We provide expert advice, representation and assistance in family law matters, including parenting arrangements and property settlements, and in care and protection matters.
We know how important it is when parties separate, to get it right for you and your children.
It’s not easy. We’re not going to say it is, but it’s important that you get a lawyer who you can trust and rely on to help you navigate the complex family law system. While making a decision to choose the right family lawyer can be difficult, we hope to make it easier for you with our plain English explanation of your rights and of the legal process.
Our aim is to help you achieve a timely and cost-effective resolution that you are happy with and if your matter involves children to ensure it is in their best interests.
When issues arise, you can be assured we will listen, we will act in your best interests and we will strive to get the best possible outcome, for you and for your children. We have the knowledge and experience of the family law system and care and protection system to be able to guide you effectively.
Our family law solicitor Emily Ostler is highly experienced in all areas of family law:
Parenting matters including:
- Contact Arrangements;
- Parenting Plans and Consent Orders;
- Mediation;
- Family Court and Federal Circuit Court matters
- Relocation;
- Matters involving risk of harm to children;
- Matters involving domestic violence;
- Child support matters;
- Adoption
Property matters including:
- Division of marital assets;
- Superannuation splits;
- Spousal maintenance;
- Financial Agreements and Consent Orders
- Mediation;
- Family Court and Federal Circuit Court matters
Care and Protection Matters including:
- Children’s Court litigation;
- Applications to have your children restored;
- Contact issues
- Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- Foster Care, Guardianship and Adoption
If you need assistance in a family law or care and protection matter book a consultation with our family law solicitor, Emily Ostler today. She will answer your all of your questions, such as:
What do I need to know and do now that my partner and I have separated?
How do I know what I am entitled to?
What parenting arrangements work best when parents separate?
What if my partner wants to take the kids full time?
What are my obligations?
What if my ex-partner has been threatening or harming me or the children?
How are property settlements worked out?
If my ex-partner and I have an agreement about our children and our assets, what else do I need to do?
What is the Court process and are there other options?
What do I do if the Department of Communities and Justice (DOCS/FACS) are involved?
What are the usual fees?
It is very important to get legal advice as soon as possible. Book with Emily Ostler today for a no obligation consultation to discuss your family law matter.
We put you and your family first.
Family Law and Care and Protection matters can be complex, so we’re here to help with:
- Guidance to help you achieve the best outcome possible
- Information about Court, mediation and alternative dispute resolution;
- Representation at Court
- Alternative dispute resolution
