Family is important to all of us, and that is why resolving issues affecting our members and their loved ones is important to us.
Our team of Union Lawyers panel firms have decades of experience in dealing with family law matters and we pride ourselves on providing a highly personal and competent service. This service includes:
- Child matters, including living arrangements, custody, contact arrangements and parental responsibility
- Domestic violence matters, including protection orders and legal aid
- Guardianship matters, including care orders, adoption and the protection and supervision of minors
- Financial matters, including settlements, prenuptials, arrangements and inheritance
- Matrimonial matters, including divorce, separation and pre-nuptial agreements
Why choose Community for your family law matters
Community and our team of skilled Union Lawyers have in-depth knowledge and experience with supporting our members with their family law matters, including legal advice and representation, mediation and non-court options, all designed to work for you and your unique circumstances.
There are many reasons why you should choose Community to help with your family law matters:
- We offer a subsidised rate, including 10% discount for family law matters to Community members and immediate family members, helping to avoid costly court proceedings
- Our partner panel firms are nationwide
- We protect you and your immediate family’s rights and responsibilities, ensuring that the law is upheld
- We help you to make informed decisions by providing clear legal advice on your current circumstances
When looking for legal representation for your family law matters, you are free to go to a legal firm of your choice, however the above benefits are only available through our recommended Union Lawyers panel firms.
How to get support with a family law matter
If you require advice, support or guidance with a family law matter, simply fill out this form, and we will provide you with details of your local Union Lawyers panel firm. Please note, you must be logged in to your Community account to begin this process.
You will be provided with details of your recommended panel firm when you use the form to access Union Lawyers. You will then need to make sure you contact the panel firm as we do not refer your matter to any of the panel firms.
Frequently asked questions about family law
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We have received your query and a member of our Service Centre Department will be in touch to discuss further with you.
Due to service demands it is not always possible for our advisors to reply to your query immediately. We aim to respond within 48 hours of receipt.
If your employer has invited you to a formal meeting (disciplinary, grievance or appeal) and you are seeking representation, if you have not already done so via this form, please provide us with all relevant supporting information including any notes/minutes from any investigation process and your email/letter of invitation, which should include full details of when and where the meeting is due to take place.
Please note that representation is not provided for investigation meetings.
If you have any further queries, please contact our Service Centre Department on 0800 389 6332 or at servicecentre@community-tu.org.
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