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    • Things to know before you separate
      • Separation Advice: Things to do before separation
      • What to do and what not to do before you separate
    • Things you need to know following separation
      • What is my partner entitled to if we split?
      • Separation vs Divorce – what is the difference?
      • Protect your assets and your family after separation
      • The Family Court Mediation Process Explained
      • Understanding the Difference Between Separation and Divorce
      • 6 things you MUST know before hiring a family lawyer
      • Top 10 Myths in family Law Finally Exposed
      • Honesty is the best policy – Why tell your divorce lawyer everything
      • Top 15 things people do wrong in a property dispute
      • Time Limits in Property Settlement
      • Family Court Process
      • Why you should formalise your property settlement
      • Fixed Fee Consent Order Brisbane
      • Duty of Disclosure
      • Beware: failure to disclose may derail your consent order
      • Can the court order someone to leave a house? – Ouster Orders
      • Who stays in the home after separation?
      • Property Acquired after Separation – how is it treated?
      • Post Separation contributions
      • Finally revealed: Top 10 things people do wrong in child custody matters
      • COSTS ORDERS
      • Going back to work after Divorce
      • Beware the criminal consequences of false allegations of sexual abuse
      • Divorce – What you need to know
      • Petrie Family Law Expert speaks about ‘The Twelve year Itch’
    • Spousal Maintenance
      • Spousal Maintenance Lawyers
      • Calculating Spousal Maintenance
      • Spousal Maintenance – Do I have to support my ex after divorce?
      • Bodilly & Hand: Spousal Maintenance ordered 17 years after separation
    • Parenting / Child Custody
      • The Ins and Outs of Shared Custody Arrangements
      • How Domestic Violence affects Parental Responsibility
      • What is sole parental responsibility?
      • What does Equal Shared Parental Responsibility mean?
      • How does a DVO affect parenting orders?
      • I want sole custody of my child
      • Do you want sole Custody? Here’s what NOT to do.
      • Most Common Child Custody Arrangements
      • Drug use in family law explained
      • Interim Parenting Orders
      • How to deal with false allegations in family law
      • What is substantial and significant time?
      • Am I a parent?
      • Court Ordered Paternity Test – What, Why and How
      • My ex is in contravention of a Parenting Order. What can I do?
      • Gay Couple Win Appeal on sperm donor ‘parent’
      • How to spend more time with your children
      • Parental Alienation in Family Court Disputes – Part 1
      • Parental Alienation in Family Court Disputes: Part 2
      • Im not a parent. Can I apply for a parenting order? Non-Parent Parenting orders explained.
      • Can Parenting Orders be changed?
      • When are a child’s views given weight by a Court?
      • What age can a child decide where they live?
      • Application to change parenting orders because of children’s changed views dismissed
      • When can you change your child’s surname?
      • Courtney’s Cases: Interim Orders appealed as Judge avoids determining issues
    • Hague Convention & International Child Abduction
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      • Rights to return of your child if taken to a Non-Hague Convention country
    • Relocation of children & Prevention
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      • Unilateral relocation of children
      • Prevention is better than Cure – Interim Relocation of Children Cases
      • International Travel with Children After Separation
      • Airport Watch List Orders / Pace Alert Orders
      • Relocation – Full Court confirms decision allowing ADF Mother a ‘blank cheque’ relocation to wherever posted in her employment
    • Protecting Assets
      • Can a discretionary trust protect my assets in a divorce?
      • 10 tips to Protect your Assets in a de facto relationship
      • How to uncover hidden assets to stop your ex reducing your entitlements
      • Injunction to stop my ex selling assets
      • Protect your assets and your family after separation
      • My ex is selling assets. What can I do??
      • Superannuation Splitting & Advice Lawyers
      • What is a Superannuation Payment Flag?
      • Dunworth & Faletti: Application for injunction to stop sale of property where jurisdiction not yet established
