MacDonnells Law’s Family Law services include:
- divorce
- separation
- asset protection
- pre-marriage, marriage and post-separation binding financial agreements
- matrimonial property division
- de facto relationship property settlements
- parenting issues such as equal shared parenting and parental responsibility (also known as child custody, residence or contact issues)
- child support
- spousal maintenance.
The MacDonnells Law Family Law team has Queensland Law Society Family Law Accredited Specialists in all our office locations - Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.
Our state-wide Family Law Team has expertise in all areas of family law and they take pride in providing prompt and reliable legal services to all clients, helping to reduce the stress in these difficult times.
Given the very private, personal and financial nature of issues involving family law, choosing the right family lawyer for your needs is important. In family law, confidentiality and trust are vital. You are entitled to have your lawyer listen carefully to the issues as you see them, provide objective legal advice, and ensure your legal needs are met.
Our family law specialists understand the framework in which family law operates and they take the time to understand your individual case to achieve the best outcome for you.
We also offer legal services in every field complementary to family law, reducing the likelihood of delays, costs or hassles in the resolution of your family law matter by facilitating easy access to additional legal services such as:
- wills and powers of attorney
- property
- commercial
- taxation
- business structures and trusts.
Our team work in conjunction with respected experts in family law matters, including specialist barristers, accountants, valuers, counsellors and mediators. We work with Centacare counsellors, in locations throughout Queensland, to ensure our clients have access to both personal support and counselling.
We know that not all family law and relationship matters need to end up in Court. Our family lawyers have a strong focus on dispute resolution and can advise you on out-of-Court settlements, or when it is advisable to proceed to Court. We encourage mediation to resolve disputes.
The cost of a family law matter varies greatly and is best discussed with a lawyer so that you can obtain a realistic assessment of costs and likely outcomes - before you proceed. Our aim is for you to arrive at a legal solution that you can afford and that best solves your legal needs in your particular circumstances.
Our team know the complexity of the law and are sensitive to your needs. We look forward to working with you to provide a solution.
