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New Way Lawyers

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Take a listen to this podcast with our CEO, Carolyn Devries, as she shares her experience and wisdom about family law parenting matters.

22.01.2022 Shortly after our first office opened, a brave lady contacted us seeking help to leave a violent relationship. The physical violence had started on the marriage night and had continued for 35 years. She had lost count of the number of bruises she had hidden beneath make up, long sleeve shirts and scarves. She had tried leaving early in the relationship, but with two young children and no assets or money in her name the only place she could go was to her family. He always came... and found her and manipulated her into returning. But the children were grown now and she had been setting aside funds each week from a dog walking service she had secretly set up. She knew it was time to leave for good. Finally, an opportunity presented, her husband was away overnight on a fishing trip so she left and checked into a hostel. She came to see us the next morning and within 48 hours we had obtained a domestic violence order to protect her. Our family lawyers also commenced negotiating a property and financial settlement with her husbands lawyer however the negotiations were met with stonewalling, delays and resistance. Our advice in the circumstances was to commence court proceedings. Shortly before we filed the documents to commence proceedings her husband arranged with his lawyers to remove her from his Will, leaving her with nothing, and then he took his own life. We supported and cared for this courageous woman as she experienced mixed emotions of loss, anger, sadness and pain. Our client care coordinators called her regularly, just to check in and see if she was okay. We sent her a hamper filled with her favourite sweet treats just to let her know we were thinking of her. We sent her uplifting blogs to encourage her when she felt down. We also resolutely protected her legal interests by commencing a family provisions claim contesting her husbands Will. Our lawyers advocated for her interests and entitlements and she was ultimately awarded the bulk of her husbands estate and she was able to establish herself financially. We were overjoyed when a year on this lovely lady dropped into our office again to say hello and to show us pictures of the garden she had just planted in her new town house and pictures of the rescue dog she had adopted from the dog shelter. She seemed happy, at peace and hopeful about the future. Our team of amazing lawyers are committed to providing care, compassion and kindness to individuals who are facing difficult and emotional legal situations while at the same time determinedly protecting and advocating for just and fair outcomes. [Image displayed is a stock photography image for protection of identity and for privacy reasons]

22.01.2022 New Way Lawyers are excited to be partnering with Kids in the City and Kids on the Coast Magazine to provide legal information about family law and estate law matters to their readers. Look out for our first column in the upcoming September / October edition of the magazine..

22.01.2022 New Way Lawyers have created a helpful resource for parents who have recently separated, which has now been published by Kids in the City / Kids on the Coast Magazine. By answering a short quiz, parents can get an indication of what type of parenting arrangement may work best for their family post separation. Click on the link below to complete the quiz. #newwaylawyers #nonprofitlawfirm #familylaw

21.01.2022 Over the past ten years. We have helped many dads who have been prevented from seeing their children. We have also helped many mums when their children have been withheld from them. We have helped dads who have kept the children in their care and not allowed them to see their mother due to concerns of risk and har...m. We have equally helped mums who have held their children from their father due to safety and welfare concerns. We have advocated for protection for many women who have experienced domestic violence yet we have also sought protection for men who have been subjected to domestic violence. We have represented men who seek a financial settlement that favours them but we have also acted for women who want financial settlement to be weighted toward them. In family law, the conversations and dialogues so often become very gender based, when in reality separation and divorce is a really difficult and challenging process for everyone, regardless of their gender, age, culture and background. That is why one of the values that we uphold at New Way Lawyers is equality. We help anyone that comes to us by providing accurate and honest advice as well as care and support so they can find a positive pathway forward for the future. At New Way Lawyers we are pro male and pro dad but at the same time we are equally pro female and pro mum. We are also without a doubt pro child and we are passionate about child focused outcomes where children can flourish and be safe, healthy and happy.

21.01.2022 This year its been a priviledge to help many clients who have been facing difficult legal situations. Its rewarding to reflect on the messages of thanks received from some of these clients.

