We regularly advise grandparents and other carers who seek a relationship with the children in their lives or to assume the care of a child on an interim or more permanent basis.

We are experts in the area, we will listen and be with you every step of the way.

Grandparents

At Empower Family Law & Mediation we understand the importance of family ties.

We regularly advise grandparents and other carers who seek a relationship with the children in their lives or to assume the care of a child on an interim or more permanent basis. We are experts in the area, we will listen and be with you every step of the way.

The Family Law Act 1975 recognises a child’s right to a meaningful relationship with significant people in their life, including grandparents. A person who can demonstrate an interest in the ‘care, welfare and development’ of a child can make an application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for orders providing for the child to spend time in their care. The amount of time the child will be ordered to spend with the grandparent or carer depends on the circumstances and what is necessary to ensure the child’s best interests are met. In many cases it is possible to achieve a negotiated or mediated outcome, without the need to go to Court.

If you have found yourself locked out of the life of a child for whom you have previously cared, contact us for a free initial consultation.

From your very first conference with us you will know where you stand, what your options are and what to expect.

That is why your first 30-minute consultation with us is FREE.

Let us be your voice in troubled times.

Services

Binding Financial Agreements

Child Relocation

Child Support

De facto Relationships

Divorce

Family Violence

Grandparents

Intervention Orders

LGBTIQ+ Family Law

Mediation

Parenting

Parenting Co-ordination

Property Settlement

Separation

Spousal Maintenance

Superannuation

Your first consultation

At your first appointment we will listen to your instructions and provide our legal advice on your rights, entitlements and options for settlement.
You will leave your appointment with a thorough understanding of your options, your costs and what to expect from us.

From then on and throughout our work with you, we will communicate with you regularly.
We will address your questions and concerns promptly, with sound advice and understanding.
We’ll be your voice in troubled times.

If you have received a letter from another lawyer or been served Court documents, you should provide them to us in advance so we can prepare for our appointment with you.
If you are seeing us about property or financial matters, it helps to have a list of your assets, liabilities and superannuation.
If you are seeing us about parenting or grandparenting matters, it helps us to know the names and dates of birth of your children and what their current living arrangements are.
If there are urgent circumstances, for example you suspect your ex-partner will abscond with your children or is taking steps to sell or transfer assets, you should let us know so we can commence acting immediately.