HopgoodGanim’s family law practice is dedicated to providing value-based legal advice and the highest levels of service and professionalism for our clients. With more than 35 years experience, we have developed one of Australia 's most well regarded family law teams, headed by partners who are experts in both family and de facto law.
The firm has extensive experience preparing agreements for those who wish to minimise the prospect of court intervention should their relationship break down. Our team will gain an understanding of your unique circumstances, listen to your needs, and investigate and communicate your options. They will help you by not only drafting a relationship agreement and providing advice on the impact of current laws on your agreement, but will also give you helpful tips to guide you through the process with your partner .
Our practitioners’ expertise in this area includes:
- Taking the time to understand your requirements.
- Undertaking a due diligence enquiry about your partner’s circumstances, where necessary, and reporting back to you.
- Drafting an agreement that complies with legislative requirements.
- Providing you with advice about the law and its impact on your agreement, enabling you to make an informed decision to enter the agreement or not.
- Preparing your pre-nuptial, cohabitation and separation financial agreements if you are married (or plan to marry) or are separated from your partner.
- Preparing your cohabitation and separation agreements if you are in a de facto relationship in Queensland .
- Providing the necessary legal advice to ensure your agreement is binding and enforceable.
- Reviewing and updating agreements from time to time to respond to changes in your circumstances and the law. We offer and recommend this legal wellness check-up as part of your overall estate planning.
To view publications written by HopgoodGanim’s family law team, including useful factsheets on a range of family law topics, please click here.
Geoff Wilson
Partner
Accredited Family Law Specialist