20.01.2022 One of the first things our family law clients see when they walk into our Burleigh office is this beautiful quote. We believe in walking along side our clients, through all the highs and lows of separation and divorce, until a resolution is achieved.

20.01.2022 Most children grow up believing in happy endings. The movies they watch usually end that way and the books they read so often end with everyone walking off as one into the sunset. That’s why, when children see their parents go through separation and divorce, they naturally wish for a happily ever after ending. Sometimes this wish comes true and the family reunites. But most of the time things don’t end this way. More often than not the family walk toward the horizon on diffe...rent paths, headed in different directions. Following separation, children walk a path between their parents and all too often holding onto one parents hand means they have to let go of the other parent’s hand. They are caught in a state of almost tug of war, feeling unsteady and torn. Some children are more fortunate though. Although their parents walk on separate paths they still walk close enough so the children can hold the hands of both them at the same time and know the childhood joy of both parents carrying their weight and providing support. As family lawyers our role is to influence the path that the parents take and try to draw them closer together so that despite their separation they can work together for the sake of their beautiful children.

19.01.2022 The team at New Way Lawyers, Australias first non profit law firm, have been out and about in our local communities this week. Our Burleigh team attended the Gold Coast Seniors Expo earlier this week and had a great time presenting information about estate law to attendees. We also made a visit to the residents of Palm Lake Care Redland Bay and shared an information session on Wills, Powers of Attorneys and Advance Health Directives. If you are part of a community group and you would like one of our lawyers to present a free legal education and information session to your group give us a call.

19.01.2022 Every week, through our client care program, we send out a encouraging blog to our clients who are going through difficult legal situations such as separation and divorce. One of our recent blogs was so encouraging and uplifting that wanted to share it with the rest of our New Way Facebook community. We hope it encourages you and challenges you to be a source of joy and hope to others. ... Two older men happened to share the same hospital room. With only one window to look out of, the man closest to it would daily describe all he could see to his friend. He looked forward to those times as his roommate would in great detail tell him about the beautiful park across the street, filled with trees, flowers, the grass so green it looked like carpet. Each day brought another scene. A young mother with her newborn, children playing ball, dads with their sons, and so on. The pictures played out in his imagination and brought relief from his condition. His bed wasnt close to the window, but he was able to see it through his roommates words. Each morning upon waking up, he waited with anticipation to hearing more scenes described. What was unfolding in the park? How about the sky? The clouds? He would listen about the change of seasons, autumn, winter, the first snowfall covering the ground like a white blanket. All of these images played out only in his imagination, but to him, it was so real as his fellow bedside partner took the time daily to verbalize all he saw through the window. Then late one night his friend passed away. As he was removed from the hospital room he thought, this is my chance to be by the window and to see it all for myself. Filled with anticipation, the nurse came and moved his bed. As he raised himself up for his first look out the window, he was shocked! The window faced a blank wall. There was no park, trees, children, no, just a blank wall. Each of us have a choice. We can live out a place of negativity and gloom or out of a place of imagination filled with hope and possibilities that lifts and inspires others.

18.01.2022 New Way Lawyers will be closed from Friday 20 December 2019 at 1:00 pm and re-open on Monday 6 January 2020 at 9:00 am. In the meantime, if you need any information about our services, you can visit our website at www.newwaylawyers.com.au. We take this opportunity to wish you a safe and joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

