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We specialise in separation and divorce, financial settlements, parenting and children arrangements, prenuptial and financial agreements, defacto and same sex relationships and other family law matters.
We specialise in separation and divorce, financial settlements, parenting and children arrangements, prenuptial and financial agreements, defacto and same sex relationships and other family law matters.
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Family Law can be complicated and nuanced.
It makes sense to have people on your team whose sole focus and expertise is Family Law.
Under the stewardship of Tony Phillips, one of Queensland's most experienced, skilled and highly respected Family Law Specialists, we have helped thousands of people successfully navigate what you are facing now.
Phillips Family Law
Award Winning Queensland Family Law Firm – First Tier in peer reviewed Doyles Guide to the Legal Profession
Phillips Family Law
Leading Australian Family Law Firm 2015 - 2019, Doyles Guide
Tony Phillips
Preeminent Queensland Family Lawyer from 2014 – 2019, Doyles Guide
Tony Phillips
Managing Director
Tony Phillips
Leading High-Value/Complex Property and Commercial Matters Family Lawyer in Queensland from 2018 - 2019, Doyles Guide
Tony Phillips
Managing Director
Fiona Caulley
Leading Family Lawyer in Queensland from 2018 - 2019, Doyles Guide
Fiona Caulley
Director
Fiona Caulley
Leading High-Value/Complex Property and Commercial Matters Family Lawyer in Queensland in 2019, Doyles Guide
Fiona Caulley
Director
Fiona Caulley
Leading Queensland Parenting & Children’s Matters Family Lawyer from 2018 - 2019, Doyles Guide
Fiona Caulley
Director
Testimonials
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.
News
Industry & Phillips Family Law News Articles
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
11 JunGeneral News
Parents, Accountants & Financial Advisors: what you need to know about how child support works
We work closely with our clients and their financial advisors when a relationship is coming to an end and there are dependent children involved. It is an area that has a significant amount of misapprehension, particularly of late. There have been significant changes to the Child Support (Assessment) Act ...
28 MayGeneral News
I can fix this myself – the dangers of going rogue on your lawyer
At times there is a misconception that lawyers say or do particular things to ‘rack up more fees’. In the practice I work in, I can safely say the actions and advice we offer are purely for the benefit of our clients. We manage multiple cases at a time and don’t wish to unduly extend […]
14 MayGeneral News
Accountants, Financial Planners & Family Lawyers: Working together for the optimal client outcome
As accountants or financial planners who are trusted advisors to your clients, there are some ways you can further help your clients and optimise their overall experience. For people who are going through separation and divorce, a good client-lawyer-advisor relationship can help expedite what can be a ...
23 AprGeneral News
Why can’t you give me a precise answer about my property entitlement?
In my work with clients, one of the areas that people can find difficult to get their head around is the concept of being given a range of outcomes rather than a precise percentage when it comes to their property settlement entitlement. When we mention a range to our clients, for example, between 45% and...
16 AprGeneral News
How are contributions in long marriages assessed where an inheritance is received?
I recently attended the Family Law Intensive Series in Sydney and one recent case highlighted was Hurst & Hurst. What makes this case interesting was that it considered how contributions were assessed in long marriage where an inheritance was received. The scenario where inheritances are received ...
