Our Family Law Group practice provides practical, strategic advice to individuals navigating separation and related family transitions. We assist clients in resolving legal, financial, and parenting issues efficiently, with a focus on negotiated and durable outcomes.
We frequently act for business owners, professionals, and high-net-worth clients, including matters involving complex asset structures and the coordination of family law with estate and business planning.
Representative services include:
Agreements & Planning
We prepare and advise on domestic agreements that define rights and obligations during and after a relationship, including:
- Cohabitation agreements
- Marriage (prenuptial and postnuptial) agreements
- Separation agreements
- Review and independent legal advice on existing agreements
We structure agreements to be clear, enforceable, and aligned with our clients’ broader financial and estate planning objectives.
Separation & Property Division
We assist clients in negotiating and resolving the financial aspects of separation, including:
- Division of family property and excluded property
- Allocation of family debt
- Analysis and valuation of complex assets, including corporate and investment holdings
- Spousal support entitlement and quantum
Our approach is analytical and strategic, with a focus on achieving practical, fair outcomes without unnecessary conflict.
Parenting Arrangements
We help clients develop workable parenting arrangements that reflect the needs of their families, including:
- Parenting time and parenting responsibilities
- Parenting plans and schedules
- Decision-making authority
- Ongoing adjustments as circumstances change
Where appropriate, we guide clients through structured negotiations to arrive at stable, child-focused agreements.
Estate & Business Integration
We provide integrated advice at the intersection of family law, estate planning, and business matters, including:
- Coordinating domestic agreements with wills and estate plans
- Planning for rights and obligations on death within marriage and cohabitation
- Advising business owners and professionals on the treatment of corporate interests
Supporting succession and long-term financial planning objectives.
Court Processes & Divorces
Where necessary, we assist clients with advancing family law matters through the court process, including:
- Commencing and responding to family law proceedings
- Negotiation and settlement within litigation
- Desk order (uncontested) divorces