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Award Winning First Tier Family & Divorce Law Firm in peer reviewed Doyle's Guide to the Legal Profession in Brisbane from 2018 - 2020, and recognised each year since 2014 in Brisbane, Queensland
Phillips Family Law
Leading Australian Family Law Firm 2015 - 2019, Doyle's Guide
Tony Phillips
Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer in Brisbane, Queensland from 2014 – 2020, Doyle's Guide
Tony Phillips
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Tony Phillips
Leading High-Value/Complex Property and Commercial Matters Family Lawyer in Brisbane, Queensland from 2018 - 2020, Doyle's Guide
Tony Phillips
Managing Director
Fiona Caulley
Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer in Brisbane from 2018 - 2020, Doyle's Guide
Fiona Caulley
Director
Fiona Caulley
Recommended High-Value/Complex Property & Commercial Matters Family Lawyer in Brisbane 2019 - 2020, Doyle's Guide
Fiona Caulley
Director
Fiona Caulley
Leading Queensland Parenting & Children’s Matters Family Lawyer in Brisbane, Queensland from 2018 - 2020, Doyle's Guide
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Tony Phillips

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Fiona Caulley

Fiona Caulley

Director,

Accredited Family Law Specialist

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Rebecca O’Brien

Rebecca O’Brien

Senior Associate

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Stephanie Wilkinson

Stephanie Wilkinson

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Olivia Phillips

Olivia Phillips

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Charlotte Paterson

Charlotte Paterson

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Gareth Walters

Gareth Walters

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Anna Hede

Anna Hede

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I will never forget the help you gave me in navigating the most difficult time of my journey on the planet. Your care, professionalism and at times toughness, were the backbone of an unsavoury event, that you could astutely see a resolution to, far easier than I could at that time.
I appreciate Tony’s measured, level-headed and calm approach. He is a realist who ensures clients are cared for at every step of the process.
You made an unpleasant situation that bit more bearable and gave us hope. It was a lengthy negotiation, for the desired/achieved outcome and we are very grateful to you for your wonderful advice and diplomacy when we became emotional and frustrated at times.
I am more than confident to refer clients to Tony. Everyone calms down when they meet with him and he offers good, common sense commercial and property settlement advice.
I could never be at the place we are without you guidance and support.
You made a really bad situation a lot easier for me. I really appreciate it and life has been constantly on the improve ever since.
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Industry & Phillips Family Law News Articles

03 DecGeneral News

Surviving the festive season as a separated parent

Christmas after divorce can be a challenging and emotional time. It can be an equally challenging and emotional time if you are having relationship difficulties and contemplating a separation. But, if you have already made the decision, it might be the first holiday period when you are faced with ...
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26 NovGeneral News

How do you work out what the family business is worth?

When a couple separates and begin the process of identifying and valuing the assets in the pool for division, if there is a family business, this can become an area of contention. From my years of experience assisting either the business owners or their spouses, people sometimes have inflated opinions of...
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12 NovGeneral News

My day as a family lawyer – Gareth Walters

For people working outside the law, there can be a big divide in opinion about how people perceive that lawyers spend their day versus what actually happens in practice.  For those who are interested, this is how my day as a family lawyer “typically” transpires. I have put the word “typically” ...
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29 OctGeneral News

Dispelling the myths – what you must know when separating

You may hear stories from friends and family about what happened during their divorce. Perhaps you’ve seen separation or divorce play out or portrayed on television that shapes what you think may happen when you separate. As a family lawyer, I’ve heard some common myths come up time and time again ...
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15 OctGeneral News

Maintaining relationships with separating couples as an accountant or financial planner

As an accountant or financial planner, you can find yourself as the first person a client speaks to when separating from their spouse. Due to the nature of the close working relationship you have likely developed with your clients, you may find yourself facilitating conversations between a husband and ...
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24 SepGeneral News

Can you avoid Court when separating?

In my time as a family lawyer, there are a few misconceptions that come up time and time again concerning separation and divorce. While it is possible to keep most components of a separation outside of Court, this doesn’t mean that you don’t need a lawyer to assist you through the process. Common ...
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10 SepGeneral News

Accountants, Financial Planners & Lawyers: What I’ve learned over 35 years as a family lawyer

From the perspective of dealing with other professionals – lawyers, accountants and financial planners – the most significant learning for me is the importance of effective communication between the relevant professionals. The professionals I come across in my work where we have effective ...
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27 AugGeneral News

Finalising your property settlement – how to avoid buyer’s remorse

Contrary to popular belief, the action of ‘keeping the lawyers out of it’ is often the catalyst for a troublesome property settlement. The key to a streamlined property settlement is to only make agreements that you know will be final. Conflict occurs when one party does not maintain their end of ...
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13 AugGeneral News

Best Books to help cope with Divorce

When someone is experiencing separation or divorce, regardless of whether they are the instigator, on the receiving end or both have agreed to separate, there are some key books that can be helpful for the clients I advise and guide following separation. These books often provide valuable advice, ...
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23 JulGeneral News

What is financial disclosure in divorce and how can I manage it?

When a marriage or de facto relationship ends and a property settlement is required, the need to understand what financial disclosure means for you and your former partner, is key to enabling you to resolve your matter. What is financial disclosure? During a marriage or de facto property settlement ...
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16 JulGeneral News

A New Financial Year – working with business owners going through separation and divorce

For accountants and financial advisors whose clients who are business owners and are separated but yet to finalise their property settlement, there are some issues you may want to help them avoid. The most significant issue is the problems that occur when a property settlement rolls over into a new ...
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25 JunGeneral News

Could you be in a de facto relationship and not know it?

“Am I in a de facto relationship?” People typically ask this question and seek our advice at one of two points – before they start living with their partner or at the end of the relationship. When people speak with us they may be concerned about and looking to avoid being considered to be in ...
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