17.01.2022 Recently we helped a woman in her late 50s who was facing a very stressful and worrying situation. She and her husband had separated 19 years ago, after their children had finished school. There was no ill will or animosity between them and they wanted to remain friends for the sake of their family. They were able to reach agreement about their property and finances and didnt see the need for a divorce so they didnt involve lawyers. She remained in the house and took over... payment of the mortgage, although the house remained in joint names. He kept some shares and savings from bank accounts, which he spent soon after separation. After parting, things seemed to go along smoothly. She went back to work, focusing on paying down the mortgage on the house, aiming to set herself up for retirement. He also worked hard, setting up a small business to generate income to support himself, but ultimately the business failed leaving him with a large amount of debt. He was left with no option but to declare bankruptcy. She was shocked, confused and upset when she received a letter in the post informing that the house was to be sold so her husbands debts could be paid out. It was at that point that she came to see us for help. Thanks to the expertise and experience of our team of family lawyers we achieved an outcome where the sale of the house was avoided and she was registered as the sole owner of the house. She was relieved and grateful for the outcome, but what she was most pleased about was that we had approached her matter in a dignified and respectful manner that allowed the amicable relationship between her and her ex to continue. We pride ourselves on achieving excellent outcomes, but more importantly, we pride ourselves on how we achieve these outcomes. In our view, the process is just as important as the outcome.

17.01.2022 Earlier this year we received a call from a man who was very ill and in hospital. He wanted to make a Will so his partner and young children were provided for if he did not recover. He was surprised and relieved when we said that our lawyers would come to the hospital and meet with him there so he would feel more comfortable. We met with him and sat and listened to his concerns and his fears. We provided him with advice and answered his questions and helped him make his Will ...so that he had peace of mind. He shared how grateful he was for the help we had provided. Sadly this gentleman did not recover from his illness and a week after he made his Will he passed away. Usually the relationships we have with our clients span over weeks, months and even years and we come to know them very well but sometimes, like with this man, the relationship is much shorter. Regardless of the length of the relationship our lawyers are conscious of taking advantage of those important moments. The moments when people need timely and accurate advice to put their fears to rest, the moments when people need action taken to protect themselves and the ones they love, and the moments when they need support and encouragement to face a challenging or difficult situation.

16.01.2022 We love giving back to the community and one way that we do this is through our free JP Service. Every Friday our Capalaba office partners with Capalaba Park Shopping Centre to provide a JP service to their customers. Our Burleigh Waters office also provides a JP service on Wednesdays. Last year we provided JP services to over 3,500 individuals. Visit our website for information about our JP service. #newwaylawyers #JP #justiceofthepeace

16.01.2022 Parenting arrangements following separation need to be tailored to suit the individual needs of each family. There is no one size fits all approach. One approach that can work for some families is bird nesting. If you need help with parenting arrangements following separation New Way Lawyers, Australias first non profit law firm, can assist.

14.01.2022 Through our 'Lunch with a Lawyer' Facebook group we are providing free legal information to more than 625 members and over the past few months we have answered more than 269 family law questions. Every weekday , our experienced family lawyers spend their lunch break online sharing legal information and answering legal questions. If you have family law questions join New Way Lawyers 'Lunch with a... Lawyer' Facebook group and get free answers to your questions. Join the Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.newwaylawyers.com.au As Australia’s first non-profit law firm we have always had a strong sense of community and been committed to helping people going through difficult legal situations such as separation, divorce or the loss of a loved one. With Legal Aid and Community Legal Centres scaling back face to face advice sessions and representation, New Way Lawyers is stepping up and helping out.

