Family Law

Neil Kirby will provide practical and sensible legal advice to assist with your family law or relationship problems. When relationships break down reliable advice is absolutely essential to guide you through the turbulence and uncertainty of that often unforseen circumstance. The importance of early appropriate advice cannot be overstated. Before you consider moving forward with your parenting or property dispute be sure to discuss the matter with Neil.

Neil’s family law expertise covers:

  • Property disputes and settlement
  • Children’s matters and custody arrangements
  • Identifying the value of matrimonial assets
  • Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs)
  • Appearances in the Family, Federal Circuit Courts and Local Court
  • Interstate appearances
  • Binding Financial Agreements

Neil is sensitive to the emotional toil and difficulty associated with court proceedings. Neil provides his clients with alternatives to court proceedings wherever possible through mediation and negotiation. In the event an agreed solution is not available Neil ensures that court proceeding are prepared swiftly and cost-effectively.

Due to his broad experience and practice in commercial law Neil developed capacity to understand the commercial issues such as, complex business structures, companies, trusts and shares and family businesses. Neil is focused on ascertaining the value of assets of the relationship and to conduct forensic procedures to where appropriate to extract an effective settlement and outcome.

If you require assistance with any family law matter please contact Neil Kirby at Edwards Kirby Lawyers on (02) 8090 4600 or neil@eklawyers.com.au