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Irrespective of your location, we have capacity to provide advice and representation for all your family law needs.

The pathway to resolution and your new future is different for everyone. Your family law matter and the support you need will be just as unique as you are.

Our team of expert family lawyers will be with you every step of the way, no matter what you need or where you are. We’re there for you.

Initial Advice

Whether you are thinking about separation or have already started on your new pathway, we offer confidential initial advice at a fixed-price and with no obligation. Let’s create a renewed sense of possibility together.

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Second Opinion

Your future financial and emotional wellbeing and that of your children rely upon getting the right advice for you as you try to navigate the family law system.

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Your family lawyer

We’re here for you, we’re your family lawyers. You can choose to work with us as much or as little as you need dependent on your situation and needs, the stage of your matter and your budget.

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Your Alternatives

In many respects it might feel like you don’t have many options right now. Your family law pathway to resolution provides many alternatives that can be used in isolation or as a combination.

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Separation

Separation is different for everyone. The one certainty is that separation is a significant event with emotional and financial repercussions.

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Parenting

As a parent, all you ever want is the best for your children. The big question is what that looks like after separation and divorce.

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Financial & Property Settlement

There are no hard and fast rules about the division of finances and property. It is a process of valuing joint property, assessing contributions, adjusting for ‘future considerations’ and determining how to divide.

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Divorce

Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage and often the final step on your family law journey. You can make your own application for divorce or use our convenient fixed-fee option, the choice is yours.

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Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)

Family Dispute Resolution is one alternative for reaching an agreement and resolution for the future care and wellbeing of your children after separation.

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Mediation

Mediation is a confidential ‘without prejudice’ process with an independent neutral third party assisting to negotiate and reach an agreement. It is one of your many options for alternative dispute resolution.

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Financial Agreements

Financial Agreements are financial contracts that can be made before, during or after a relationship deciding how to divide property.

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Child Support

Every parent has an obligation to provide financial, physical and emotional support for their children. This doesn’t change when parents separate.

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Spousal Maintenance

There is no automatic right to spousal maintenance and it will depend on your unique circumstances.

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De Facto Relationships

De facto couples that are separating can access the same support and have parenting and property matters dealt with in the same way as married couples.

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Child Safety and Child Protection

There is nothing more important in this world than protecting our children. This is an incredibly complex area of the law and one wrong turn can have dire consequences.

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Collaborative Law

Collaborative law is an option for resolving family law matters without going to court. It puts you and your former partner in the driver’s seat towards resolution.

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Relocation

Life and circumstance change and that could include a fresh start somewhere new. What does relocation mean for your family after separation?

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Domestic and Family Violence

Without a doubt, this is one of the most sensitive areas of family law. The safety and wellbeing of you and your children is paramount.

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Surrogacy

The changing face of the “traditional” family. We support you and ensure compliance with the Surrogacy Act to enable a surrogacy arrangement and transfer of parental responsibility.

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Adoption

Adoption establishes a permanent legal relationship between you and a child.

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Wills and Estate Planning

Changes in family circumstances can give rise to some sticky situations for your estate. It is recommended that you review your estate planning in conjunction with your family law matter.

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For more information on family law issues download our free guides.

Family Law
General information on all our services
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Your First Meeting with Us
Your initial appointment with Best Wilson Buckley
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Property Settlement
What you need to know about property settlement
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Parenting
Explores the legal principles in parenting matters
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Legal Costs
Taking control of your legal costs
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