Family Lawyers Mackay
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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 impact it will have on the children. The second thought is almost always to wonder what the law says about parenting arrangements and how the separation will affect future contact with the children. At all times, you should be fully informed about your legal rights and position as well as those of the Child Custody involved.

If you are separating obtain full details about the parenting of your children, your rights, and obligations. For more information please visit our blog on Child Custody.

At Family Lawyers Mackay, our team can talk you through the underlying legal principles and explain what confusing terms such as equal shared parental responsibility, and significant and substantial time mean for you and your children in practical terms. We’ll guide you through all your options for finding parenting solutions that work for you and your partner.Child Custody

We’ll tell you what steps you need to take and when you need to take them. We’ll also let you know what you should avoid so you don’t compromise your legal rights. When necessary, we’ll take steps to obtain your legal protection in situations involving family violence.

If you would like to read the relevant sections of the legislation in regard to Divorce Property Settlement please go to the Family Law Act.

ALWAYS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND KNOW WHERE YOU STAND

By consulting one of our accredited family law mackay specialists.

Please reference Sections 60 – 70 inclusively.

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Family Lawyers Mackay supports you with representation, advocacy, mediation, or collaboration to help you to attain your best outcome regarding parenting, the division of assets, and spousal maintenance as painlessly and inexpensively as possible.

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I highly recommend Rebecca from Family Lawyers Mackay for anyone needing family law assistance. She supported me through my separation with professionalism, clear communication and practical advice every step of the way. She was approachable, easy to work with, and always kept me informed throughout the process. Rebecca worked efficiently to resolve the matter as quickly as possible while ensuring I understood my options and felt supported. I really appreciated her knowledge, responsiveness, and dedication. Thank you for making what...
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I was extremely happy with the service I was given in my recent separation and divorce. Rebecca Casanovas’ professionalism efficiency and attention to detail was outstanding. Everything was handled in a very informative and respectful way. I would highly recommend Rebecca to any of my friends family and acquaintances in the future.
L S
Ian Field was extremely helpful in settling my family property matter, and I successfully regained my property. My sincere thanks and appreciation.
Ayub
Exceptional service provided. Will recommend highly
Simone Saccotelliopen
S. S
I found their website very useful & informative, Rebecca is amazing, she is patient with me who is struggling about property settlement, consent order, child support lump sum payment without saying any legal fees / booking in advance just answer as much as she can, even advice if local firms can help, go with local lawyer which will be easier for communication. She is a gem in legal field.
Suzie McDermott
Ng A
Initial consultation was professional and clear guidance about the process 👌 also very honest with costs estimates. Overall i found helpful.
Masud
Shahid
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
Suzie
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...
Suzie McDermott
Tanya
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
Tanya Szepanowski
Eve
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.
Tanya Szepanowski
Ellen

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