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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.

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Olivia Phillips

Olivia Phillips

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I have been very lucky to have all your support and guidance through what has been a very difficult time in my life.  I would never wish my experience on anyone, however would highly recommend the professional services and expertise which PFL provide.  Again I thank you all very much for your help and allowing me to progress with what I hope to be the happiest chapter of my life.
I feel in safe hands with you acting for me… it definitely lightens the load on this sometimes crazy rollercoaster ride and I couldn’t be more grateful for your advice and support.
If I know anyone with a family law issue I will be sure to recommend you.
Heartfelt thanks to yourself and the team for supporting me to reach an agreement. It's been a long and difficult journey but your assistance and support made it bearable with your professional and holistic approach.
Imagine waking up one day to find out the marriage you had cherished for years wasn’t what it seemed to be - and without going into too much detail there are really only two options: 1) Stay in a broken marriage that would never be the same. 2) Go down the path of separation and divorce and with that brings many questions… Where do you go? Who do you trust? And who can help? I chose the latter and I was a one of the lucky ones – I contacted Tony Phillips from Philips Family Law. As my world was falling down around me I heard the calm voice of Tony Phillips at the end of the phone say “I’m so sorry for your circumstances but I’m here to help” From that moment on I knew whatever happened I would be Ok…..and a lot happened!!! From navigating the custody and needs of 5 young children to going to trial to sort out the myriad of financial games that were being played. From non-disclosure to forensic accountants I felt I would eventually go to trial and along the way the team at Phillips Family Law (especially Sophie Norman and Olivia Phillips) ALWAYS had my best interest at heart (even when I was being highly emotional and the process seemed all encompassing and overwhelming). Their tenacity, thoughtfulness, attention to detail and understanding of the circumstances were beyond anything I had ever seen before. But it was so much more than legal advice – It was pointing me in the right direction when I asked “I need to change my will, who should I call?’, “I need help with financial understanding, where should I go?, “ The children need a psychologist – who is the best to help me there?”, “I need a barrister ‘ who do you recommend?” .The team at PFL walked me through the entire process with professional advice and a caring concern that made the journey of separation not a lonely one.
Phillips Family Law is the perfect team for busy professionals. No nonsense, no wasted time, no disruption to busy lives, no unnecessary emotional distress. Tony, Olivia and Amelia assisted me through a very unpleasant separation. Thanks to the Phillips team, I felt confident, supported and at peace through a process that would have otherwise been crass, emotionally devastating and very time consuming. They made it seem simple and straight forward.

Olivia is an empathetic family lawyer who takes great pride in assisting clients through their relationship breakdown to overcome the challenges they are facing.

Olivia has been recognised as a Recommended Family Divorce Lawyer and Parenting and Children’s Matter Lawyer in Queensland in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market in 2023. Prior to this Olivia was recognised as a rising star in family law in 2019, 2020 & 2021.

Olivia provides clear and strategic advice to clients on all aspects of family law. With experience and maturity well beyond her years, she has been exposed to a wide range of family law issues including complex property settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements and spousal maintenance.

While Olivia is experienced in litigation, one of her strengths lies in assisting people to find common ground, narrow issues in dispute and look for areas of agreement, wherever possible. Her approach is characterised by taking a big picture approach, distilling the issues and steering her clients away from unnecessary conflict.

With specialist experience in complex parenting and property matters, including international relocation, having successfully assisted in ensuring the return of children unilaterally removed from Australia from overseas, Olivia is committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Prior to Olivia’s admission, she spent her final year of study working as an Associate to His Honour Chief Judge O’Brien, Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland. As an associate, she gained unique perspective about the operation of the court and litigation. This experience serves her well in assisting her clients through the litigation process.

A key characteristic of Olivia’s approach is her instinctive ability to understand those she assists, to share their perspective and to build a genuine rapport when assisting them through the issues they are facing.

Olivia has been recognised by the Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession as:

Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer in Brisbane for 2023 - 2024

Recommended Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyer in Brisbane for 2022 - 2024

Rising Star in Queensland from 2019 - 2021

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