Parenting Matters

Throughout every step of a parenting matter, NLS Law combines legal expertise with genuine care. We know how emotional and stressful disputes over children can be, and we aim to ease that strain with patient, personalised guidance. You will receive practical advice tailored to your family’s unique circumstances, while we handle the procedural requirements on your behalf – from filing paperwork to communicating with the other party – so you don’t have to manage it alone. Our experienced family lawyers at NLS Law are able to provide assistance, guidance and advice for your parenting matters, such as:

Crafting Parenting Plans & Consent Orders
We help develop comprehensive Parenting Plans or draft Consent Orders that clearly set out the agreed arrangements for your children. This covers practical details like where the children will live, how they will spend time between parents (weekends, school holidays, special occasions), and how day-to-day and major long-term decisions will be made (education, health care, etc.). By documenting these agreements formally, we help provide stability and reduce the likelihood of future misunderstandings. If you and the other parent have already reached an agreement, we can help provide advice and formalise it by a parenting plan or applying for Consent Orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).

Mediation & Family Dispute Resolution
Our experienced family lawyers guide and support you through the mediation process, where appropriate, to try to reach an out-of-court agreement. Our team will help you prepare for Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) mediation session by clarifying your goals and gathering necessary information about the children’s needs and schedules. During mediation, we advise you on negotiation strategies, family law, and child-focused solutions. Our goal is to help you achieve a workable, amicable agreement that meets your children’s needs and spares everyone the time, expense, and stress of Court if possible. If you do reach an agreement, our family lawyers then help turn it into a formal Parenting Plan or Consent Orders for added certainty.

Handling Complex or Sensitive Cases
Some parenting situations involve extra challenges, and we have experience with all of them. Whether your case includes allegations of family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health issues, or other safety concerns, we provide knowledgeable and compassionate advice. We also handle relocation disputes (when one parent wishes to move with the children) and international parenting issues (such as travel or international child abduction concerns). In urgent scenarios our family lawyers can act swiftly to obtain necessary Parenting Court Orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Whatever the situation, our lawyers will walk you through your options and advocate firmly for solutions that protect your children.

Court Representation for Parenting Orders
If no agreement can be reached through negotiation or mediation, or if a matter is urgent or not suitable for mediation, going to court may be necessary. In such cases, NLS Law can represent you throughout the court proceedings for parenting orders. We prepare your case carefully and present it persuasively, drawing on our experience in the family court system. Our team stands by you at every hearing and step along the way, making sure you know what to expect. We strive to make the Family Law court process as straightforward as possible and push for outcomes that promote your children’s wellbeing.