What We Do

Family Law

International Family Law

Many people and families have close connections to more than one country, because they were born or married outside of Australia or because they have lived or worked abroad before or during their marriage / de facto relationship.

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Divorce

Ending a Marriage is usually quite straightforward, particularly if both parties to the marriage agree it is over. Difficulties are more likely to arise over the practical issues, such agreeing about arrangements.

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Financial Settlements / Asset Division

Resolving financial matters following your separation can be one of the more difficult areas to agree upon with your ex-spouse or de-facto partner. There are many different ways in which financial disputes can be resolved.

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Children

When the parents’ relationship breaks down, children are often caught in the middle. In many cases, parents are able to discuss and make arrangements between themselves about their children’s care without any outside help.

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Child Abduction

Child abduction is often carried out by a family member, generally a parent, who believes they have the right to do so without a court order allowing them to move with the child to another country.

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Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution

There are various forms of dispute resolution which can help parties to avoid unnecessary legal fees and resolve family law disagreements without the need to go to Court.

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Financial Agreements

Thankfully, changes to legislation in recent years, together with a number of leading cases, mean that when financial agreements are prepared properly, these types of contracts are legally binding and given substantial weight by the courts.

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