Family Law Accredited Specialist

Alan's experience and attributes include:

• Accredited Family/Defacto Law Specialist by the NSW Law Society for 25 years
• Past District Court and Local Court Arbitrator
• Trained in Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Trained as a Collaborative Lawyer
• Former Accredited Tax Agent
• Past Director of a Bendigo Community Bank
• Member of the NSW Law Society
• Member of the Family Law section of the Law Counsel of Australia
• Experienced Negotiator

Alan is a member of:

• NSW Law Society
• Parramatta and District Law Society
• Family Law section of the Law Counsel of Australia
• The Greater West Family Law Practitioners Association
• Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals

Family Law Solicitor

Alan provides Family Law and Defacto Law services. Alan is committed to resolving issues, out of Court in a timely and cost effective basis, and will only recommend the commencement of Court proceedings, after alternative dispute resolution procedures have been explored. His family law specialist services include:

• Property and Financial Adjustments
• Separation and Divorce
• Parenting/custody arrangements for children
• Binding Financial Agreements including Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Agreements during and after separation
• Child Support
• Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO) and Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO)
• Spousal Maintenance
• Defacto Relationships
• Court representation in litigated matters
• Alternative Dispute Resolution, such as Mediation and Collaborative Law
• Same Sex Relationships and Separation

Alan’s vast experience and knowledge extends to his other practice areas which include:

• Property Transactions: all types of Conveyancing, Commercial and Retail Leases, Sale and Purchase of Businesses.
• Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship.
• Deceased Estates: Probate and Letters of Administration, Attending to claims upon Disputed Wills/Estates, Seeking fair and reasonable adjustment for persons left out of a Will or not having received adequate provision for their proper maintenance, education or advancement in life.

Alan receives referrals from the Law Society, other Solicitors and existing clients.