Denise King is providing a service in Family and De Facto Law within the jurisdiction of the Family and Federal Magistrates Courts in Australia.
She is able to advise and represent clients locally on the Central Coast of New South Wales and the Newcastle-Hunter Region and Australians who live or are travelling or working overseas.
With qualifications in psychology, education, mediation and law, and many years experience in counselling, mediation and family and de facto law, she has also completed research for a Master of Laws degree on high conflict children's cases, particularly 'Parental Alienation' with a cross discipline approach (Law and Psychology) in the Family Courts in Australia and internationally.
She is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Family Law Council of Australia and has articles published on 'Specialists in Family Law' (1999) and 'Internet Mediation' (2000).
She represents clients in the Family and Federal Magistrates Courts in Newcastle and also in Sydney. She can communicate with clients by office consultation, phone calls letters, faxes, emails and Skype.
Enquiries by email are welcome at info@erinalegal.com.au. Office consultations are by appointment either by email or telephone on 61 2 4365 6556. An information form is attached to this website for potential clients to send their information before, during or after a consultation. The fee for an initial consultation is $300 plus GST to be transferred to the business account by internet or phone credit cards details. After the initial consultation fees are based on $400 plus GST per hour. Estimates of fees are found on the link called FEES.
It is not always possible to take phone calls immediately in which case a message should be left if there is noone attending the phone when the call is made, or send an email. A response will be made as soon as possible.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
FAMILY AND DE FACTO LAW CLIENT SATISFACTION
FAMILY AND DE FACTO LAW can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. While circumstances may place people in a situation where they need to resolve all the issues of property and children when they separate, they need to know that their lawyer is competent and up to date with family and de facto law, and can guide them through the complex maze of family law proceedings.
Customer satisfaction is one of the core values of Denise King. She knows she is here to assist her clients to achieve the best results possible in the circumstances. As a result of this, she works hard to understand client needs and to listen to them.
Denise King is highly competent in her field, having been a family counsellor, mediator and family lawyer for many years. She has also completed post graduate research in a Master of Laws on what is happening in Australian and overseas family courts with regard to family and de facto law children's issues from a cross-discipline approach (law and psychology). She recognises that is not enough. Clients want someone who understands them and who cares about them and their legal matter.
Clients also want someone who clearly communicates what is going on, what the next steps in the legal matter are and what to do about them. The legal costs are discussed with clients at various stages, and when clients want to discuss the costs. Making the best effort possible to advice and represent clients appropriately does take time and therefore costs can escalate when there is a need for detailed analysis and recommendations to clients and at Court.
Problems are often based on unfounded misunderstandings or assumptions. Usually the best results are achieved from a discussion about the issue. If clients have any problems with the service provided Denise King wants to know about them so that she can address them. Any problems clients may have can be discussed with her.
Denise King always does her best to address client's issues to ensure that she can continue to work together with clients. She addresses any unrealistic expectations clients may have and does not recommend pursuing goals that her experience has been are unachievable. She has a good track record with her clients and she welcomes new clients to become part of that success.
Customer satisfaction is one of the core values of Denise King. She knows she is here to assist her clients to achieve the best results possible in the circumstances. As a result of this, she works hard to understand client needs and to listen to them.
Denise King is highly competent in her field, having been a family counsellor, mediator and family lawyer for many years. She has also completed post graduate research in a Master of Laws on what is happening in Australian and overseas family courts with regard to family and de facto law children's issues from a cross-discipline approach (law and psychology). She recognises that is not enough. Clients want someone who understands them and who cares about them and their legal matter.
Clients also want someone who clearly communicates what is going on, what the next steps in the legal matter are and what to do about them. The legal costs are discussed with clients at various stages, and when clients want to discuss the costs. Making the best effort possible to advice and represent clients appropriately does take time and therefore costs can escalate when there is a need for detailed analysis and recommendations to clients and at Court.
Problems are often based on unfounded misunderstandings or assumptions. Usually the best results are achieved from a discussion about the issue. If clients have any problems with the service provided Denise King wants to know about them so that she can address them. Any problems clients may have can be discussed with her.