14.01.2022 Usually we share posts about the wonderful work that our lawyers do to help people who are facing difficult legal situations, but in the interests of keeping things real we also want to share about one of the times when we felt frustrated and powerless to help because of a flawed system that all to often delivers unfair and unjust outcomes. A parent recently came to us for help because they hadnt seen their nearly 16 year old daughter since a difficult and high conflict se...paration. They shared how they always had a close and loving relationship with their daughter but the other parent was now poisoning the childs views and alienating them. Birthday cards and presents that had been sent were coming back marked return to sender, messages on Facebook were being blocked and calls were also blocked. The concerned parent wanted to take the matter to court and get an outcome. We sat and talked at length with this parent. We explained that they certainly could go to Court and we would support them and advocate strongly for them if that was their decision. But we also talked about the bigger question of should they go to Court. We shared about the processes involved, the long time frames, the costs, the stress and the uncertainty. We shared the confronting possibility that by the time a final decision was made by a Judge their child might be an adult. We talked about alternatives to Court, including mediation and family counselling but in the circumstances none of these were assured of working either. This parent left our first meeting faced with an unthinkable choice start down a pathway that seemed to be doomed to fail or turn and walk away and not even try. Either way, the path ahead was a difficult one. Three weeks later, we met with this parent again - they had made a decision. We could see the pain in their eyes and the raw emotion on their face as they shared that they had made the heartbreaking decision to walk away for now and wait in hope that their daughter would reconnect when they were older. We sat in silence with this parent as the weight of the decision hung in the room. We supported this parent, as best we could by connecting them with a support group for alienated parents. We provided them with practical suggestions for emotional self-protection, like taking out an ad in a newspaper on the birthday of their daughter and keeping this for their child rather than sending a card or writing letters to their daughter so they could read them at a later stage. We remain connected with this parent and we wait in hope with them that one day their children will reach out and reconnect with them. A lot of the time we have to tell people things that are upsetting and confronting. At New Way Lawyers, we are committed to being honest and sharing the truth with people even when it hurts and is painful, but we will always approach these difficult situations with great empathy, compassion and care.

13.01.2022 In the lead up to Christmas our team of family lawyers share some tips and guidance with newly separated parents about how to plan for a for happy and stress free festive season

12.01.2022 At New Way Lawyers we think families are special and we recognize and celebrate the role that Fathers play in families. To all the Dads out there, have a wonderful Fathers Day!

11.01.2022 Check out our most recent article published in Kids in the City and Kids on the Coast magazines.

11.01.2022 Think of this as my Jerry Maguire, Manifesto moment. The way family law services are provided needs to change. Our families are special, and when a family faces separation, divorce or the loss of a loved one lawyers should be there to help, not see it as a commodity or an opportunity for shareholders or partners to make money. Based on this conviction, in 2009 I established New Way Lawyers, Australias first non profit law firm. As a non profit law firm there are no shareh...olders or partners making a profit from our clients painful legal situations. Fees are charged for services, but only to cover operating costs, meaning they are generally 30% lower than those by normal law firms. I was deeply saddened last week when I read this article. https://www.businessnewsaus.com.au//inside-australian-fami Families across Australia are spending $1.1 billion on family law services and it is common for law firms to be making 27% profit or more from the fees charged to clients. That means about $297 million of the $1.1 billion spent represents profit going to the partners and shareholders of law firms. Surely that money is better off in the hands of the distressed families as they seek to rebuild their future. Hearing that a law firm is seeking $6.5 million from investors to expand operations, so that they can increase the profits made from familys painful legal situations convinced me that I need to boldly share that there is a better way, a New Way. For the past 10 years New Way Lawyers has been slowly but steadily growing, without injection of capital from shareholders. Earlier this year a fourth branch office was opened in Brisbane City and our team of lawyers reached 13. New Way Lawyers is ready to expand; however, it is difficult to compete with companies that can quickly raise $6.5 million. Thats why I am asking for your help. So how can you help? The simple way is by sharing this story and following New Way Lawyers Facebook Page or LinkedIn Page. If a family member or friend ever faces a difficult legal situation they need to know about New Way Lawyers. For anyone working in the media or who has connections in the media I would love to share the New Way Lawyers story on a bigger platform as it is something special and worthy of being shared. If you are a family lawyer and you would like to join the New Way Lawyers team or bring your practice under our brand I would love to hear from you, so contact me via LinkedIn. I would I also love to hear from any other professionals or businesses who want to partner with New Way Lawyers. If thats you feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn. Finally, if you what I have shared with you has stirred you and you want be an ongoing ambassador for New Way Lawyers then email your details to [email protected] so we can add you to our core group of supporters.

