28, 2020
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Robert Needham
Jun 08, 2018
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