Family Law

Skylar Legal assists individuals and families with selected family law matters, including divorce, separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, financial agreements, spousal maintenance matters and other separation-related legal advice.
Family law matters are often personal, emotional and time-sensitive. We aim to provide clear, practical and respectful advice to help clients understand their options, protect their interests and make informed decisions during important family transitions.

Divorce and Separation

We assist clients with divorce applications and legal issues arising from separation.

This may include advice on eligibility for divorce, the required separation period, supporting documents and practical issues that may need to be considered before or after a divorce application is filed.

Parenting and Children’s Matters

We assist with selected parenting matters, including parenting arrangements, decision-making between parents, time and communication with children, practical care arrangements and other issues affecting children after separation.

We aim to help clients approach parenting matters in a practical, child-focused way that is consistent with the best interests of the children.

Property Settlements

We assist clients with family law property settlements following separation or relationship breakdown.

This may include advice on identifying assets and liabilities, assessing financial and non-financial contributions, considering each party’s current and future circumstances, negotiating settlement terms and documenting property arrangements.

Financial Agreements

We assist with selected financial agreement matters, including agreements made before, during or after a marriage or de facto relationship.

Financial agreements can be used to clarify financial arrangements, protect property interests and document agreed outcomes between the parties. We provide advice on their legal effect, risks and practical considerations before documents are signed.

Practical Family Law Advice

Every family situation is different. We assist clients with practical advice on separation-related issues, property arrangements, communication with the other party and steps that may be required to resolve a matter.

Our focus is to provide clear guidance, careful document review and practical support during what can be a difficult and sensitive time.