Areas of Practice

We specialise in all facets of family law, from initial inquiries when you’re considering separation but have not yet taken the first steps through to the finalisation of divorce, property settlement and matters related to children and parenting.

When separating from your partner, it’s crucial that you understand your rights, your obligations and your entitlements. Although things may be amicable at the time of separation, they may not stay that way. We strongly recommend you formalise all your family law decisions to protect your future.

We will work with you every step of the way to guide you to a practical and workable solution. That may be to finalise your family law property settlement, formalise agreement on future parenting arrangements, draft a financial agreement between you and your partner or any other issue that may arise after separation.

Call now and speak with a family lawyer

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Contacting an experienced family lawyer is a crucial step in securing your future.

Whether you're only just considering separation or in the early stages of separating from your partner, or whether you're needing assistance with:

  • divorce;
  • parenting matters;
  • property settlement; or
  • financial agreements;

our team of experienced lawyers are here to help guide you through the family law system.

Latest Blogs

How personal injury compensation is treated in family law property settlements

How personal injury compensation is treated in family law property settlements

When going through a separation or divorce, one of the most difficult aspects can be working out how to divide property. This process can become even more complex when one partner has received a personal injury lump sum payment during or around the time of the relationship.
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Mental health assessments in family law parenting proceedings

Mental health assessments in family law parenting proceedings

If a parent is struggling with mental health issues, the court must consider whether these affect their ability to care for their child safely and consistently. This article explains how and why mental health assessments are used in Australian family law, how they are conducted, and what impact they may have on a case.
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Can a Binding Financial Agreement be overturned?

Can a Binding Financial Agreement be overturned?

A Binding Financial Agreement is a legal contract that sets out how a couple’s assets, liabilities, superannuation entitlements and financial resources will be divided if they separate or divorce. While a BFA is generally binding, there are some circumstances where it can be challenged or overturned by a court.
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When can I stop paying child support in Australia?

When can I stop paying child support in Australia?

Child support, if using the Child Support Agency, is a formula assessed on each parent’s taxable income. With the variations on what is a “taxable income” declared to the Child Support Agency, there are times when parents wonder if they can stop paying child support.
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