Varda Paterson

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Paralegal

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Melbourne, Australia

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Award Winning Law Firm – Top Specialist Firm & Top Boutique Firm (Australasian Lawyer)

Varda supports Velocity Legal’s Family Law team with a logical, efficient and detail-focused approach. She plays an important role in helping clients navigate what is often an unfamiliar and emotionally difficult process, bringing clarity to each step and helping matters progress with care.

Her work includes supporting new client enquiries, preparing cost estimates, assisting with correspondence and court documents, and coordinating court lodgements. Clients and colleagues value Varda’s reliability, collaborative style and willingness to take work head on. She is known for being practical, helpful and steady, with a good sense of humour.

Varda is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider and has completed a Client Experience Strategy and Design course. She also holds an Associate Diploma of Business.

Divorce and Separation

Ending a marriage can be one of the most significant transitions in a person’s life, and the process can feel complicated and emotional. Understanding the process and what to expect can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Family Violence

Family violence can create fear, uncertainty, and disruption for individuals and families. Understanding available protections and processes can help restore a sense of safety, control, and stability.

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Financial and Property Settlements

During separation or the breakdown of a relationship, parties need to divide assets, liabilities, and financial resources. Financial and property settlements can raise questions about entitlements, contributions, and how resources should be allocated moving forward.

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Child Support

Child support is an essential part of navigating separation or changes in family circumstances, ensuring children’s financial needs are addressed. Where arrangements are unclear or disputed, uncertainty can arise.

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Parenting Arrangements

Parenting arrangements focus on how parents and carers share responsibility for their children following separation or changes in family circumstances. These arrangements can raise concerbs about care, decision-making, and the interaction between daily life and longer-term planning.

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Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance involves financial support between former partners after separation where income and resources are not evenly balanced. Understanding how maintenance may apply can help reduce uncertainty and support informed financial planning.

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Binding Financial Agreements

Binding financial agreements allow couples to set out how financial matters will be managed during a relationship or if circumstances change in the future. Clear agreements can provide certainty, reduce uncertainty, and support informed financial planning.

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