Shorestone Legal Family Lawyers
Family Law Settlements | Divorce | Parenting Disputes | Domestic Violence Applications | Probate | Wills | Estates
4 Simple Steps Before Meeting a Lawyer
Going to meet a lawyer for the first time can be scary. If you need a lawyer, then these simple steps will help you prepare and get the most out of your first meeting.
First, make sure you can easily explain the legal problem you have. Being able to clearly and succinctly explain the issue will allow the lawyer to quickly ascertain whether they can help you, or refer you to someone else with the necessary expertise.
Second, write out a simple timeline of events and take it with you to your first meeting. This will help your lawyer quickly understand the history of the dispute.
Third, make sure you take all the important documents with you (or at least good photocopies), and make sure they are in date order.
Lastly, feel free to do some online research before your meeting. We have plenty of great articles here that may give you some useful information about your legal matter.
To arrange a capped-fee appointment or a free telephone call with an experienced lawyer, call us at 07 3266 4657 or contact us online (we will call you or email you back within one business day).
Why choose us?
Experience
We are a local Brisbane law firm with many years experience in family law, civil litigation, wills and estates, and domestic violence matters.
Communication
We pride ourselves on our clear, client-friendly legal advice, and timely response to clients. Each matter remains assigned to the one lawyer throughout our engagement, and our principal solicitor is directly available to all clients at any time.
Location
Our first floor office is conveniently located in Depot St, Banyo. Both Banyo and Northgate train stations are nearby. If you have mobility issues of difficulty with stairs, we can arrange home appointments.
Recommendations
Our reviews from clients simply speak for themselves. We offer compassion, experience, value for money, and practical solutions to bring closure to your matter.
Property settlement
Unwinding your shared financial commitments after separation or divorce can be difficult. With our experience and skill, you can move on with your life with certainty about your home, your business and employment, and your future financial security. Click below to find out what you need to know about property settlement.
Parenting
If you and your ex-partner can’t agree about what’s best for your children, then there is a clear pathway to resolution. We can help you understand and navigate that pathway.
We can also help make sure you and your children are safe and protected from abuse, both physical and emotional (including alienation by your ex-partner).
Divorce
We can take all the worry out of your divorce application, and help you focus on getting on with your new life. Get your divorce resolved quickly, cheaply, and without stress. We also have experience in applying for divorces in many difficult situations.
Wills and Estates
Do you need assistance with the recent death of a loved one, applying for probate or administration, or contesting a will?
We have experience in a range of complex estate matters. If you’ve been appointed as an executor, or need to administer the estate of a loved one, or if you have been unfairly left out of a will, we can help.
Do you have a will?
Having a will drawn up without proper legal advice is dangerous. Having no will at all can be even worse. There may be serious ramifications for you and your family if your will is drafted without proper consideration of your unique circumstances. Click below for more information about wills.