Family Law

Family law is a diverse and specialised area of the law, complicated both by the complex legal issues involved and the often emotionally charged environment in which it is practised.  A high level of legal expertise and an understanding and empathetic approach to the needs of clients, be it a party to a marriage or a de facto (domestic) partnership, are imperative.

Family lawyers understand the difficult aspects of marriage and relationship breakdown which can involve children and parenting issues, as well as the financial aspects of such breakdowns.  They are experienced in all aspects of family law including negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, mediation and if all else fails, litigation.  They are here to guide you through one of the most difficult times of your life, a time when you will be confronted by a complex and unfamiliar process.  They aim to achieve the best outcome possible in a cost effective and timely manner.

Family law and de facto relationships law does encompass more than just the breakdown of marriages and relationships.  It is important to consider your options when entering into a relationship of marriage, and/or during a relationship or marriage.  We are highly skilled in assisting our clients to protect their assets in these circumstances – for example, protecting family wealth and assets from a claim by a de facto partner or spouse, and protecting assets and financial resources if you have been previously separated or divorced.

Practice Areas

• Property settlements.
• Financial Agreements
• Asset protection
• Companies and Trusts
• Spousal Maintenance
• Domestic partner (de facto) relationships
• Same Sex relationships
• Pre Nuptial Agreements
• Parenting arrangements, including with whom children are to live and who is to spend time with them and communicate with them.
• Children’s matters including grandparents
• Relocation matters
• Child Support
• Limited and Binding Child Support Agreements
• Family Violence and Intervention Orders
• Divorce