Access to children
When parenting time, contact or access arrangements need legal guidance.
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Adoption
When you need guidance through the legal steps associated with adoption.
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Antenuptial contracts
When you are getting married and want advice on your matrimonial property arrangement.
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Civil matters
General civil-law disputes and claims requiring legal advice or representation.
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Civil unions
Legal issues connected with civil unions and relationship status.
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Contracts
When a contract must be reviewed, enforced or is at the centre of a dispute.
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Curatorship / Curator Bonis
When legal management of another person’s financial affairs may need to be considered.
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Custody
Parenting and care arrangements concerning children.
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Deceased estates
Administration and legal steps after a person has died.
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Divorce
Advice and representation through the divorce process.
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Divorce mediation
A structured process aimed at resolving divorce issues by agreement where appropriate.
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Domestic partnerships
Legal questions arising from long-term relationships outside marriage.
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Domestic violence
When protection and urgent legal guidance may be needed.
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Estates
Estate-related advice, administration and planning.
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Family law
The broader legal framework around relationships, children and family obligations.
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Fostering
Legal guidance around fostering arrangements.
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High Court litigation
Civil disputes or proceedings falling within High Court jurisdiction.
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Magistrates’ Court litigation
Civil proceedings handled through the Magistrates’ Courts.
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Maintenance
Financial support obligations relating to children or family members.
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Matrimonial matters
Legal issues concerning marriage, separation and matrimonial property.
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Mediation
Facilitated dispute resolution that may help parties reach agreement.
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Surrogacy law
Specialised legal guidance for surrogacy arrangements and formal requirements.
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Wills
Preparing or updating a will to record testamentary wishes.
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Commercial & civil litigation
Disputes involving business, contracts or civil claims.
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