Emerson Family Law in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Divorce & Family Lawyer

Emerson Family Law

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3211 4920

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24.01.2022 Happy new year! During the break, we received a heartfelt review from one of our highly-valued family law clients whereby an exceptional and child-focused outcome was achieved following a protracted litigation battle in the Family Law Courts: "I recently engaged Gavin Lai, Senior Managing Solicitor for my relocation parenting matter. The final judgement ultimately confirmed Gavin's advice from the initial meeting.... Gavin was a wealth of knowledge, I am extremely happy to highly recommend Gavin and leave a 5 star review and also give his team a 10/10 for professionalism. In addition to the above, I consider Gavin a true gentleman and ethical solicitor in the profession." A great boost to kick-start the new year! www.emfl.com.au

19.01.2022 Today marks our Senior Managing Solicitor, Gavin Lai's, 5th year at Emerson Family Law! An ongoing privilege and pleasure to serve our highly-valued clients with the wonderful team that we have!! Here's to many more years to come!... #integrity #compassion #resolution

18.01.2022 We recently received another client review: "Highly recommend to everyone. Don't think just contact them if you are looking for a reliable law firm. The team at Emerson Family law is very Professional, efficient, Spot on and knowledgeable. Because of caring and understanding nature of Aishwarya and Gavin, I felt so comfortable to talk about the whole situation and they managed my case very well. They always replied to emails quickly and happy to talk over phone whenever I nee...ded assistance. Thank you so much for your support during tough time. finally with right advice and brilliant lawyer I got Parenting orders resolved and very happy and content to had you my lawyer. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN" We remain committed to advise and assist our highly-valued clients during this period. #integrity #compassion #resolution

17.01.2022 We recently received another client review which are we truly grateful for: I cant thank Gavin Lai and the team at Emerson Family Law enough. He guided me though the whole overwhelming experience of financial separation. He inconstantly provided me with realistic and insightful advice and never missed a detail through the whole complex process. My opinions and needs were heard, respected and responded too.... Thanks Gavin for ensuring a good outcome for my children and I moving forward. Don't hesitate, just call/email him. #integrity #compassion #resolution

15.01.2022 It's been a busy but rewarding week so far! Attended two Mediations earlier this week for separate matters - both matters resolved without the necessity of contested and protracted court proceedings. To top it off, we recently received the following review from one of our highly-valued clients:... "Hi Gavin Thank you so very much for your support, patience and understanding through the property and child support settlements. I honestly could not have done it without your guidance and legal expertise. I am very fortunate to be with Emerson family law." An ongoing pleasure and privilege to advise and assist our family law clients during this COVID-19 period. #integrity #compassion #resolution

15.01.2022 Emerson Family Law and Emerson Migration Law are looking for the next valuable member of our growing legal practice. We are looking for an experienced Receptionist/Legal Secretary who is wanting to play their part in supporting our firm's continued growth over the last 12 months. If you are interested or know of someone looking for an amazing growth opportunity professionally, please forward your CV to [email protected].

11.01.2022 Settlement reached at a Mediation (via Zoom) yesterday. Client feedback received earlier today: "Gavin ... Thank-you for the last few months and your timely and responsive input in dealing with the difficult issue of settlement. Clearly, no one is ever overly happy about these circumstances and it is a challenging time. You proved to be a very thorough,efficient and supportive person to deal with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you should the need arise." An ongoing pleasure and privilege to advise and assist our highly-valued family law clients towards final resolution, particularly during this COVID-19 period. #integrity #compassion #resolution

11.01.2022 Very proud of our Director, Mrs Aishwarya Somal, for being inducted into the inaugural Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll in the Individual category! This honour represents recognition of her sustained contribution to the lives of those impacted by domestic and family violence. A very proud milestone for our firm

11.01.2022 As we continue to operate as an "essential service" during this COVID-19 period, it is always encouraging to receive client feedback: "Gavin and his team were so supportive, professional and helpful. I can't recommend them highly enough!" A nice way to end the working week!... #integrity #compassion #resolution

10.01.2022 Recent media reports a sudden rise in divorced couples seeking quick sales putting downward pressure on property prices during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Splitting couples already account for 1 in 6 Australian home sales per year and the proportion of divorce-driven sales is predicted to rise as other sellers withdraw their homes from the current property market. It is further reported that the increased time some families spend together during this lockdown may be an additio...nal factor driving the forced sales, with social isolation putting strain on relationships. Time will ultimately tell if this will worsen if the COVID-19 lockdown continues for a prolonged period in Australia. In the meantime, if you and your spouse currently own a home (or more) and are separated (or considering separation), it is best to obtain independent legal advice before taking any steps to sell or transfer real property to your other spouse. There may be adverse legal and tax consequences if you decide to do so, without a written agreement or Court Order in place, which may come back to bite you later on. We are able to advise and assist you so that you are fully informed of suggested next steps and avoid as much as possible the financial sting involved in a separation, particularly if the net asset pool comprises of several real properties (owned by related corporate/family trust entities). During this period, it is also prudent to obtain independent advice from a suitably-qualified accountant and financial planner before selling/transfer any assets, including any real property. In that regard, we have a select panel of reputable and well-experienced accountants and financial planners who are ready, willing and able to assist so that you can make a fully-informed decision of next steps. To discuss how COVID-19 specifically affects your family law matter, please contact us today on (07) 3211 4920 or visit our website: www.emfl.com.au to make an initial appointment over the phone or by video-link. Please note that this post provides general legal information only and does not provide or intends to provide legal advice.

