Niamh O’Dowd – Senior Associate Niamh is an accomplished and experienced Family Lawyer, having exclusively practiced in this area of law. Niamh was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2016. Highly regarded by her clients as being an astute advisor with her professional and […]
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Elizabeth Main – Partner Elizabeth has extensive experience in criminal defence law, traffic and drink driving law and domestic violence law. A highly regarded advocate, she prides herself on connecting with her clients, providing a non-judgmental and plain-English approach to best assist her clients, whilst tirelessly defending their rights in court. A testament to her
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Samuel Hwang – Partner Samuel is an experienced Criminal Defence lawyer who has successfully represented many clients in crippling situations with different backgrounds. He is well known for his ability to critically assess a case and meticulously implement the best course of action to achieve a desired outcome. This includes charges being downgraded or withdrawn
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Yasmin Elabbasi – Law Clerk Yasmin is currently a full-time student at Southern Cross University studying a Bachelor of Laws. Yasmin is currently working part-time as a Law Clerk whilst completing her studies and is passionate about law. Yasmin is also passionate about women’s rugby league and is currently playing first division with the Tweed
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Peter Gao – Paralegal Peter is currently employed part-time as a Paralegal at TWC Lawyers. He graduated from Griffith University with a Juris Doctor degree in July 2024 and is now pursuing a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at Bond University, aiming for admission as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2025.
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Charlotte Edwards – Law Clerk Charlotte has recently completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland. She intends to be admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland in January 2025. Charlotte is employed with the firm as Law Clerk and is working on a full-time basis. She has 5
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By Natalie Tuson – Senior Associate Family law Navigating the complexities of family law can be challenging, especially when it comes to property settlements. Whether you’re going through a divorce or separating from a de facto partner, ensuring that your property settlement is well-documented is crucial. Here’s why documenting your property settlement is essential for
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Other than deciding on parenting arrangements for children, what happens to the family pet if spouses separate can be one of the most emotional and difficult matters to sort out. Unfortunately, while you might call Mr Twinkles your fur baby and treat him accordingly, the Courts are going to take an approach that many people
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Every day, people begin and end personal relationships. The vast majority of endings happen without the Court getting involved in any way, shape or form. Sometimes this is because the relationships were fairly new, casual, or potentially not committed to the extent of either marriage or a recognisable de facto relationship. But there are some
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By Bianca McDuff – Senior Family Lawyer Having practised in Family Law for several years, a common concern I hear from fathers is the perception that the Court is biased against men. Whilst the Family Law Act is written in gender-neutral terms and does not contain any considerations that specifically favour mothers, the statistics from
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One of our experienced family law practitioners, Bianca McDuff discusses communication strategy methods that may assist. Navigating parenting arrangements and communicating with the other parent can be difficult following separation. Separation in itself brings about a number of heightened emotions. These emotions do not always resolve with the passing of time. Communication issues often escalate
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Family law mediation is a significant event in the course of a separation. While it could take place early, mediation is often after months of document gathering, advice, and possible Court hearings. So it’s no surprise that adequately preparing for mediation is essential. Below we set out 5 key discussions you should have with your
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Bianca McDuff – Senior Associate LLB, BBA, GradDip LP Bianca is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland since 2015 and practises predominantly in the areas of Family Law and Domestic Violence. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Bianca is a dedicated and enthusiastic Solicitor,
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Every day, people begin and end personal relationships. The vast majority of endings happen without the Court getting involved in any way, shape or form. Sometimes this is because the relationships were fairly new, casual, or potentially not committed to the extent of either marriage or a recognisable de facto relationship. But there are some
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We admit that most people don’t go out for a romantic dinner together only to work their way through a list of factors that might indicate they are in a de facto relationship. After all – who cares? Well, you probably should. Why? Because moving beyond “we’re dating” into “we’re in a de facto relationship”
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