As established divorce and family lawyers in Brisbane, we understand that the intricacies of family law are complex enough without the added pressure of running a business or a busy household while you make your way through the maze of separation and divorce.
At Daykin Family Law, we understand that time is precious and that you need proactive divorce and family lawyers in Brisbane such as ourselves to help you achieve your goals and move towards the next chapter. It is our commitment as one of Brisbane’s leading specialist divorce and family law firms to provide you with timely, pragmatic advice to solve your issues as efficiently as possible.
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At Daykin Family Law, our team is composed of some of the most experienced divorce and family law solicitors in Brisbane.
Director, Shannon Daykin, is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, long standing Board Member each year since 2014 and now President of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland for 2024, Member of the Queensland Law Society Family Law Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee and Member of the Queensland Law Society Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. Shannon is also an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Nationally Accredited Mediator. Needless to say that if you’re after a family lawyer in Brisbane, your in safe hands with Shannon.
Shannon has been recognised in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide for Family Law in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. In the 2022 Doyle’s Guide Lists, Shannon was named as a Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer (Leading, Brisbane) and Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer (Recommended, Brisbane). In the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Lists, Daykin Family Law was named in the Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm (Recommended). In the most recent 2023 Doyle’s Guide, Shannon Daykin has been recognised in the Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Brisbane list (Recommended) and the Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Brisbane list (Leading).
Shannon prides herself in her compassionate and understanding approach as a family law solicitor in Brisbane, and her ability to garner results is second to none.
Daykin Family Law is a full-service divorce and family law firm in Brisbane offering tailored solutions in all areas of family law such as separation, and divorce, as well as property settlement, child support, spousal maintenance, parenting matters, surrogacy and other alternative pathways to parenthood.
Our experienced divorce and family lawyers in Brisbane will discuss the options available to suit your needs and are committed to providing high-quality services. We work with our clients in an honest, direct, friendly, approachable and transparent manner. We pride ourselves on being responsive and available to best suit your circumstances.
Our divorce and family lawyers are based in Brisbane CBD (Fortitude Valley), but we serve clients across Queensland as well as Australia-wide and overseas. Family law appointments are available during and after business hours. For your convenience, we offer in-person, video and phone consultations.
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Family Law encompasses legal issues related to family relationships, such as marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, and the division of assets and debts among family members. It aims to address and resolve disputes within a family setup through legal interventions.
To get an estimate of your specific situation, you can use the Child Support Estimator available on the Services Australia website or contact Daykin Family Law for personalised advice.
To file for divorce, one must submit a divorce application to the appropriate family court. The process typically requires providing evidence that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, demonstrated by a separation period of at least 12 months.
Detailed requirements can vary by jurisdiction, so it’s advisable to consult legal guidance or the court’s website for specific instructions.
The primary ground for divorce in many jurisdictions is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, evidenced by a continuous separation period of at least 12 months. This approach focuses on the fact of marriage breakdown rather than assigning blame or fault to either party.
Mediation in family law is a voluntary process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement on issues such as divorce, child custody, and property division. The mediator facilitates communication but does not make decisions for the parties.
This process encourages cooperation and can often lead to solutions that are more flexible and suitable for both parties compared to court-ordered judgments.
Child support payments are designed to cover the comprehensive expenses associated with raising a child. These expenses encompass the child’s accommodation, education, medical care, and overall welfare.
The objective is to guarantee that children benefit from sufficient economic support from both parents, addressing their requirements like apparel, nutrition, accommodation, and involvement in after-school activities.
Needing to figure out payments? See our guide on How Much Is Child Support in Australia? Calculating Child Support