    • De Facto relationships
      • Am I in a De Facto Relationship?
      • Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship – Fairbairn v Radecki
      • Are contributions made prior to a de facto relationship considered?
      • Disclosure where jurisdiction is in issue
    • overseas orders
      • Impact of overseas divorce on Australian property settlement
      • Validity of Overseas Orders – Parenting, Marriage and Divorce Orders
      • Clayton & Bant – A multi-jurisdictional family law dispute
    • Property & Financial Settlement
      • Divorce Property Settlement Lawyer Brisbane
      • How does the property settlement process work?
      • Initial Contributions Count – 8 years + 1 child = 78%/82% to Husband
      • My Parents lent me money. Is it treated as a gift or a loan?
      • Post Separation contributions
      • Difference between property and a financial resource in family law
      • Assessing initial contributions in a long relationship
      • The Alter Ego Principle – When a Spouse uses a trust to hide assets
      • CGT rollover for marriage breakdowns – Ellison & Sandini Explained
      • How Trusts are dealt with in a Property Settlement
      • Pet Custody – Who gets the dog in a divorce?
      • Redundancy payment – how is it treated?
      • Future inheritances – when can they be taken into account?
      • What is just and equitable?
      • Is Domestic Violence Relevant in a Property Settlement?
      • Varying property orders
      • Defaulting on Property Orders is Dangerous
      • Effect of Bankruptcy on property settlement
      • Courtney’s Cases: Centrelink fraud or a fraudulent representation to the Court?
      • Limitation periods against solicitors for defective Financial Agreements
      • Court dismisses application for property settlement for same sex couple of 27 years
    • Binding Financial Agreements
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      • Is my Binding Financial Agreement Binding?
      • Does your Financial Agreement Protect you from a maintenance claim?
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      • Superannuation Splitting in Financial Agreements
      • SETTING ASIDE A BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
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      • Does Child Support change if you get married? Child Support FAQs
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    • Mediation Exemptions
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      • Can I go to court without doing mediation first?
      • Do I have to mediate before court? The exemptions Explained
      • NEWS ALERT – You do NOT need a s60I certificate to file your parenting application – Valack & Valack
    • Domestic Violence
      • Coercive Control finally criminalised in Queensland
      • Domestic Violence Lawyer – DVO – Domestic Violence Order
      • Common mistakes made in an application for a domestic violence order
      • Do’s and Don’ts when applying for a DVO to succeed
      • Is withholding a child domestic violence?
    • Narcissistic Abuse
      • Your Legal Guide to Divorcing a Narcissist – Narcissistic Abuse Explained
      • Top 10 Warning Signs of Narcissistic Abuse revealed
      • When is supervised time ordered? Is Narcissistic Abuse enough?
    • Unacceptable Risk
      • Child Custody and Mental Illness
      • What is unacceptable risk & when will a Court change residence?
      • Mother’s persistent accusation that the Father sexually abused their child results in orders for no time with the Mother
      • Change in residence for children because of Mother’s inability to protect the children from harm
    • Evidence in parenting proceedings
      • Admissibility of opinion evidence & expert evidence in family law matters
      • Recordings as evidence in Family Court
      • Admissibility of admissions at mediation in court proceedings
    • Covid-19
      • The Covid-19 Vaccination – Is mutual parental consent required?
      • I want to apply to the Family Court for inclusion in the Covid-19 List
    • Other Legal
      • NEWSFLASH – What are the New Family Law Rules?
      • Out With the Old, In With the New: Why Fixed Fees are better
      • Apprehended Bias – should Judges & lawyers have drinks pre-judgement?
      • Review of the Family Law System
      • Inquest of Jack & Jennifer Edwards – Lessons Learned
      • WARNING PRACTITIONERS: New Family Law Rules from 1 March 2018
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Testimonial Alternative

