The Impact of Inheritances on Family Law Property Settlements
Inheritances are often a contentious issue in family law property settlements due to the emotional significance that is attached to…
Read MoreI work between both the Toowoomba and Brisbane offices, and also travel regularly to assist clients in other locations including Darwin, New South Wales, far north Queensland and other regional areas throughout Queensland and Australia. I also assist clients who are currently employed or living overseas, such as members of the Australian Defence Force.
I am a former President of the University of Southern Queensland Cricket Club Toowoomba and have coached several junior representative cricket teams in the region. I regularly support different charitable organisations with sponsorship and or attendance at events including Legacy Brisbane, Young Care, CARP and 42 to 42.
I am a previous President of the Downs and South Western Queensland Law Association and have served on committees with The Queensland Law Society mentor programme. I was part of the Toowoomba Collaborative Law Pilot programme.
I have extensive experience in all facets of Family Law and legal issues that arise from relationship breakdowns. My specialisation includes Binding Financial Agreements, complex family trusts or company arrangements, representing third parties and advising trustee’s in bankruptcy who have been joined into property disputes. I assist parties in obtaining or defending Domestic Violence Orders. I work regularly with people involved in farming ventures, mining, earthmoving, transport, building and construction, fisheries and general business. I have also represented parties in overseas international and interstate relocation cases.
I have undertaken significant training and worked with parties in Collaborative Law matters over the last 12 years.
I have built a strong network with other leading experts in Valuation, Financial Facilitators, Accounting, Financial Planning and Allied health professionals to work co-operatively with and provide the best results for my clients.
I am regularly referred work from these experts and other legal professionals as a trusted advisor in my field of Family Law.
I reside just outside of Toowoomba on a farming property with my wife and two teenage sons. We breed Droughtmaster cattle and other livestock.
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