09.01.2022 Federal Budget Measures 2020-2021 The 2020-2021 Australian Federal Budget was released yesterday with the overarching objective of planning for Australia’s economic recovery in the current COVID-19 climate. Several measures and fiscal injections aimed at improving the expeditious resolution of Family Law matters were announced. ... These measures have been summarised below: The Government will provide $132.1 million over four years from 2020-21 to expedite the handling of family law matters and other matters in the Federal Circuit Court. This includes: $87.3 million over three years from 2021-22 to maintain funding for family law services funded under the Family Relationship Services Program, following the cessation of the social and community services wage supplementation funding; $35.7 million over four years from 2020-21 in additional resources and judges for the Federal Circuit Court (FCC) to assist with the timely resolution of migration and family law matters; $4.8 million in 2020-21 for the Family Violence and Cross Examination of Parties Scheme, which helps protect victims of family violence in family law proceedings; $1.8 million over four years from 2020-21 to implement Federal Family Violence Orders under the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme; $2.5 million in 2020-21 for a new case management system for the Family Court of Western Australia. This measure will be partially offset by an increase in FCC filing fees for migration litigants. The Government will provide $2.5 million over two years from 2020-21 for federal family law courts to maintain specialised court lists for urgent matters arising as a result of COVID-19. If you require any legal advice for your Family Law matter, please contact our office on (07) 3211 4920 so that we may schedule an initial consultation and provide the requisite advice in a timely manner.

08.01.2022 We recently received the following client review: "Gavin and the team at Emerson were always available and supportive throughout a challenging period. With a focus on support systems and self care to navigate what is ultimately a flawed family court system I am thankful to have been able to lean on Gavin and the Emerson team. Gavin’s advise and predictions proved accurate and his extensive experience Is to be admired." Spurs us on to do great work for our highly-valued clients!

05.01.2022 Sincerest condolences to the family of the late Honourable Judge Andrew.

05.01.2022 It's been a great yet hectic start to 2021 at Emerson Family Law. Since our office re-opened on 4 January, we have successfully sought the urgent discharge of an Arrest Warrant in our client's favour, successfully argued the re-opening of a parenting matter in our client's favour in addition to finalising numerous parenting and financial matters for our highly valued clients via legally-binding and enforceable agreements without the necessity of contested court proceedings in... the meantime. Onwards and upwards in 2021! #TGIF

05.01.2022 We received another positive client testimonial earlier this morning: "Gavin, You have been such a pleasure to work with, and would highly recommend you to anyone!... Again, thank you for your financial support during this incredibly difficult shut down, Can't thank you enough for you being so human... Makes the heart smile, that there are people in the world like you, who care about others. Thanks." A great way to kick-start this week! #emfl #integrity #compassion #resolution

04.01.2022 MYTH Despite popular belief, separation can occur under the one roof, even if parties have continued to live in the same residence or that either party has rendered some household services to the other party, such as cooking meals, cleaning the house, doing the laundry and gardening. It is not uncommon, particularly during this COVID-19 restriction period, for separated in Australia to remain living together for one reason or another, whether it is children, finance or ...convenience. Given the current uncertainty regarding job security and the ability/capacity to earn a sustainable income, the prevailing sentiment is to remain living under the roof (albeit separated) as they simply can’t afford to move into separate accommodation. This arrangement may last for days, weeks, months or even years from separation. To be separated under the one roof, you need to be living separately. Some examples of living separately include (but are not limited to): sleeping in separate bedrooms; ceasing any sexual relations; ceasing to socialise and communicate with each other as a married/de facto couple on a genuine domestic basis; and spending time with the child/ren separately from your former spouse/partner, etc. The above examples (whilst not exhaustive) are particularly relevant if the period that you live under the one roof will form part of the 12-month separation period necessary to apply for a Divorce Order in Australia. In that regard, the Court usually requires an Affidavit from you as the Applicant (and if possible, an Affidavit from a family, friend and/or neighbour) which supports the assertion that you and your former spouse have separated under the one roof. To discuss how COVID-19 specifically affects your matter, please contact us today on (07) 3211 4920 or visit our website: www.emfl.com.au to make an initial appointment over the phone or by video-link. Please note that this post provides general legal information only and does not provide or intend to provide legal advice.

04.01.2022 We recently received another positive review from one of our highly-valued family law clients: "Gavin was extremely helpful. He went above and beyond to help me out. He is very responsive, professional and I highly recommend him if you need any advice regarding family law. The reception/admin staffs are also very friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend Emerson Family Law.... Thank you Gavin and Team." Our ongoing privilege and pleasure to serve our clients well. #integrity #compassion #resolution

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02.01.2022 Very proud to play our part as legal advocates in assisting vulnerable women from CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) backgrounds