Family Lawyers Ipswich Qld
Ryder Lawyers now offers Family Law advice appointments from our new office in Booval, Ipswich, Qld. Book a time to meet with an experienced female family law solicitor to seek guidance before you decide to separate from your partner or spouse about the way forward. We are a boutique, private law firm and do not offer legal aid services at this time. We also do not accept walk-ins, so the best way to meet with us is to call us to make a time.
Our office space is child-friendly, private and welcoming. You will enter one of our car parks from the main road (Brisbane Road, Booval, Ipswich, Qld), and travel up a pedestrian ramp to our secure entrance. Our office is within a converted house, with charming decor, toys for children and warm timber finishes. We are family lawyers in Ipswich Qld who want our clients to feel supported to express their concerns and ask questions in a comfortable environment.
Services Offered by our Family Lawyers
If you have young children, we can help you plan your separation to promote positive co-parenting after separation. We also work with young de-facto couples who do not have children, parties separating who have teenagers, retirees and those leaving same-sex relationships.
We focus on negotiated settlements out-of-court and can help parties to reach quick resolutions where they co-operate. Our Ipswich Family Lawyers often work collaboratively with your former partner or spouse who may not seek advice from a lawyer. Even without a lawyer representing your former partner or spouse, we can help you to document you property and financial settlement from them in a final, and binding way. We refer you to other specialists early for parenting plan negotiation, relationship discussions, family dispute resolution and to ensure your mental health is supported. Our clients overwhelmingly say that we provide calm and reasonable advice, without further igniting already high emotions.
As general practice lawyers in Ipswich Qld, we bring our strong commercial negotiation skills to every family separation matter. We focus on solutions and keep you informed about your matter through every stage. We use our knowledge of property law, estate planning, family trusts and superannuation to help you negotiate the best property settlement. We encourage you to meet us and see if we are the best fit family solicitors for you in Ipswich.
What can you expect from your first Family Law Appointment at Ipswich, Qld
You will meet with one of our experienced divorce lawyers at our Ipswich office to discuss your questions and concerns. Before attending, please make a note of your important personal information, including:
- The date of your marriage, if you are married
- When you started living together with your former partner or spouse
- The names and ages of any children of the parties, and a brief summary of who they are living with and where
- A brief summary of your income, and your former partner/spouse’s income
- A brief summary of what you and your former partner/spouse
When will I be divorced?
Our divorce lawyers in Ipswich understand that clients who are legally married desire a divorce quickly so that they can move on. However, our clients are often surprised to hear that a divorce is not usually the first step of work in your family matter. The order of resolution is commonly: Resolving Children Matters, Resolving Property/Financial Matters and then Legal Divorce.
We often recommend not applying for a divorce until your financial and property affairs are tidied up. This is because couples who are married usually have only 12 months from the date of divorce to finalise their financial and property settlement, and this may not be achievable if parties are not co-operating. Also, your former spouse may use this deadline as a delaying tactic, and force you into having to make expensive Court applications because the deadline is approaching. For separated de facto couples, we would mention that the timeframe for you to resolve your financial and property settlement is usually two years from the date of your separation.
Get to know us
Your Legal Team
We are a team of lawyers committed to supporting you during your legal matter
Carolyn Ryder, Legal Practitioner Director
Carolyn Ryder enjoys supporting retirees and families in the local area to reach their goals and solve legal problems. She has a wide range of legal skills in Estate Planning, Family Law, Conveyancing and Small Business Law and can be the sounding board and support person you are looking for if you are under pressure or stressed.
Carolyn has built a reputation in the local community as the trusted lawyer to contact for complex legal and personal matters.
Brenna Simpson, Solicitor
Brenna Simpson is a solicitor at Ryder Lawyers who has a special interest in Family Law and Wills and Estates Law.
Brenna is passionate about working with individuals who are considering separating from their partners and helping them to make informed decisions about their legal rights. She offers support to people during what can be a very vulnerable time.
Brenna also enjoys empowering young families by assisting them with their estate planning needs, including Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys and Superannuation Benefits.
A gentle note: this article is written for legal information purposes only and it is not intended as legal advice. We have not taken into account your personal circumstances when writing this article. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your personal circumstances.
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