Family Law

Too often we can feel threatened into doing nothing, and it is something we regret in the long run. With McLaughlin & Associates Lawyers we can navigate around the discomfort that comes with most aspects of family law, and push for a decisive, positive outcome.

Our Family Law Services

Child Custody

It will be necessary to decide where your children will live following separation and what time they will spend with each parent.

De Facto Relationships

Since the amendments to the Family Law Act took effect, defacto couples in Queensland now have easier access to the Courts to settle their disputes at the end of their relationship.

Divorce

Unfortunately it is a fact of modern life that nearly 50% of marriages will end in divorce (and the rate is even higher for second and third marriages!).

Grandparent’s Rights

A lot of grandparents don’t realise that they have rights to see their grandchildren when their child’s marriage breaks down.

Property Disputes

Unfortunately, couples cannot always agree as to the division of property upon the breakdown of a marriage or defacto relationship, resulting in property disputes.

Surrogacy

The law relating to surrogacy is complicated and it is vital that you get advice from an expert family lawyer. Each State has its own law in relation to surrogacy.

Your Experienced Family Lawyers

At McLaughlin & Associates Lawyers we are here to help you through your legal battles. Having had over 50 years experience across most family law areas, we will raise the important issues and do our best to deliver the results you are after.

If you are experiencing, or about to endure a dispute in family law, do not hesitate to contact us.

Divorce

In Australia, the courts rely on the the ‘no-fault’ principle, meaning that the reason for the breakdown of marriage is not taken into consideration.

Children

We are able to advise you in a broad range of children’s matters. These matters include, but are not limited to child support, child protection and child custody.