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04 · Family Law

Confidential, considered advice for family matters.

Family disputes involve deeply personal circumstances and can have significant financial and emotional consequences. We handle them with care and discretion.

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We provide professional and confidential advice on matrimonial and family matters, including divorce and separation, matrimonial property, children's matters and maintenance.

Where possible, we encourage negotiation and mediation, particularly where children are involved or family relationships need to be preserved. Where proceedings are necessary, we prepare thoroughly and represent our clients diligently, while remaining sensitive to the personal nature of the dispute.

Our services

01

Divorce & Separation

Guidance through the legal process and its practical consequences.

  • Advice on grounds and procedure
  • Filing and responding to divorce petitions
  • Separation arrangements
  • Negotiated settlements
  • Representation in proceedings
02

Matrimonial Property

Protecting your interests in property acquired during the marriage.

  • Identification of matrimonial property
  • Assessment of contribution
  • Division of matrimonial property
  • Prenuptial and other domestic agreements
  • Matrimonial property disputes
03

Children's Matters

Arrangements that put the children's welfare first.

  • Custody and care arrangements
  • Access and contact
  • Parental responsibility agreements
  • Guardianship
  • Variation of existing orders
04

Maintenance

Fair and enforceable maintenance arrangements.

  • Child maintenance
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Variation of maintenance
  • Enforcement of maintenance orders
05

Family Mediation & Settlements

Resolving family disputes with less cost, delay and conflict.

  • Negotiation between parties
  • Mediation
  • Drafting settlement agreements
  • Recording consent orders
06

Representation in Family Proceedings

Diligent advocacy when agreement is not possible.

  • Preparation of pleadings and evidence
  • Interim applications
  • Hearings and trials
  • Appeals
  • Enforcement of orders
Our Approach

How we work on family law matters.

Listen with care

We take time to understand your circumstances, concerns and priorities.

Children first

Arrangements that put the welfare of children at the centre.

Resolve where possible

Negotiation and mediation before contested proceedings.

Represent with diligence

Thorough preparation where the matter must go to court.

Who We Serve

Advice tailored to your circumstances.

Spouses and partnersParents and guardiansFamiliesBusiness owners with family interestsIndividuals planning marriage