11.01.2022 For the past seven months we have been helping a young mum find a way forward after her husband left and moved away with their two young children. We have sat with her, listened to her, supported her, encouraged her and advocated for her as she faced some of her darkest days, not knowing where the children were living, where they were going to school and not being able to see or talk to them. Through the amazing work of our lawyers, resolution has been achieved and the child...ren have been returned to live with their mother, while spending weekend time and school holidays with their father. We are heartened that the work that we have done lays the foundation for a better and brighter future for this family but we are also conscious that the work we do and the outcomes we achieve cannot undo the actions of the past. Because of this outcome, in the years ahead, this young mum will know the joy of tucking her children into bed, reading them a story and kissing them goodnight each weeknight.but she will always wonder whether the children cried silent tears after they went to bed on the nights they were separated from her. Because of this outcome the children will know the constancy and support of their mum dropping them to school each morning..but they will always wonder why their mum wasnt there to hug them and wave goodbye to them on their first day of school in Grade 5 and Grade 3. Although we cant change what has happened in the past our team of lawyers are committed to listening to you, supporting you and helping you find a way forward for the future following separation and divorce.

11.01.2022 A few years ago an elderly gentleman came to our office to talk about his family situation. He had been married to his second wife for over 35 years. Between them they had tribe of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. It had been a difficult year. His wife had been diagnosed with Alzheimers and she was becoming angry, frustrated and careless with their finances. In addition, his daughter was unwell and had moved back home with her children. He was caring for both... of them and carrying a huge load. He wasnt happy, neither was his wife. He had spoken to a lawyer who suggested that separation and divorce may be the answer. He approached us because he wanted a second opinion. We sat and talked over a cup of tea (actually he did most of the talking and we mainly listened). During the course of the chat one of our lawyers asked What does your relationship with your wife look like if you separate and divorce. His response came easily, Well, not that different to what it looks like now. I will still take her to medical appointments and to the shops and I will still help with the jobs around the house. And we will still go for our afternoon walk together each day. I guess I will just be able to get away from things and have more time to myself. Our lawyer then asked a more pointed question of the gentlemen Maybe things arent too far gone? Would you like to try to save your marriage? He sat deep in thought for a moment but then answered Yes, yes I would like to see if we could work things out. It turns out that with some support and connections to the right community services this couple were able to remain together. Things arent perfect and they still face struggles and challenges in their marriage but the path of separation and divorce would also have had its fair share of problems and difficulties. For this couple, in the shadow of advancing years, the thought of tackling challenges together seemed better than facing them on their own. As family lawyers we are vested with the responsibility of meeting with people when they are considering that enormous decision of should I stay or should I go. Sometimes the decision is clear but other times it is complicated. Whatever the decision our team of lawyers will support you and guide you in your pathway forward to the future.

10.01.2022 Come join us at the Gold Coast Seniors Expo tomorrow Tuesday 4 June 2019 and Wednesday 5 June 2019 at the Gold Coast Event Centre, Bundall. This event is free entry and our CEO Carolyn Devries will also be holding a free workshop on both days on 8 things you need to know about making a Will. More information about the expo including free shuttle bus services can be found at https://www.goldcoastseniorsexpo.com.au/ Do you also know friends or family who may benefit from a fun day with a range of helpful information available for Seniors? Share this event with them too. We look forward to meeting everyone at the expo!

08.01.2022 Not that long ago we met with an older couple who were very worried about the welfare of their daughter and their grandson. Their daughter had fallen in with the wrong crowd during high school and had become addicted to methamphetamine. She stopped going to school, left home and moved in with her boyfriend, who was also an addict. The relationship was toxic and marred by violence and abuse. A few months after living together she fell pregnant and later gave birth to a little ...boy, her first child and their first grandchild. They knew their grandson wasnt being cared for properly. Their daughter was breastfeeding him after taking drugs. He was often sitting in wet and dirty nappies and constantly had infected nappy rash. He was underweight and regularly sick. They pleaded with their daughter to move back home and get clean and put her son first, but the hold of the drugs and her boyfriend was too strong. They reported their concerns to the Police and the Department of Child Safety but no action was taken. After coming to see us and sharing their concerns we made an urgent application to the Court for their grandson to come and live with them and spend supervised time with his parents. Their grandson now lives with them and is safe, healthy and happy. We understand how torn grandparents feel when the action that they have to take will protect one person that they love but at the same time hurt another person they love. At New Way Lawyers our team of family lawyers have the experience, care and sensitivity to deal with these very complex family situations.

