Family law is all we do
We advise on separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, child support, spousal maintenance and financial agreements.
The advice we give depends on your circumstances.
That includes:
whether there are children involved;
what there is to divide;
the position and approach of the other party;
whether there has been any family violence;
how urgent your situation is; and
what you want at the end of it.
Once we understand your situation, we can explain your options, what each one involves and what is likely to happen next.
If your situation is complicated
Some matters are fairly straightforward. Others involve businesses, trusts, investments or property held in different ways.
We deal with those issues as part of the family law matter, not as something separate.
How matters usually resolve
Most family law matters are resolved without a court deciding the outcome. Depending on the circumstances, that may involve negotiation, mediation or conciliation, followed by the steps needed to formalise any agreement.
Some matters do need to go to court. If yours does, we prepare the case and represent you throughout, briefing an agreed barrister if required.
What we don’t do
We don’t act in state family violence order applications in the Magistrates Court, and we don’t currently have capacity for new legally aided matters.
What happens when you contact us
You don’t need to have decided what you want to do before contacting us. Call, email or request a first appointment. We’ll first check whether we can act for you, then get back to you to arrange an appointment.
What to expect at your first appointment