We assist parents with parenting arrangements, custody disputes, and parenting orders, always focusing on the best interests of children.

We provide advice on dividing assets, businesses, trusts, and property — including complex financial settlements.

We provide clear guidance on child support assessments, binding child support agreements, and spousal maintenance applications.

Preparation and review of consent orders and binding financial agreements (BFAs) to ensure your property settlement is legally binding.

Out-of-court pathways such as mediation, collaborative family law, and family dispute resolution to help reduce conflict.

Concerns about drug or alcohol use can significantly affect parenting arrangements. We assist clients where substance use is raised in family law proceedings, including matters involving testing orders, supervision, and safeguarding children’s wellbeing.

When court proceedings are necessary, we represent clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, advocating strongly to protect your interests.

Representation in relocation disputes and international or interstate travel applications.

ADVO matters can have immediate and significant impacts on your day-to-day life, including contact, living arrangements and parenting issues. We provide clear advice on how to respond, negotiate or defend an application, with a focus on practical and workable outcomes.

If you have been charged with common assault, it is important to get clear advice early. These matters can arise in a wide range of situations and can carry serious consequences, including a criminal record. We provide practical guidance on your options and the best way to approach your matter from the outset.

AOABH is a more serious assault offence involving allegations of injury and requires a careful, strategic approach. We assist clients by analysing the evidence, advising on options and preparing the matter properly, whether it resolves early or proceeds to hearing.