Separation brings legal, financial, and emotional pressures. At Caldwell Martin Cox, our divorce lawyers in Camden work closely with individuals and families to take the pressure off and guide each step of the process. We provide practical advice that cuts through confusion, particularly around parenting, property division, and formal divorce filings under NSW law.
In NSW, divorce is a legal application through the Federal Circuit and Family Court. To apply, couples must be separated for at least 12 months. This applies even when living under one roof, though additional proof is needed in those cases.
If there are children involved, the court will not finalise a divorce until it’s satisfied that proper parenting arrangements are in place. We support our clients with both parenting and property matters before, during, and after the formal divorce process.
Our Camden office has helped hundreds of residents move forward with confidence, including urgent, high-conflict, or complex family situations. With 75 years of local legal experience, we combine practical knowledge with compassion and clarity.
Spousal Support in Camden
If you’re seeking or responding to a claim for spousal maintenance, we explain your entitlements and obligations. We help secure interim or longer-term support tailored to your financial position.
To start the divorce process in NSW, you must be separated for 12 months. You can still be considered separated even if you’ve been living in the same home, but you’ll need clear evidence, such as separate finances or witness affidavits.
Divorce is filed through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Camden clients can complete the process online, but complications may arise if:
- There are children under 18
- The separation timeline is disputed
- You’re unable to locate your former partner
- You disagree on property or financial matters
When children are involved, the Court will ask for details showing that their care, schooling, and medical needs are being met. This often involves a Parenting Plan or court-ordered Parenting Agreement.
Key facts:
- You don’t need to attend court in most cases
- A solicitor can handle filing and communication
- You have 12 months post-divorce to finalise property division
- If an agreement can’t be reached, mediation is usually required before litigation
Our Camden divorce lawyers explain each step and take care of filing, negotiations, and any court representation. So you can focus on moving forward.
At Caldwell Martin Cox, our family law team is led by Jillaine Duve, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and long-standing legal advocate in Camden and Macarthur. With a background as a Crown Prosecutor and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioner, she brings both experience and calm to sensitive legal matters.
Our team includes solicitors with focused expertise in parenting, spousal maintenance, and complex asset division. We serve clients across Camden, Picton, Oran Park, Mount Annan, and surrounding areas, with offices nearby in Narellan and Gregory Hills.
Why local experience matters:
- We understand how the Family Law courts in NSW assess evidence
- We know local mediation pathways and support services
- We help Camden clients resolve matters without unnecessary delays or costs
Our divorce solicitors are known for:
- Transparent pricing (fixed-fee consultations available)
- Clear legal advice, free from jargon
- Strategic but respectful negotiation
- Deep community roots across Macarthur
You’ll get direct answers, practical solutions, and personal support throughout your matter.
From the first call, we focus on giving you a clear plan. You’ll learn what documents to bring (such as your marriage certificate and financial records) and how to prepare for separation timelines, parenting requirements, or financial disclosures.
Our Camden solicitors help you decide whether to file jointly or alone, explain how parenting arrangements affect divorce outcomes, and prepare your case to avoid delays.
We offer support across:
- Online divorce filing through the national court portal
- Drafting affidavits for “separation under one roof” cases
- Preparing for mediation (required in most parenting cases)
- Responding to urgent or high-conflict divorce filings
Our role is to protect your interests without increasing stress. We give you a realistic view of what lies ahead, including timeframes, costs, and settlement options.
Every separation is different. Our Camden team handles a wide range of cases, from amicable agreements to urgent disputes involving children or property.
We assist:
- Parents needing urgent Parenting Orders
- Partners with large or complex asset pools
- Clients concerned about family violence or urgent safety orders
- People separated under one roof
- Those needing advice on legal aid or budget-friendly representation
We also work with clients who need culturally respectful support, multilingual communication, or flexible appointments. Our team includes both male and female solicitors, with sensitivity to diverse family structures and goals.
No matter your situation, we help you move forward with legal clarity and personal confidence, backed by a team that understands Camden families.