Parenting Disputes

A divorce or separation is already difficult to navigate.

A divorce or separation is already difficult to navigate, but when children are involved, it becomes even more complicated. Our expert Solicitors are here to help you with all aspects of parenting disputes, whether you are a parent or caregiver – including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other persons interested in the welfare of a child.

How we can assist:

  • Representing parents and caregivers in Parenting Proceedings before a Court
  • Assisting parents and caregivers in negotiating Parenting Plans and Parenting Consent Orders
  • Representing parents and caregivers in mediation and Alternate Dispute Resolution services
  • Offering support, guidance, and advice in negotiating Child Support Agreements or in matters where there are Child Support Disputes
  • Offering advice and Court representation in Child Protection proceedings, where the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs are involved

Meet Our Team

We have a friendly, helpful, and highly experienced team of support staff and expert Family Lawyers and Mediators.

See Our Services

Our team of senior Family Lawyers, Mediators, Collaborative Lawyers, and Parenting Coordinators offer legal advice, legal representation, Mediation and Parenting Coordination services.​

Meet Sarah

Principal Solicitor, Sarah Cleeland, who has over 24 years’ experience as a Family Law Solicitor and Mediator.

Testimonials

What our clients say

Thank you so much for all your support! It was a challenging battle from the get go but I knew we could win!

Kirsty S

Thanks so much for everything. Everyone at SC family lawyers has been amazing and really happy with the end outcome. Will definitely come back if there’s any need in the future.

T Sullivan

A big thank you for your support and guidance. Plus a big thank you for putting up with me. It is such a hard journey and I would not have made it this far without you. I appreciate you both.

Jackie M

Once again, thank you very much for your time, attention and patience throughout this process. Your assistance, and that of everyone involved at your office, is greatly appreciated.

Glenn H

I would like to take this opportunity to again thank you for all of your advice, support, guidance & knowledge in gaining such a favourable outcome for my kiddies future. Your patience in dealing with multiple backflips & 720 degree turns along the way this past year has been truly amazing & I’m in awe!

Nicole H