Denise King always does her best to address client's issues to ensure that she can continue to work together with clients. She addresses any unrealistic expectations clients may have and does not recommend pursuing goals that her experience has been are unachievable. She has a good track record with her clients and she welcomes new clients to become part of that success.
DENISE KING - FAMILY LAW
Denise King specialises in Family and De Facto Law in the Australian jurisdiction. She mainly acts in the Family Courts of Australia at Newcastle, although sometimes also in Sydney and has offices at Erina on the Central Coast and Newcastle New South Wales. She also represents Australians domiciled/travelling and/or working overseas.
With studies and research in psychology, education, mediation and law, and many years experience in counselling, mediation and family and de facto law, she has also recently completed research for a Master of Laws degree on high conflict children's cases, particularly 'Parental Alienation' with a cross discipline approach (Law and Psychology) in the Family Courts in Australia and internationally.
She is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Family Law Council of Australia and has articles published on 'Specialists in Family Law' (1999) and 'Internet Mediation' (2000). Publications on Parental and Child Alienation - a Cross Discipline Approach will be availabe on this site in the near future.
Communications with clients is by office consultation, telephone, letters, faxes, emails and Skype.
Enquiries by email are welcome at info@erinalegal.com.au. Office consultations are by appointment either by email or telephone on 61 2 4365 6556. An information form is attached to this website for potential clients to send their information before, during or after a consultation. The fee for an initial consultation is $300 plus GST to be transferred to the business account by internet or phone credit cards details. After the initial consultation fees are based on $400 per hour plus GST. Estimates of fees are found on the link called FEES.
It is not possible to take phone calls immediately in which case a message should be left if there is noone attending the phone when the call is made, or send an email. A response will be made as soon as possible.
With studies and research in psychology, education, mediation and law, and many years experience in counselling, mediation and family and de facto law, she has also recently completed research for a Master of Laws degree on high conflict children's cases, particularly 'Parental Alienation' with a cross discipline approach (Law and Psychology) in the Family Courts in Australia and internationally.
She is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Family Law Council of Australia and has articles published on 'Specialists in Family Law' (1999) and 'Internet Mediation' (2000). Publications on Parental and Child Alienation - a Cross Discipline Approach will be availabe on this site in the near future.
Communications with clients is by office consultation, telephone, letters, faxes, emails and Skype.
Enquiries by email are welcome at info@erinalegal.com.au. Office consultations are by appointment either by email or telephone on 61 2 4365 6556. An information form is attached to this website for potential clients to send their information before, during or after a consultation. The fee for an initial consultation is $300 plus GST to be transferred to the business account by internet or phone credit cards details. After the initial consultation fees are based on $400 per hour plus GST. Estimates of fees are found on the link called FEES.
It is not possible to take phone calls immediately in which case a message should be left if there is noone attending the phone when the call is made, or send an email. A response will be made as soon as possible.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
FAMILY AND DE FACTO LAW CHILDREN'S ISSUES
Family and De Facto Law Children's Issues can be highly stressful because parents who are no longer able to live with each other still love and care for their children and want to be an important part of their children's lives. Denise King has studied the various aspects of child development and the emotional impact on children when their parents separate. She is able to counsel parents about the psychological impact on their children as well as advise them about the legal aspects relating to the children.
Family and De Facto Law children's issues can often be settled by mediation. Before making an application to the Courts, it is mandatory for parents to first have mediation for at least three hours. This is funded by the Australian Government. If the mediation is unsuccessful, a mediator's certificate stating that mediation has been attempted is attached to an application to the Family Courts.
If an agreement is reached at mediation the parents should then ask a solicitor to write the agreement in legally acceptable terms and include the agreement in an Application for Consent Orders made to the Family Courts. There is no need to attend Court as the orders are made in chambers. Once the orders are made, they can be enforced by the Family Courts if either party does not do what has been agreed and ordered.
