My husband took up a job overseas in 2015, in early 2016 I became very ill, we came back in Australia for my testing and treatment. Testing revealed I have a rare and chronic debilitating condition. I can only get the treatment I need here in Australia, because it is not available in SE Asia where my he is working. We separated almost 1 year ago, he took my then 2yo son with him. He wants sole custody and to remain his sole carer indefinitely. I am in Australia alone getting treatment, getting very little financial support from him while he has my son. He makes over 200K AUD and I am literally just scraping by. He is a lawyer and has hired a top firm to help dust his hands off me and keep my son. I have already received his proposal and he intends to allow me 3 visits a year, a small one off payment, and for him to have sole custody. He wants my son to reside with him overseas indefinitely.
My case obviously deals with international family law issues, I need to finalise the divorce but:
1. What is the chance of me getting my 3yo son back?
2. What is the chance of me getting spousal support? I am chronically ill, I am professionally trained with two science degrees but do not have the physical capability of returning to work full time yet as I am hospitalised once every four weeks.
3. I cannot afford legal fees, do you think legal aid would help me with this?
Thoughts?
Thank you, most appreciated.
My case obviously deals with international family law issues, I need to finalise the divorce but:
1. What is the chance of me getting my 3yo son back?
2. What is the chance of me getting spousal support? I am chronically ill, I am professionally trained with two science degrees but do not have the physical capability of returning to work full time yet as I am hospitalised once every four weeks.
3. I cannot afford legal fees, do you think legal aid would help me with this?
Thoughts?
Thank you, most appreciated.