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Family Law


With a focus on out-of-court dispute resolution and our warm, empathetic approach, Purcell Taylor Lawyers is an ideal provider of family law services. We truly care about understanding and supporting our clients through sensitive domestic matters and ensuring they feel understood and empowered throughout the process of resolving their legal dispute.

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Our Experienced Family Lawyers:

Our areas of family law expertise include:

  • Separation and divorce

  • Parenting arrangements
  • Child support Disputes
  • Domestic violence and restraining orders
  • Binding Financial Agreements (pre-nuptial agreements)
  • Property and financial settlements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • De facto relationships
  • Alternative dispute resolution and Mediation
  • Collaborative Law and Arbitration

Deferred Fee

In appropriate cases Purcell Taylor Lawyers may agree to act for you on a ‘deferred fee’ basis, whereby your legal fees are met at irregular intervals, including following the sale of property at the completion of your settlement.

Clients seeking a ‘deferred fee’ arrangement for their property settlement case are considered for representation on a case by case basis.

Resources

Relationships Australia
relationships.org.au
Federal Circuit Court of Australia
federalcircuitcourt.gov.au
Centacare NQ
centacarenq.org.au
Family Court of Australia
familycourt.gov.au
Queensland Family Law Pathways Network
qldfamilylawnet.org.au
Child Support
humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/child-support

FAQ

Can You Help Me With A Dispute About My Children?

Are you having difficulties with the other parent of your children? Is your child struggling to adjust to a change in their circumstances after your separation? We can assist you.

We can negotiate a child-focused written agreement or consent order regarding arrangements for your children. If necessary, we can represent you in the Family Law Courts to seek appropriate parenting orders from a Judge.

We are experienced in all aspects of children’s disputes. We regularly attend mediations for children’s matters. We often deal with court cases involving child custody and living arrangements, child relocation, contravention of court order proceedings, urgent recovery order applications, matters involving allegations of family violence, and children at risk of harm and/or abuse.

We will work to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your children.

If you require any further information or advice regarding your situation please contact us for an appointment.

Can You Help Me Obtain A Property Settlement?

Have you separated after a marriage or de facto relationship? Do you need to finalise a property settlement so that you can move on with your financial future? We can assist you.

We deal with all types of family law property disputes, ranging from the division of assets such as vehicles, houses and superannuation, to navigating complex cases involving businesses, trusts and companies, in addition to claims for spousal maintenance.

We routinely resolve property disputes by negotiation and formalise agreements by way of an Application for Consent Orders or Binding Financial Agreement.

If you need to apply to the Family Law Courts, or if you are already involved in court proceedings, we will represent you in court, and help you navigate the court system to achieve a fair and equitable outcome for you.
If you require any further information or advice regarding your situation please contact us for an appointment.

Can You Help Me With A Domestic Violence Matter?

Do you need to apply to court for a protection order? Do you need to defend an Application for a Protection Order in court? We can assist you.

We regularly deal with domestic violence matters and are experienced in all aspects of protection order applications and court hearings, no matter which side of the fence you may find yourself.

If you require any further information or advice regarding your situation please contact us for an appointment.

Can You Help Me With My Divorce Matter?

Have you separated and need to apply for a divorce? We can assist you.

We are experienced in all aspects of divorce, including obtaining a divorce by way of a sole Application for Divorce or joint Application for Divorce, and acting in divorce matters involving children, international marriages and/or where one or both parties are overseas.

If you require any further information or advice regarding your situation please contact us for an appointment