Family Legal Services
in Kurri Kurri

Do you need some guidance to work through the maze of issues surrounding your separation?

Need advice about your children’s rights when it comes to a family breakdown?

Don’t put your child in an uncomfortable situation. Get some advice about how to work through your family issues in the most effective manner for your circumstances.

At McAllister Legal Services we have over 2 decades’ experience in Family Law matters, including parenting and property matters. Let us help you navigate the maze.

When your family breaks down, it’s normal to feel as though your life has been turned upside down. Whether you’re married or cohabiting, protecting your children is likely your first priority. Rather than putting them in an uncomfortable situation, it’s a good idea to make sure they feel cared for from day one.

At McAllister Legal Services, we ensure this is the case, providing accurate and affordable family legal services.

Working Through Divorces and Custody Arguments

Divorce proceedings and custody debates are often fraught with tension. No matter how old your children are, there’s a chance that they can feel the strains that come with your relationship breakdown. One of the best ways to ensure they don’t suffer as a result is to strike the right agreement as early as possible.

With an expert background in providing family legal services, Lee-Anne McAllister can help you secure a custody arrangement. Creating a legally binding agreement doesn’t have to feel stressful throughout the proceedings. Instead, when you make arrangements formally you can remove some of the worries that come with such a period of upheaval.

Additionally, McAllister Legal Services is here for you when you need assistance with other areas of your separation. From dividing assets to finalising the divorce, we can cover it all.

Approximately 95% of property settlements occur by agreement and without having to go to court.

Call us now to arrange an appointment to learn about your settlement options . We can discuss with you the most effective methods for achieving an equitable division of property in your particular circumstances.

Statistic show that about 97% of separated parents do not go to court to decide their parenting arrangements and are able successfully negotiate arrangements to suit their particular situation.
It is possible to have parenting agreements turned into Consent Orders, to give everyone concerned, especially the children, a routine that they can depend upon.

When a couple separates, it can be useful to speak with a solicitor to explore your options in relation to both your obligations as a parent and a property owner. Working out what is best for you and your children can become clouded by emotion. Talking to an independent solicitor who has your best interests in mind can give you the confidence to move on with your separate life in the most effective manner possible.

When a relationship breaks down, there are many factors to consider in working how out the parties can move on with their lives, including consideration of the children and the property of the relationship. This can be a minefield!

At McAllister Legal Services, we have over 2 decades experience in assisting our clients to navigate the separation minefield.

The process of working a just and equitable property settlement when two people separate can be very complex. There are a number of principals laid down by the Family Law Act that need to be considered.

Our solicitor has vast experience in property matters and can assist you to understand the property settlement process and provide advise on where you stand legally.

A Binding Financial Agreement is an agreement entered into between the parties to a marriage or de facto relationship to determine how their property and financial resources will be divided in the event of a separation.

These agreements can be entered into before, during or after a de facto relationship or marriage.

Regardless of where you are in your relationship, we can help to secure your assets in the event of a relationship breakdown. Call us to find out how…

When a couple separates, it can be useful to speak with a solicitor to explore your options in relation to both your obligations as a parent and a property owner.

Working out what is best for you and your children can become clouded by emotion. Talking to an independent solicitor who has your best interests in mind can give you the confidence to move on with your separate life in the most effective manner possible.

Mediations

In Australia, the Family Law process requires the parties to attempt to resolve their issues outside of the court forum, where possible, by partaking in the mediation process prior to starting court proceedings.

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a process that assists parties to reach agreement and resolve their disputes related to family law issues about their children and property outside of the court system.

At McAllister Legal we have over 2 decades experience in attending FDR with our clients to negotiate a set of Orders that suit each individual client..

Negotiation is a method used to settle differences. It is a process which involves compromise to reach agreement while avoiding argument and dispute. In most Family Law matters negotiation is mandatory before involving the court system by way of a formal mediation between the parties.

At McAllister Legal Services we have over 21 years experience in representing our clients at mediation to try to settle matters in the most efficient and cost effective manner.