Family Law issues are often complex and diverse. The integrated approach at Lavan Legal means that all of your needs can be met within our firm. We endeavour to ensure that you have full knowledge of your rights and options so that you can make prompt and informed choices about which course of action to pursue.
To minimise the adverse financial consequences of a marriage breakdown, Lavan Legal handles each case to achieve your maximum commercial advantage. We identify issues relevant to your situation, guide you through the Family Law proceedings and provide you with practical advice aimed at achieving a just and equitable result, whilst always protecting your interests.
With extensive commercial experience in litigation, business and property Law, we can provide you with support and advice in relation to any issues associated with property and wealth management.
We are differentiated in the marketplace by our emphasis on minimising exhaustive, emotional proceedings. We focus on achieving a rapid and effective property settlement. Our lawyers avoid lengthy affidavits in favour of succinct proposals for division of assets. This approach is more cost-effective and more likely to result in a faster resolution with less emotional strain.
If your relationship has irretrievably broken down we will provide you with comprehensive written advice on all of the issues – parenting, injunctions to enable you to stay in the home or prevent the dissipation of assets, property settlement, taxation issues, child support, spousal maintenance, succession and estate planning. Our written advice concludes with a step-by-step plan.
We assist you to arrange counselling at the earliest stages so that the best interests of the children are given priority.
Mediation is often effective in reaching an agreement about many of the issues arising from the breakdown of relationships. We assist you to arrange mediation. We provide you with a plan and desired outcome so that you are prepared for and can obtain the best result from mediation.
We can assist you with a parenting plan or consent parenting orders.
If you cannot reach an agreement, we will advise and represent you on the course to trial and also act as your legal counsel at trial.
Martin Bennett is an experienced advocate. Martin acts in all areas of litigation including corporate advice and disputes.
We can advise you on your basic legal obligations and guide you on the amount you should be paying.
We can assist you with:
Kevin Shields’ experience includes structuring property transactions for the most tax effective outcomes.
Patrick Thaung's experience includes the structuring of asset divestments in family disputes, estate planning and property settlements. Patrick’s practice encompasses corporate, property and general commercial law, enabling him to advise clients in all areas relevant to the protection of their assets and most effective methods of acquiring, disposing or re-organising their businesses and other interests.
Frequently wrapped up in property settlement is the issue of spousal maintenance. We can advise you on the best plan to end your financial relationship.
Your will should be up to date. Your will is revoked by marriage or divorce. Your will is susceptible to challenge after your death. We can advise you on how to make the best plan for your family and secure your testamentary wishes.
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Marriage and de facto (including same sex relationship issues):
