Family Law & Defacto Property Disputes

McDonald, Slater & Lay has an experienced and highly successful practice which specializes in disputes arising from divorce including property settlements, child residence and contact issues, spousal maintenance and child support. In addition our lawyers have extensive experience in preparing and advising on binding financial agreements including pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements.

In relation to de facto property disputes, McDonald, Slater & Lay has an excellent record of successful litigation in the County and Supreme Courts.

Our lawyers have the breadth of experience and knowledge to advise in relation to complex financial matters having regard to potential taxation issues including capital gains tax; company, superannuation and trust structures and State revenue issues.