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Despite other elements of our lives being impacted by COVID19, it is still important for us to be able to continue to assist you to progress your family law matter, and we have the contingencies in place to support you and our team to do so. The Phillips Family Law team have processes and procedures in place to allow our team to work remotely when required to enable us to continue to provide you with a high level of client service.

To ensure the care of both our clients and our team, we will be minimising physical in office meetings by making best use of technology. We recommend that meetings are done so via phone or video conferencing and our team have the processes in place to arrange this for you.

Moving forward, when making contact with Phillips Family Law we kindly ask that you:

Use phone and/or email as your first point of contact with us;

Let us know if you have left hotel quarantine in the last 14 days, and/or have been in contact with anyone who has been in hotel quarantine in the last 14 days or is unwell;

Let us know if you have travelled within a government declared COVID-19 hotspot within 14 days, and/or been in contact with anyone who has travelled within a government declared COVID-19 hotspot within 14 days; and

Let us know if you become unwell within 14 days of having been in our office.

Our office hours and contact details remain the same and have not changed.

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Navigating Family Law Audio Library

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Welcome to our Audio Library for busy people who want to learn on the go. We have created this audio library for people who wish to be informed about what they should know about their family law matters. Listen as you drive, exercise or wherever you like.

Below, you will find a Table of Contents where our recorded topics are organised by category. We will be adding to our Audio Library regularly so bookmark this page so you can return later. Additional content on the way includes information about what to know about your finances and property, children and parenting arrangements, disputes and dispute resolution, international family law matters, new relationships and asset protection and more.

We trust you will find this audio resource helpful.

Disclaimer: The content in these audio recordings provide general information, however it does not substitute legal advice or opinion. This information is best used in conjunction with an experienced member of our team.
Table of Contents

Just Separated/About To Separate


Before You Separate: What to Ask a Lawyer and Common Mistakes Explained


How to Get the Most Out of Your First Appointment with a Family Lawyer


Don’t press send! How to communicate when going through separation and divorce


Don’t press send! How to communicate when going through separation and divorce


Dispelling the myths – what you must know when separating


How To Divorce Well: Working Together To Plan Your Life Apart


Self Care During Separation and Divorce


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Children & Parenting


Helping children through divorce - 4 tips to help them through your separation and divorce


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Finances & Property


Why You Don’t Need to Wait 12 Months – The Processes in Divorce


What Is Financial Disclosure in Divorce and How Can I Manage It?


How To Financially Separate from a Spouse or Partner – Do’s and Don’ts


Separation, Divorce and Business Ownership


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Disputes & Dispute Resolution


Communication During Separation: 5 Tips To Manage Toxic Communication


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New Relationships


How To Protect Assets From De Facto Relationships


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De Facto Relationships


What Happens When a de Facto Relationship Ends? What Are You Entitled to and Is the Other Party Entitled to Half of Your Property?


Could You Be in a de Facto Relationship and Not Know It?


How To Protect Assets From De Facto Relationships


De Facto Relationships in Family Law: Classification, Obligations & Entitlements


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Asset Protection


De Facto Relationships in Family Law: Classification, Obligations & Entitlements


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Recognized by Best Lawyers as Best Lawyer practicing in Family Law and Family Law Mediation (2024 edition)
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Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer in Brisbane from 2018 - 2024
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