Family Law
Goddard Elliott has been actively involved in the conduct of Family Law since the Family Law Act came into operation in 1976.
Our Family Law team is experienced in handling the various ways of resolving Family Law problems and skilled in assisting clients to select the most suitable method in each case. Goddard Elliott has an established reputation in Family Law, and accepts referrals from other lawyers.
We work as a team with our clients and professionals such as Barristers, Psychologists, Counsellors and Accountants who we call on at times depending on the nature of the case. In addition, we have access to a variety of legal experts in other areas of law both within and outside the practice of Goddard Elliott.
Our objective is to provide cost effective representation for each client using our experience, legal skills and judgement, not only in the area of Family Law but also in other areas of law which become relevant in Family Law cases.
Major services in Family Law
- Divorce;
- Property settlements specialising in:-
- Issues relating to the financial history and contribution;
- Complex commercial and tax structures;
- Valuation of real estate, business interests and other property; and
- Superannuation splitting and valuation of interests in superannuation.
- Binding Financial Agreements;
- Pre- Marriage & Co-Habitation Agreements;
- Spousal & adult child maintenance;
- Children & parenting issues;
- Child Representation - We practice as Independent Children's Lawyers;
- Injunctions;
- Relocation and recovery of children; and
- Child support.