If there are changes that make the orders no longer practical, a new application can be made following the same process, and the existing orders will be dismissed. It is wise to have new orders made if there are changes in circumstances, because if the parents change the agreed arrangements themselves, the orders will no longer be able to be enforced by the Court, except possibly in circumstances that the Court finds fair and reasonable. In some cases, such as where there has been abuse, language difficulties or other issues that make mediation difficult or impossible the mediator may provide a certificate stating this..
If no agreement can be reached and if there is a high level of conflict between the parents, an application should be made to the Family or Federal Magistrates Court to adjudicate the issues once mediation has been attempted.
Court procedures will often involve a report being made by a Family Consultant at the Court or by an expert Psychiatrist or Psychologist who will do a report based on interviews of both parents and significant other adults.. The children will also be observed with the respective adults and other significant people separately, then a report will be provided to the Court to assist the Magistrate or Judge to assess, together with other relevant information provided by the lawyers, including affidavit and subpoenaed evidence. In some cases an Independent Children's Representative may be appointed by the Court to act for the children.
This process is quite lengthy before there is a final hearing and can become very expensive. If parents do not try to cooperate as much as possible with each other the costs can become unmanageable for both. However, there are some cases where this may not be possible and it is the Court's role to make a decision that will be in the best interests of the child/ren.
There is often a short interim hearing taking about two hours made as soon as possible after an application is made (this will depend on the urgency and other cases that require urgent attention). At the interim hearing the solicitors for the parents inform the Magistrate or Judge what the situation is and what the issues are. The parents will have filed affidavits giving evidence about the issues that are in conflict. These will be read by the Magistrate or Judge at the interim hearing. If there is still no agreement, an interim order will be made until further orders. There is always the possibility of negotiating an agreement while at the Court and between Court attendances, and this is encouraged. The Court will then make the orders by consent.
Family and De Facto Law children's issues can often be settled by mediation. Before making an application to the Courts, it is mandatory for parents to first have mediation for at least three hours. This is funded by the Australian Government. If the mediation is unsuccessful, a mediator's certificate stating that mediation has been attempted is attached to an application to the Family Courts.
If an agreement is reached at mediation the parents should then ask a solicitor to write the agreement in legally acceptable terms and include the agreement in an Application for Consent Orders made to the Family Courts. There is no need to attend Court as the orders are made in chambers. Once the orders are made, they can be enforced by the Family Courts if either party does not do what has been agreed and ordered.
If there are changes that make the orders no longer practical, a new application can be made following the same process, and the existing orders will be dismissed. It is wise to have new orders made if there are changes in circumstances, because if the parents change the agreed arrangements themselves, the orders will no longer be able to be enforced by the Court, except possibly in circumstances that the Court finds fair and reasonable. In some cases, such as where there has been abuse, language difficulties or other issues that make mediation difficult or impossible the mediator may provide a certificate stating this..
If no agreement can be reached and if there is a high level of conflict between the parents, an application should be made to the Family or Federal Magistrates Court to adjudicate the issues once mediation has been attempted.
Court procedures will often involve a report being made by a Family Consultant at the Court or by an expert Psychiatrist or Psychologist who will do a report based on interviews of both parents and significant other adults.. The children will also be observed with the respective adults and other significant people separately, then a report will be provided to the Court to assist the Magistrate or Judge to assess, together with other relevant information provided by the lawyers, including affidavit and subpoenaed evidence. In some cases an Independent Children's Representative may be appointed by the Court to act for the children.
This process is quite lengthy before there is a final hearing and can become very expensive. If parents do not try to cooperate as much as possible with each other the costs can become unmanageable for both. However, there are some cases where this may not be possible and it is the Court's role to make a decision that will be in the best interests of the child/ren.
There is often a short interim hearing taking about two hours made as soon as possible after an application is made (this will depend on the urgency and other cases that require urgent attention). At the interim hearing the solicitors for the parents inform the Magistrate or Judge what the situation is and what the issues are. The parents will have filed affidavits giving evidence about the issues that are in conflict. These will be read by the Magistrate or Judge at the interim hearing. If there is still no agreement, an interim order will be made until further orders. There is always the possibility of negotiating an agreement while at the Court and between Court attendances, and this is encouraged. The Court will then make the orders by consent.
