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Many things happen in a legal office from reception to the Court room. Many lawyers charge for each thing they do along the way. Gordon Lawyers do not

Gordon Lawyers strive to reduce each client's legal costs while maintaining the high quality service and advice that Gordon Lawyers has become known for.

Some lawyers are shy about their fees. At Gordon Lawyers we take the view that it is vital to be upfront and transparent about the charges that will and will not be incurred.

Gordon Lawyers are a specialist Family Law firm. The principal, David Gordon is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, with over 24 years Family Law experience.

Whether it be divorce, property settlement, custody, child support, or any family law issue, Gordon Lawyers can provide the vital advice and representation needed.

The difference between a solicitor, lawyer and barrister?

LAWYER & SOLICITOR

Mean the same thing. Lawyer is more of a USA phase that is becoming more commonly used in Australia.

Sometimes the term lawyer is used to also include a barrister.

A solicitor does most of he work in a family law case, and sometimes calls on a barrister for assistance if needed.

BARRISTERS

A Barrister and Solicitor have the same University qualifications. They are both lawyers. There is an overlap in what they each do.

The difference is the type of legal work they chose to do. Barristers normally specialise in advocacy or Court work. This means they are usually (but not always) the one who stands in front of a judge to present the client's case. But in family law, because not many cases are decided by a judge, most of the work is done by the solicitor.

Barristers normally also specialise in a limited area of law, but so do some solicitors (like Gordon Lawyers). Barristers do not deal directly with clients.

Some solicitors call themselves, Solicitors and Barristers. That's allowed in NSW. It might indicate that they do allot of in court work. But a true barrister is admitted to the Bar and cannot be a solicitor and visa versa.

How do solicitors and barristers work together - Solicitors are responsible for and have the management of a client's case. Occasionally solicitors, with the client's consent, call on a barrister to assist with Court work, settle (finalise) a particular document or give a second opinion where it may be needed. A solicitor and the right barrister working together can make a formidable team.

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There is no need to go to Court. A legally binding agreement can be achieved without anyone going to Court. Such agreements are called Consent Orders and can be used for asset divisions and parenting arrangements.

It is vital that an agreement be correctly recorded in Consent Orders to protect against a future claim. An informal, "handshake" agreement, even if it's in writing, is no protection from a future claim. A poorly prepared agreement or one that doesn't cover all the issues can cause more problems that it fixes.

Who gets the house? What happens to the super? What if I leave? Does it matter if we are not married? Do I keep my inhertance? Who pays the debts?

Gordon Lawyers can answer your questions and let you know where you stand.

While there is no such thing as custody anymore. The best interests of the children remains the most important factor in working out who the children live with and how much time they spend with each parent.

An agreement reached through mediation or with the assistance of lawyers can be recorded in a parenting plan or consent orders.

A divorce is the formal dissolution of a marriage. The only requirement to get a divorce is 12 months of separation. Divorces are no-fault. The ex-spouse's consent is not needed.

A divorce is separate from property settlements and issues about children. There is no need to wait for a divorce to do a property settlement or work out other family law issues.

Spouse Maintenance is like alimony. It can be in addition to a property settlement and child support. It can be regular payments, lump sum or as part of a property settlement.

Sometimes urgent or interim spousal maintenance is needed

If not dealt with properly it could be claimed many years after a property settlement is finalised.

Child Support is usually worked out by the Child Support Agency. They have a formula and online calculator.

But parents can agree to alternative child support arrangements with a Child Support Agreement. Such agreements can give greater certainty and flexibility in payment.

FIRST APPOINTMENT - FIXED FEE

The fee for the first consultation is fixed at $297 (inc GST).

No surprises. No obligation.
The fee is the same if the consultation is for one hour or two hours. No need to keep an eye on the clock.
Includes follow up letter and Gordon Lawyers' exclusive Info Pack
Appointment can be face-to-face, by telephone or Zoom

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