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As trusted family law specialists in Brisbane, MDL has extensive experience in delivering family law solutions promptly and effectively. Our caring and compassionate family lawyers utilise a collaborative law approach wherever appropriate – an interest-based negotiation model aimed at settling disputes without involving the courts. However, if your family law matter requires court intervention to settle the dispute, MDL has experienced family court lawyers at our Brisbane offices who can manage your matter.
All members of our family law firm pride ourselves on providing results-driven advice tailored to the individual needs of our clients. The specialist family lawyers at our Brisbane offices deliver experienced family law advice and will keep you informed at every stage of your matter, with a strong focus on responsiveness and accessibility.
Where family law matters are concerned, our extensive legal experience includes:
Children’s Issues
Legal issues involving children are often the most challenging to navigate, requiring sensitivity, support, and strategic guidance from the family lawyer managing your case. At MDL, our caring and compassionate family lawyers specialise in handling legal matters relating to children with the utmost care and sensitivity.
These matters include:
- Residence (custody)
- Contact and visitation rights (access)
- Financial support
- Grandparents rights
- Abduction and other parenting matters.
Cohabitation, Prenuptial & Binding Financial Agreements
A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) – also known as a prenuptial agreement or cohabitation agreement – protects your assets and provides a legally binding pathway in the event of a relationship breakdown. If you’re starting a de facto relationship (moving in with your partner) or getting married, MDL’s family law specialists in Brisbane can provide expert, up-to-date advice on safeguarding your assets with a BFA.
Divorce & Separation
The breakdown of a relationship can place considerable strain on both parties, with more to consider than just finances – especially when children are involved. MDL’s specialist divorce lawyers, based in Brisbane, deliver experienced family law advice and a comprehensive range of services for marital, de facto and same-sex relationships.
Our team also assists with property settlement matters following the breakdown of relationships, including:
- Asset distribution
- Family trusts
- Companies and partnerships
- Superannuation
Domestic Violence
If you are experiencing domestic or family abuse or violence, MDL’s family law specialists in Brisbane can assist you in applying for a domestic violence order. This court order limits the behaviour of someone who is violent or threatening towards you, your children, and others named in the order.
Everyone has the right to be safe and live free of violence. If you feel unsafe at home, applying for a domestic violence order with the help of an MDL family lawyer can provide the protection and peace of mind you need.
Family Law Overview
Your Family Law Experts
McCarthy Durie Lawyers Family Law Team pride themselves in all aspects of family law including separation, divorce, children’s matters, property settlements and domestic violence.
Our Family Law Team is committed to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions and to help you navigate these issues as painlessly as possible allowing you to move forward with clarity.
All members of our Family Law Team pride ourselves on providing results-driven advice, tailored to the individual needs of our clients. The dedicated family lawyers at our Brisbane offices provide experienced family law advice and will keep you informed at every stage of your matter, with a focus on responsiveness and accessibility.
If you are about to embark on a family law matter and want expert advice with your best outcomes in mind, click the below link to arrange an appointment.
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Meet Your Family Law Team
McCarthy Durie enjoys a unique structure for our Brisbane law firm. Instead of employing “jack of all trades” lawyers who attempt to turn their hand to every legal issue, we’ve assembled a team of legal experts who specialise in particular fields.
Client Testimonials
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She was punctual, personable, professional…and patient. Perhaps this is just par for the course with MDL – but we were indeed impressed.
We will continue to employ any future conveyancing and legal consultations with MDL, and whenever possible in our worldly endeavours, request your expert advice and the hands-on competency of Carmen Robaldo.
Troy and Colleen Nelson - Cleveland Office
Ross & Lyndon are highly skilled solicitors who have represented Pelican Waters Development for many years. Their legal understanding and clear advice offered in areas of conveyancing, development and property is second to none. No legal matter is ever too big or small and are always willing to listen to our needs. Professional and diligent, they both work extremely hard to achieve the best possible outcome. Thank you very much for all your assistance and help!
The Team at Pelican waters – Brisbane Office
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