FAMILY AND DE FACTO LAW PROPERTY ISSUES
Family and De Facto relationships now come under the Family Law Act and are in the jurisdiction of the Family and Federal Magistrates Courts.
For property settlements, it is possible to negotiate an agreement either directly with each other, with the assistance of lawyers, by mediation (not funded) or by making an application to the Family or Federal Magistrates' Courts.
For any agreement to become legally binding it must be made with full disclosure of all assets and liabilities; must be entered into freely by both parties without coercian, and must have certificates provided by two independant solicitors stating that each solicitor has given advice to one of the parties independant of the other. Once an agreement is finalised it then becomes legally binding and the parties do not have to attend Court, nor does the agreement have to be filed at court unless the parties want this, in which case an application for consent orders is made with the agreed orders attached.
DENISE KING IS A MEDIATOR AND CAN MEDIATE BETWEEN PARTIES FOR PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS. She cannot represent one of the parties if she mediates for them. The mediator must be unbiased and neutral during mediations. She can however, write any agreement that is reached. The parties should then take the agreement to their own independent solicitor for a solicitor's certificate of independant advice to be attached to the agreement. Without this the agreement is not legally binding. A description of what happens in mediation is included on this website on another page.
If no agreement is reached, an application to the Court to decide what is fair and just must be made. The first step after filing an application and the other party responding to this, is attendance at Court when the Magistrate or Judge will be informed of what the issues are by each solicitor. It is normal for a date to be made for a conciliation conference with a Registrar of the Court and the respective lawyers. Unless a party is self represented, both parties and their solicitors attend the conciliation during which the Registrar will endeavour to assist the parties to reach an agreement by talking to both the parties and their solicitors together and the parties and solicitors independantly. If an agreement is reached the Registrar will make the orders by consent.
If no agreement is reached during the conciliation conference, it is also always possible for agreements to be reached by negotiations through the solicitors both before and during the court procedures.
Family Law can be stressful and complex and also expensive. It can also be quite complex if there are multiple issues and high levels of conflict, which cannot be resolved quicly or easily. Denise King has the qualification and experience to guide and represent clients through all stages of the family law procedures.
For property settlements, it is possible to negotiate an agreement either directly with each other, with the assistance of lawyers, by mediation (not funded) or by making an application to the Family or Federal Magistrates' Courts.
For any agreement to become legally binding it must be made with full disclosure of all assets and liabilities; must be entered into freely by both parties without coercian, and must have certificates provided by two independant solicitors stating that each solicitor has given advice to one of the parties independant of the other. Once an agreement is finalised it then becomes legally binding and the parties do not have to attend Court, nor does the agreement have to be filed at court unless the parties want this, in which case an application for consent orders is made with the agreed orders attached.
DENISE KING IS A MEDIATOR AND CAN MEDIATE BETWEEN PARTIES FOR PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS. She cannot represent one of the parties if she mediates for them. The mediator must be unbiased and neutral during mediations. She can however, write any agreement that is reached. The parties should then take the agreement to their own independent solicitor for a solicitor's certificate of independant advice to be attached to the agreement. Without this the agreement is not legally binding. A description of what happens in mediation is included on this website on another page.
If no agreement is reached, an application to the Court to decide what is fair and just must be made. The first step after filing an application and the other party responding to this, is attendance at Court when the Magistrate or Judge will be informed of what the issues are by each solicitor. It is normal for a date to be made for a conciliation conference with a Registrar of the Court and the respective lawyers. Unless a party is self represented, both parties and their solicitors attend the conciliation during which the Registrar will endeavour to assist the parties to reach an agreement by talking to both the parties and their solicitors together and the parties and solicitors independantly. If an agreement is reached the Registrar will make the orders by consent.
If no agreement is reached during the conciliation conference, it is also always possible for agreements to be reached by negotiations through the solicitors both before and during the court procedures.
Family Law can be stressful and complex and also expensive. It can also be quite complex if there are multiple issues and high levels of conflict, which cannot be resolved quicly or easily. Denise King has the qualification and experience to guide and represent clients through all stages of the family law procedures.
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