Courney is the only person I would call if I ever had any legal issues. Her help, knowledge and experience had helped tremendously through the rough times during my children and property court battle. I highly recommend Barton Family Lawyers!

Sinisa

Found Courtney and George not only to be very professional but also very caring and courteous and I would strongly recommend using their services to family and friends if ever needed.

Michelle

Courtney is a master at her profession.She promised me she would get my power back ,and she delivered.She is a balance of great empathy and fights for you all the way ,the outcome was exactly what i needed.I highly recommend her and her amazing team,to get you the outcome you want.

Kym

I had Cortney help me with my family court matter. I couldnt have asked for a better team. From the start the care and understanding from the whole team at Barton was outstanding. I will be forever grateful for the outcome. If you are after a awesome family lawyer look no further. The photo never would have been possible without Courtney and her team. Thank you

Danny

Thank you to Courtney and the Barton team for guiding me through a difficult and confusing separation process. Barton Family Lawyers kept me updated, acted immediately on my questions and instructions and most importantly put my best interests forward at all times.

There really is no way to put a price on the stress relief Barton’s exceptional service, understanding and drive for results brings.

Highly recommended if you want the work done right, first time.

Chris

Courtney and her team have gone above and beyond for myself and children. I’m so appreciative of them fighting for what was fair for myself and children.
Courtney knows how to deal with narcissistic behaviour and she had given me support and guidance through this traumatic experience.
Courtney is open with you and honest. Every email she sends or receives comes back to you and she will let you know what is important or not. They helped me through the process with detailed billing.
I could not have found anyone better to deal with my difficult separation than Barton family firm.
Everyone in the team I can’t say how grateful I am to everyone who work on my case. Thank you is not big enough. But I am thankful.

Amanda

So far so good Chris, Rachel and the team at Barton Family Law, have been a exceptionally patient & helpful with my somewhat difficult case. As a veteran things can be quite complicated with regards to family matters. Would highly recommend 🙂

James

Barton Family Lawyers, or the ‘Dream Team’ as I like to call them. I cannot recommend Courtney, George and the team at Barton Family Law highly enough.
The last couple of years have been the worst experience of my life, but I was backed and supported 100 percent by the whole team at BFL. Nothing was ever an issue, me asking thousands of questions, me emailing stacks of questions, me crying on the phone was never an issue. I had nothing but support and expert advice the whole way through.
I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am today without everything Barton Family Lawyers did for me. Courtney, George, Tenayah, Ellie, Alice, thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. The whole team got me the absolute best results and I will forever be thankful.
To the queen of her team, Courtney, thank you. Thank you for absolutely everything. From day one you have been right at my side and have made me stand up and fight for what is right. You have given me back my power and I can never thank you enough for it all. You have been my voice when I wasn’t able to speak and have fought for me the whole way though.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I will scream the praise of you and your team to anyone who will listen.

Linda

To whom it may concern,

Ellie Prior and Barton Family Law were great to work with during a difficult time. Separations are tough, but Ellie consistently kept her cool and remained positive. Ms Prior offered timely expert advice/options for each circumstance throughout the proceedings.

Gladly, an agreement was reached that both sides were comfortable with. My family’s future is bright and I appreciate Ellie’s hard work.

Lawyers are expensive… Although, I am preferential to the Barton Family Law billing process. IMO Barton’s billing is superior to the law firm I was previously engaged with. Basically, Barton Family Law quote in stages for their work and don’t hit you with surprise extra charges. Three times money was left over in trust to be used for the next stage in court. My feeling throughout the proceedings was that Barton’s billing was fair.

Separations are stressful, Ellie and the Barton Family Law crew helped to make it as painless as possible.

Thanks Ellie, Courtney and the Barton Crew.

Peter

Amazing, amazing people, amazing location, just amazing everything

Krystle

Thank you Courtney for your excellent service. Amazing professionalism & so efficient also showing compassion & understanding..the BEST in her field & I was so fortunate to have her support & advice…highly recommend.

Jane

Courtney and her team have been terrific in assisting me with my matter. Excellent communication, swift action and a very professional service – I highly recommend Barton Family Lawyers.

Christian

I can’t thank Courtney enough for her dedication to achieving not only the best outcome for me but also what is fair and right.
My children and I are forever grateful.

Joad

The team at Barton Family Lawyers went above and beyond to enable a property settlement which enable me to move forward with my life. I highly recommend Courtney and the team for all your family law needs.

Toni

With experience and know how far beyond her years. I cannot thank or recommend anyone any higher than Courtney.
Having worked with many lawyers over the past 10 years she not only did the legal work to its absolute finest but more importantly she got my daughter back in my life at a time when at one stage I had given up hope.
She is such an authentic person & while she won’t sugar coat anything she is someone you want in your corner.

Kahu

I highly recommend Courtney Barton, of Barton Family lawyers, for matters including domestic violence and property settlement. The legal system is very traumatising for domestic violence victims and Courtney helped me navigate this, with empathy and her extensive knowledge of the legal system. Courtney clearly explained the process and my options. Courtney helped enable me to successfully seek a domestic violence protection order, and a favourable property settlement outcome.

Shelley

Divorce is never an easy journey for any individual regardless of their background, occupation or gender. Particularly so, as emotions are running high, all logic flies out the door and extreme frustration looms over one’s mind making it impossible to make a rational decisions. In a such volatile journey, having the right legal partner makes all the difference. Barton Family Lawyers have helped me keep my emotions at bay and enabled me focus on the issues at hand with a rational mind and thereby allowing me to reach a good result in my property settlement and my divorce.

