Are you intending to commence living together?
The decision to live together, brings with it a series of forward planning and decision making process that we can assist you with. If you want to live together as a couple, we can work with you to put in place a Cohabitation Agreement aimed at promoting ongoing harmony and respect.

Are you already living together?
If you are already living together and with the expectation of a lasting and close relationship want an agreement to eliminate, as much as possible, any future impediment to your relationship which might arise from uncertain financial arrangements, we can help you document your agreed financial responsibilities to each other in a Cohabitation Agreement.

Are you already living together?
If you are already living together and with the expectation of a lasting and close relationship want an agreement to eliminate, as much as possible, any future impediment to your relationship which might arise from uncertain financial arrangements, we can help you document your agreed financial responsibilities to each other in a Cohabitation Agreement.

Are you intending to marry?
Before getting married, it is important to consider your hopes, aspirations and the practicalities of your living arrangements for your future relationship. We can help you plan for your financial future, protect your property and interests and assist you and your partner in gaining certainty, clarity and direction for your relationship and joint financial future.

Are you already married?
If you are already married and with the expectation of a lasting and close relationship want an agreement to eliminate, as much as possible, any future impediment to your relationship which might arise from uncertain financial arrangements, we can help you document your agreed financial responsibilities to each other in a Binding Financial Agreement

Are you buying or selling property?
If you and your partner are buying a new home, an investment property or selling any form of real estate, we can help. As one of the major transactions of your life, we understand the importance of your conveyance to you and will ensure the process it as smooth and efficient as possible.

If you are considering adopting a child, you will need legal advice to help you navigate what a complex and lengthy process. While it not possible to arrange a private adoption in Queensland, we can assist you in navigating the requirements set out in the Adoption Act and to interface with the Department of Communities.

The decision to become a parent or to assist another in starting their family using assisted reproductive treatment is profound and life changing. The legal process for creating the gift of life can be confusing for all parties. We are here to help – so if you are contemplating entering into a surrogacy or donor arrangement, whether an altruistic or overseas commercial arrangement, we will assist by offering timely and personalised service.

Following the breakdown of a relationship, a key stressor can be the impact on and arrangements for the care of children. It is imperative that you have a trusted family lawyer to assist in alleviating some of that stress. Our approach is to generate options with our clients that are child focused and aim to preserve an effective co-parenting relationship. We pride ourselves on approach to parenting matters whereby we “think outside the box” – offering suggestions and crafting solutions for the resolution of any impasse or disagreement regarding parenting arrangements. In advising our client’s in parenting matters, we work within the legal framework which suggests the best interests of children are met by having a meaningful involvement in their lives by both parents.

There is a wide spectrum within which we advise clients in relation to the division of their assets, liabilities, superannuation and financial resources upon the breakdown of a relationship.

If you have an amicable separation and simply seek to formalise an agreement you and your partner have reached, we can provide timely and cost-effective assistance in documenting Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement.

If you have do not have an agreement and need the assistance of a lawyer to negotiate an outcome on your behalf, navigate complex financial arrangements or aid in a resolution of unresolved issues, we can assist.

In our experience, the key to your financial future following the breakdown of a relationship is having a solid strategy to help guide the decisions made throughout the process. Importantly, there are a number of financial implications to be aware of when making agreements around property matters, these include, but are not limited to minimising transfer and stamp duty fees, splitting superannuation holdings, consideration of debts as well as assets and the possibility of any taxation implications. We often refer our clients on to a trusted network of Accountants, Financial Planners, Forensic Accountants, Valuers, Brokers and Barristers, or we work closely with your own advisors to ensure an outcome with minimal taxes and fees associated with the transfer of assets.

Parenting disputes might be about whom the children live with, how and when they spend time with the other parent or other family members, their schooling, religion or any other matters relating to the children. As with a property settlement matters, there are different processes that can be engaged in to resolve parenting disputes.

Kay Feeney is a frequent author on this topic and for a period of time held the role of Change of Assessment decision maker.  Kay is able to provide a depth of experience in advising clients in this aspect of post separation finances.