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Providing Families with peace of mind for over 30 years

Children & Parenting

Our lawyers are here to help you legally with Child Maintenance Orders & Parenting Orders

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John R Quinn & co. Established in 1986

Child Maintenance Orders & Parenting Orders 

Child maintenance orders have remained a separate category of parenting order. In making a parenting order, the court will always consider the best interests of the child, considering a number of factors set out in the legislation. These factors include, the benefit to the child of having a meaningful relationship with both parents, and the need to protect a child from physical or psychological harm.

The terms, “child custody” and “contact” have been replaced in the family law legislation by the terms, “resident parent” and “time spent with”.  The intention of the legislative changes is to emphasise that no parent owns a child.

Both parents, whether married or not, have full responsibility for their children until they turn eighteen years old. The family law system strongly encourages parents to reach an agreement regarding the care of their children as the children are directly affected by separation and divorce. These effects may include a change of residence for the children, loss of the family home and familiar surroundings, and potential changes to the amount of time the children spend with each parent.  The court can formalise agreements between parents in relation to the children by making consent orders.

Family dispute resolution

Recent Legislative Changes

Recent legislative changes also require parents to attend family dispute resolution to resolve disputes about children prior to lodging an application with the court. These changes are intended to promote the sharing of parental responsibility in the event of family breakdown.

what we offer

John R Quinn and Co will expertly and compassionately assist you

We help you to legally ensure the safety and well-being of any dependent children, under the age of 18, who may be involved in your marital breakdown situation.

This may involve issues of child support and spousal maintenance.

In addition to these services, we can also arrange DNA testing if you are unsure whether you are the paternal father of a child. The accuracy of this testing is considered to be extremely high. If the mother does not agree to such testing, we can help you obtain a participation order from the Family Court of Australia.

Child Support & Spousal Maintenance

Our family specialists will assist you in any child support or spousal maintenance legal issues.

Arrangement of DNA Testing

If you are unsure whether you're the biological father of a child, we can arrange DNA testing.​

Family Dispute Resolution

We can assist parents when attending family dispute resolution.

Child Maintenance Orders & Parenting Orders

We help you to legally ensure the safety and well-being of any dependent child who is under the age of 18.

Call Now (+61 2) 9283 3344

Testimonial

What Our Clients Say

"The lawyers here are great. They are very professional and handled everything from start to finish, making the process very easy. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a family lawyer."
Daniel Malik
via Google Reviews

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The closest train stations are Town Hall, taking the Park Street exit, or St James Station, taking the Elizabeth Street exit. John R Quinn & Co. is on the corner of Park and Elizabeth.

Best parking is in the Domain parking station. Take the moving footway and cross Hyde Park to reach our offices.

John R Quinn & Co. Family Lawyers
Level 12, 60 Park Street
Sydney NSW 2000

mail@quinnlawyers.com.au

Call Now (+61 2) 9283 3344

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Services We Offer

John R Quinn & Co. is located in the CBD of Sydney and provides a range of legal services for both local, national & international clients. We are experienced family lawyers with over 30 years of experience. 

Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements

Divorce & Separation Services

Property Settlements & Financial Arrangements

Wills & Succession Act

Overseas & Expatriates

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