I was not just a mere client but a lawyer (who practised a different area of law) myself and therefore questioned, examined thoroughly every advice and process Barton Family Lawyers gave and undertook in the family court. I wanted a lawyer who would strongly advocate for me, communicate my arguments/issues with the court and the other side like I would have if I was to defend myself. Barton Family Lawyers did exactly that. They exceeded my expectations and advocated for me so strongly in court or whilst communicating with the other side, but most of all, took all reasonable endeavours to enable me to reach my desired result. I strongly recommend Barton Family Lawyers to anyone who is looking a lawyer that is worth every dollar, produces outstanding quality work and wishes to feel the same vindication I felt through this journey.

Sharon L

From the moment we met Courtney we knew she meant business and that’s exactly how she performed right from start to finish.

She totally exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend her.

Thanks so much Courtney. A job well done and thanks to you a five year old has been reunited with his family

Courtney and her team are nothing short of amazing. Prior to and on the day of our case, the level of organisation and professionalism that was shown was incredible. We got the result we were after and I would recommend Courtney and her team to anyone. ThankYou again to the Barton Family Law team!

Cherie

Excellent law practice. Courtney is amazing and the support staff are second to none. Very happy with their conduct of my matter and with the result. Highly recommended

Mark

I highly recommend Courtney and her team. I was amazed at their response time and their professionalism. They helped my daughter to navigate through a very difficult settlement, giving expert advice and making her feel at ease. There were tight turn around times and they not only met those timeframes but exceeded our expectations. Thank you Courtney, George and Tenayah, you are all amazing.

Joanne

I highly recommend Courtney for child matters. She is highly professional, very responsive and efficient. Her knowledge and experience with Family Law helped to achieve the best possible outcome for my daughter. I couldn’t have gotten through this difficult time without her honest approach to working with me as a client.

Sharon

I highly recommend Barton Family Lawyers, Courtney is an amazing lawyer coupled with high level professionalism, empathic and efficient it is an unbeatable combination. She is able to handle any client’s emotional response with calm and confidence, I would not have been able to cope without her direct honest approach. The bonus is that Barton Family Lawyers are fixed fee and very clear so you know where you are a each stage. No surprises at the end and always available. Thank you so much.

Bec

Courtney was amazing from our first meeting. The fixed fees are great as you know what you are in for cost wise. She was super organised and and professional and got me a great outcome in the end. A big thank you to both Courtney and George for all your hard work.

Anna

Courtney and her team are nothing short of absolutely astounding. Courtney recently represented my partner through an absolutely awfully vindictive and horrid domestic violence and property matter with very very short notice coming up to a court judgment.
Courtney and her team were extremely thorough, fast to respond and spoke from the heart of exactly how my partner was wanting things to be put across.

I’m not sure where we would be without Barton Law, you guys are incredible!

Trent

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  • Child Custody Lawyer Brisbane
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  • Family Court Process
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What makes us different from other Law Firms?

Our Brisbane Divorce & Family Lawyers:

Only do family law all day every day. That makes us really good at what we do.

Are dedicated to helping you work through your family law issues so you can have a fresh start.

Have your best interests at heart.

Have the knowledge and experience to solve your family law problems, no matter how complex.

Will help you to reduce the conflict with your former partner.

Will fight for you and your children.

Provide exceptional quality service to you, tailored to your individual case needs.

Will educate you about your options, the steps you need to take and we will develop a strategy to help you to achieve a fair outcome and the best practical outcome for you and your family.

Will provide you with practical, realistic, commercial and strategic advice to empower you to make smart decisions following separation that will save you time, money and stress.

Will deliver an outcome to you quickly and cost effectively, with fixed fees for certainty.

Will do everything within our legal power to get you the best outcome for you and your family.

Are with you, supporting you, every step of the way from negotiations, to mediation, to litigation and settlement.

Individual liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.

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Address: 4/996 Anzac Avenue, Petrie QLD 4502

Parking: Underground parking available at the back of the building via O’Loan Street

Phone: 3465 9332

Website: Petrie Family Lawyers

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Address: 822 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032

Parking: Across the road at Chermside Shopping Centre

Phone: 3465 9332

Website: Chermside Family Lawyers

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