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Family LawCare is based in Moorooka, Brisbane and we exclusively offer services as family lawyers including divorce matters. We care about our clients and are focused on using our expertise to get the best possible outcome for each individual client.
We provide legal advice and assistance in all areas of family law, with considerable experience and a key focus at all times of doing the best for the client in every situation.
Family Law - Areas of Expertise
Property Settlements
Dividing up property or assets following a separation can be a difficult process for couples. We are highly experienced in handling property settlements for our clients, focusing on mediation and negotiation where possible to get the best cost-effective results for our clients. However, we are also highly skilled at handling court proceedings to finalise property settlement matters where this is necessary.
Children’s Arrangements
At Family LawCare we assist our clients to finalise the living arrangements for their children, focusing always on the “best interests of the children”. We recognise the importance of children maintaining a relationship with both parents after a separation occurs, and we have the expertise to assist parents in reaching agreement about the parenting arrangements for their children.
Mediation and Negotiation
We have considerable expertise in finalising cases for our clients using forms of “alternative dispute resolution”, such as mediation and negotiation. We find that this is a benefit for our clients as it saves costs and brings about a quicker settlement than in those cases which are dealt with through the courts.
Financial Agreements for Married and De facto Couples
The Family Law Act now allows people who are thinking of marrying or entering into a defacto relationship (as well as people who are already married or in a de facto relationship) to make an agreement setting out how their assets will be divided if they do end up separating. The requirements of these agreements are quite strict, including the need for both parties to get their own legal advice from a solicitor.
At Family LawCare we advise our clients on the advantages and disadvantages of entering into these agreements so that the clients are fully aware of the consequences of signing a financial agreement before deciding whether to go down this path.
De facto Law
The way in which de facto property settlements are handled in Queensland changed significantly on 1 March 2009. Since that date, de facto property settlements are now dealt with in exactly the same way as property settlements for married couples who separate. At Family LawCare we are fully aware of these recent changes to the law and we can advise you exactly how these changes apply to your circumstances.
Divorce and Separation
In Australia before a divorce is granted, the marriage must have broken down beyond repair. The couple must also have been separated for at least 12 months before a divorce will be granted by the court.
We understand that applying for a divorce can be a traumatic event in a person’s life and we are able to help our clients through this difficult time by handling the process of applying for a divorce with a minimum of fuss. You may want to see our area on Divorce Lawyer services.
Child Support
Child support is a complex area which has undergone substantial changes in the last few years. Generally, the amount of child support that a person pays is calculated by a formula set out by the Child Support Agency.
However, it is also possible for separated couples who have children to enter into their own legally binding agreements about exactly how much child support is to be paid by one parent to the other. We have the expertise to advise our clients on the best option for them, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of each client.
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance is separate from child support and it does not apply to all separating couples. It can however apply to separating married couples or separating de facto couples. After a relationship comes to an end, the person in the stronger financial position may be required to pay “spousal maintenance” or in other words an amount to maintain the other person.
This will however only be the case if the person in the weaker financial position is not able to support themselves and the person in the stronger financial position is reasonably able to support their former partner. We can advise you whether you are entitled to spousal maintenance or if you would be required to pay spousal maintenance.
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Family Law Care Solicitors and Advocates Brisbane (Moorooka)
Ph: 1300 88 57 88 | 