08.01.2022 Resolving family law matters can be challenging and stressful at the best of times, but right now it is especially hard due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Below is an article we prepared for Beanstalkmums which provides information and updates about how the Coronavirus is impacting family law matters.

07.01.2022 Facing separation, divorce or the loss of a loved is never easy. Thats why New Way Lawyers offers a complimentary client care program for clients. Clients can access free books from our library, obtain information about other community services and even have a support person accompany them to court. As Australias first non profit law firm, this is just one of the ways that were changing the way family law services are provided. Check out a picture from one of the client care spaces in our branch offices. #newwaylawyers

07.01.2022 The fellow who recently walked through the door of our office looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. In reality this was pretty close to the truth. He married young and for a few years things were really good. After buying a home a son was born. He was a joy and the apple of his parents eye but he was also sick, in fact very sick. He needed a high level of constant care, but even still, the doctors said he most likely wouldnt live to see his adult year...s. The time and high cost of caring for this little boy took a toll on this fellow and his wife, and their relationship ended. Adding to the stress, shortly after separation this fellow was diagnosed with an aggressive degenerative disease and he would soon no longer be able to physically care for his son, this would fall solely to the little boys mother. Neither would this fellow be able to continue to work and pay for the care expenses for his son as he had been. With neither the man or his wife able to work they agreed to sell the assets they owned and share out the funds. The only problem was, with so many competing health and care expenses for the son and his father, an agreement couldnt be reached about how to share the funds. Although the assets were sizeable they werent sufficient to cover all the care, medical and day to day expenses moving forward. The disagreement wasnt being motivated by greed, instead it was driven by genuine need. While our skilled and caring team of family lawyers werent able to change the difficult financial formula facing this family they were able to provide this fellow with accurate, sensible and pragmatic advice which led to an amicable and low cost resolution being achieved that maximised the available financial resources for the family, rather than a drawn out battle that depleted the resources. As Australias first non profit law firm our motivation is not to make money from our clients situation but rather simply to achieve a positive and affordable outcome for them. Being a non profit law firm means that the fees that we charge for our services are simply to cover our operating costs not to generate profit. The reality is that the fees that we charge are generally 30% lower than the fees charged by normal law firms.

07.01.2022 This is heartbreaking. I agree that reform is needed but rather than waiting for the government to bring reform, lawyers can be part of the change. New Way Lawyers, Australias first non profit law firm is improving access and affordability to justice. Learn more at www.newwaylawyers.com.au

06.01.2022 Our latest article in Kids in the City / Kids on the Coast Magazine provides helpful information about child support arrangements for separated parents.

