Family Law Newcastle

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A legal situation involving you or member(s) of your family can be extremely worrying and stressful, but we’re here to help you through what can often be a legal minefield in one piece, both emotionally and financially.

NLS Law will always try mediation first to avoid long and expensive delays, but sometimes a case has to go to Court. So it’s important to talk to a law practice that genuinely listens to your concerns, understands your needs and has the knowledge and experience to secure the best outcome. We can tell you what you need to know and resolve the situation as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

NLS Law has connections in all fields of the legal profession in Australia and Internationally. NLS Law is a Member of many notable and distinguished Law Societies, Institutes and Associations. We have also been involved in a number of significant legal cases, with successful appeals in the High Court of Australia, Full Court of the Family Court of Australia and the Court of Appeal NSW, Supreme Court NSW and District Court of NSW. Our team at NLS Law dedicate themselves to delivering an exceptional level of service and, together, we can help rebuild your life and get things back on track. We also are able to assist in the development and support of community programs to enable access and equity to justice.

Awards

• 2017 Finalist in Outstanding Law Practice of the Year
• Finalist in Mentor of the Year for the Womens Law Association

Significant Cases run by NLS Law

• Re Tracey [2011] NSWCA
• BANDE & CADE [2011] FamCAFC 93​
• MRR v GR [2010] HCA 4 (3 March 2010)
• In the matter of the BW Children (2008 CLN 2)
• Minister for Community Services & 1 Or v Children's Court of NSW & 3 Ors (2004) NSWSC 1018

Areas of Legal Practice

• Family and Children's Law
• Care and Protection
• Defamation Law
• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Personal Injury (claims against the State for abuse in foster care)
• Immigration Law - Neisha Shepherd, Migration Agent (MARA - 1464515)

Courts and Tribunals Serviced

• Family Court of Australia
• Federal Circuit Court of Australia
• Federal Court of Australia
• Full Court of Family Court of Australia
• High Court of Australia
• Children's Court of NSW
• Local Court of NSW
• District Court of NSW
• Supreme Court of NSW
• Court of Appeal NSW
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal
• Administrative Decisions Tribunal
• Anti Discrimination Board
• Refugee Review Tribunal of Australia
• Migration Review Tribunal of Australia

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Law Council of Australia, Family Law and International Law Section.
• Member of International Society of Family Law
• Member of the Children Rights Information Network
• Member of International Law Association
• Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Member of Law Society of NSW
• Member of Law Society of Newcastle
• Law Institute of Victoria
• Member of International Referral Network

NLS Law will always try mediation first to avoid long and expensive delays, but sometimes a case has to go to Court. So it’s important to talk to a law practice that genuinely listens to your concerns, understands your needs and has the knowledge and experience to secure the best outcome. We can tell you what you need to know and resolve the situation as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
One of the most difficult times in a person’s life, and for their family, is when a relationship or marriage breaks down. Many people simply don’t know where to turn to or what step to take next. There are often parenting arrangements to be considered for the children, as well as property issues that need to be worked out.

At NLS Law we are experienced family lawyers in Newcastle, and can provide comprehensive advice about your legal rights, obligations, and entitlements. The sooner you can seek legal advice about parenting and property matters, the better.

Family Law

Parenting, Property & Divorce

One of the most difficult times in a person’s life, and for their family, is when a relationship or marriage breaks down. Many people simply don’t know where to turn to or what step to take next. There are often parenting arrangements to be considered for the children, as well as property issues that need to be worked out.

At NLS Law we are experienced family lawyers in Newcastle, and can provide comprehensive advice about your legal rights, obligations, and entitlements. The sooner you can seek legal advice about parenting and property matters, the better.