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McCarthy Durie Lawyers Family Law Team is committed to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to family law issues for clients in and around Brisbane. We understand the impact that family law matters have on your financial and personal affairs and will work with you to ensure a smooth and straightforward outcome.
As trusted family law specialists in Brisbane, MDL has extensive experience delivering family law solutions in a timely and effective manner. Our caring and compassionate family lawyers undertake a collaborative law approach wherever appropriate, an interest-based negotiation model aimed at settling disputes without involving the courts. However, should your family law matter need to involve the courts 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 provide experienced family law advice and will keep you informed at every stage of your matter, with a 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 difficult to deal with and require sensitivity, support and strategic guidance from the family lawyer handling your matter. MDL has caring and compassionate family lawyers who specialise in managing legal matters relating to children with the utmost 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 your relationship breaking down. If you’re starting a de facto relationship (moving in with your partner) or getting married, MDL’s family law specialists at our Brisbane offices can provide you with experienced and up-to-date advice on how to protect your assets with a BFA.
Divorce & Separation
The breakdown of a relationship puts considerable strain on both parties and there is usually more to consider than finances alone, especially if children are involved. MDL has specialist divorce lawyers in our Brisbane-based family law team who provide experienced family law advice and a comprehensive range of services in matters concerning marital, de facto and same-sex relationships. We can also assist with property settlement matters relating to the breakdown of marital and de facto relationships, including asset distribution, family trusts and implications relating to companies, partnerships and superannuation.
Domestic Violence
If you are experiencing domestic or family abuse or violence, you can apply for a domestic violence order with assistance from a family law specialist at MDL in Brisbane. We can help you apply for a court order to limit the behaviour of someone who is violent or threatening towards you, and protect you, your children and the other people named on 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 a family lawyer can help.
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.
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Both Colleen and I agree that from our experience with various legal conveyancing personnel across three countries, Carmen was the single-most excellent mix of professionalism and personalism. She went above and beyond the call of duty to achieve a successful end.
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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