06.01.2022 Toward the end of last year we helped a retired couple who were facing financial uncertainty due to the separation of their son and daughter-in-law. The couple had always been close with their son therefore it seemed only natural for them to loan their son and daughter-in-law a large sum of money to buy a home. The arrangements about the money were never documented or discussed in detail. There was simply a passing mention that the money should be repaid in a few years or onc...e the house was sold. When their son and daughter-in-law separated things became very heated and messy. Their daughter-in-law commenced property settlement proceedings in Court against their son and she claimed that the monies that had been provided to help with the purchase of the home were a gift not a loan. Their son was overwhelmed by the separation and not coping and he didnt want to see a lawyer. The retired couple came to see our team of family lawyers and we acted to protect their financial interests by joining them as a party to the Court proceedings. Through our lawyers clear strategy and strong advocacy the Court ordered that the son and daughter-in-law list the house for sale and that the monies that had been loaned be repaid from the sale proceeds. The resolution of the property settlement proceedings placed the retired couple back in a position of financial independence and security and gave them a fresh confidence for the future. At the end of the proceedings their son and daughter-in -aw were also in a position where they could re-establish for the future. Importantly, the couple and their son maintained and continued their close relationship. It can be difficult to see someone that you care about go through separation. It is even more difficult when you become personally involved and caught in the cross fire and you have to take action to protect your interests. At New Way Lawyers we understand that in some family law matters there needs to be a balance of supporting the person that you love and protecting your own interests . Our wonderful team of family lawyers have the knowledge, experience and empathy to help you achieve the right balance in these situations. [Image displayed is a stock photography image for protection of identity and for privacy reasons]

05.01.2022 A big thank you to the Reimagining Justice Podcast for showcasing the work that New Way Lawyers is doing to provide more caring and affordable family law services.

04.01.2022 At New Way Lawyers we enjoy being able to provide legal education and information to our local community. This month we partner with Kids in the City and Kids on the Coast Magazine to provide information about post separation parenting arrangements for single parents.

04.01.2022 Listen to our CEO share how and why she started New Way Lawyers, Australias first non profit law firm. A big thank you to Paul from The Open Mind Institute for sharing and supporting our story and the work that we do with families! #newwaylawyers #nonprofitlawfirm

04.01.2022 At New Way Lawyers client care isnt just something that we talk about, its something that is ingrained in everything we do. Recently, one of our amazing lawyers met with client who was having a bit of a rough week. Our lawyer knew that this particular client was an avid Star Wars fan, so she followed up with a family member who had starred in one of the star wars movies and asked him to provide an autographed picture for the client. The client was very touched and grateful for the thoughtful gesture. As Australias first non profit law firm we are committed to changing the way that legal services are provided to families in our community.

04.01.2022 Complete this handy checklist to see if your Will or Power of Attorney are out of date. If they are, we can help. Call us on 07 3548 5868.

03.01.2022 We love sharing legal information through our monthly column in the Seniors Newspaper. Check out our latest column on page 38 of the current issue.

03.01.2022 New Year Tips for Separated Parents The start of the year is a natural time for parents to plan out schedules and activities for the family. For separated parents, planning is particularly important because it can help eliminate or minimise problems later in the year. Over the past 10 years the team at New Way Lawyers have formulated some handy tips to help separated parents with their new year planning. Our top 3 tips are:... Check your parenting arrangement and make sure you understand how it applies to the year ahead before making any plans. Plot out your parenting plan on a yearly calendar so you can see the arrangement visually within the context of holidays, special occasions and other important events. If you are planning to travel with the children check your parenting arrangement for passport and travel terms so you can comply with any time frames for making requests or giving notice to the other parent. For more information or help with post separation parenting arrangements call 07 35485868 for a free 20 minute phone consultation with one of our lawyers.

01.01.2022 This is one of those truly beautiful and special moments that tugs at your heart and brings a tear to your eye....Capturing the exact moment when the loss and pain from the past starts to fade and the sound of joy and hope take their place. Helping people through the journey of separation and divorce is a privilege like none other! #newwaylawyers

01.01.2022 Lani is one of our wonderful volunteer Client Care Coordinators who provides support, encouragement and a listening ear to our clients who are going through difficult legal situations. At New Way Lawyers we are committed to care. In addition to providing excellent yet affordable legal representation we also offer a complimentary client care program to our clients. A typical day in the life of one of our Client Care Coordinators involves attending court with a client and thei...r lawyer to provide support, sending a note or a card to a client who needs encouragement and making free books available to clients through our client care library. Our unique client care program is just one of the ways that New Way Lawyers is changing the way legal services are provided!