Disclaimer

General information only

Family law is fact-specific. Two separations with similar assets and similar children can properly produce very different outcomes. Nothing on this site predicts what would happen in your matter.

Reading this website does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and sending an enquiry does not create one either. A relationship begins only when we have confirmed in writing that we are engaged, and on the terms of that engagement.

The mediator is not your lawyer

A family dispute resolution practitioner is neutral. When Duarte Bazaliza acts as mediator in your matter he does not advise either party, does not act for either party, and cannot later act for either party in the same dispute.

Observations made in a pre-meeting about the likely range of a court outcome are for the purpose of informing the negotiation. They are not legal advice, and they are not a substitute for your own solicitor.

Statutory references

References on this site to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 and related instruments are to the law as we understand it at the date shown above. Family law in Australia has been substantially amended in recent years and continues to be.

Always check the current position. Legislation is available free at legislation.gov.au.

Fees

Fees published on this site are indicative and are reviewed periodically. The fee that applies to your matter is the one set out in the costs agreement we give you before any work begins.

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