Practice Areas
Family Lawyers Mackay is a boutique family law firm conveniently located in Mackay, QLD. At Family Lawyers Mackay you will get the skill and expertise available at some of the larger city firms without the inflated fees charged to cover the high city costs. We are a unique, family law focussed firm, so you can be confident we will come to know you as a person and not a number. Our team consists of Australian Family Lawyers who are Accredited Family Lawyers.
DIVORCE PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
After separation, couples need to sort out how to divide their asset pool. This is called a ‘divorce property settlement’. At Family Lawyers Mackay our...
CHILD SUPPORT
The Family Court does not generally have the power to order child support maintenance for children. Maintenance for children is dealt with by the Child...
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE
Many couples separate and will agree on what they wish to happen in relation to a distribution of the asset pool (such as a property...
DE FACTO COUPLES
De Facto couples have the same rights, responsibilities, and legal protection as married couples under the Family Law Act in Australia. But more stringent definitions...
GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS AND EXTENDED FAMILY
Grandparents have the rights to be involved in the lives of their grandchildren under family law. With over 30 years of combined experience in family...
SURROGACY LAW QLD
The Surrogacy Act 2010 (Qld) was bought into effective operation on 1st June 2010. The purpose of this Act is to regulate surrogacy agreements in...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence of any shape or form is not tolerated in our community. What are domestic violence and family violence? Domestic and family violence involves...
CHILD CUSTODY
Breaking up or separating is a traumatic and difficult time for any adult. But for couples with children, often the first thought is of the...
PRENUPTIAL OR BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS
Learn more about Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements and read further information relating to Pre-Nups & Binding Financial Agreements in Brisbane. Prenuptial agreements and binding...
SAME SEX COUPLES
Family Lawyers Mackay offers our clients a free 20-minute initial Legal Case Appraisal for all locals. Same-Sex Couples have traditionally faced discrimination in the legal...
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
Family Lawyers Mackay is Mackay Based Family lawyer with offices in central Mackay. Spousal maintenance is a responsibility you or your ex-partner may have to...
FAMILY MEDIATION
Family Lawyers Mackay specialise in Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution as Part of Our Family Law Practice. A service to help to separate families resolve...
BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS
Some helpful advice if you are considering entering into a Financial Agreement. Financial Agreements under the Family Law legislation are not simple agreements, especially for...
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
Collaborative practice is a popular dispute-resolution method developed in the United States in the early 1990s. It has gained rapid popularity in the United States,...
FAMILY COURT SETTLEMENTS
At the commencement of the collaborative process, all parties and their lawyers will enter into a Participation Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Participation...
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Family lawyers Mackay and in particular Elise Foote have represented me for a number of years through my divorce and parenting plan process. Finalising these matters have at times being extremely difficult and trying. However Elise's knowledge in family law, support and empathy was unwavering. Her professionalism and compassion allowed me to remain focused on the importance of my goals and what is best for my children and our future. I can't thank Elise and Family Lawyers Mackay enough for...
Tanya S.
WHEN LIFE HAPPENS a Great thanks to the team at Family Lawyers Mackay for assisting me when Life came to a sudden stop. They have not sugar coat the the process. "There is no such thing as a winner in a Family separation" , but brought it into perspective for me. Together we had a fair outcome, and fair is the cornerstone to rebuild one's life! One can not ask for more than that.
Ellen G.
I have found everyone I have encountered at Family Lawyers Mackay very helpful. Ian Field whom I dealt with provided me with a comprehensive summary of the issues, including some I had not even considered before. And then, rather than embark on a long, hostile and expensive litigation, he brokered a negotiated resolution acceptable to both parties. The final result was very much more than what I had hoped for and the costs were significantly reduced based on his negotiations
Eve D.
Initial consultation was professional and clear guidance about the process 👌 also very honest with costs estimates. Overall i found helpful.
Shahid Masud
Family lawyers Mackay and in particular Elise Foote have represented me for a number of years through my divorce and parenting plan process. Finalising these matters have at times being extremely difficult and trying. However Elise's knowledge in family law, support and empathy was unwavering. Her professionalism and compassion allowed me to remain focused on the importance of my goals and what is best for my children and our future. I can't thank Elise and Family Lawyers Mackay enough for...
Tanya Szepanowski
Free 20 minute initial consultation. Recommended not to go ahead with a family matter. They were honest with costs upfront if I should proceed. Well done & Thank You
Suzie McDermott
