With over 16 years' experience in all aspects of family law, we are a trusted national and international firm. Talk to an accredited specialist who can effectively deal with your matter. We practice exclusively in this field and know what to ask, what to say, what to do and how to do it. When you're looking for reliable family law advice in Brisbane, we are the first port-of-call.
We recognise that the decisions you make now have long term consequences for you and your family and are able to guide you to the best outcome available. We have experience with all financial and parenting matters no matter how complex. We are committed to providing quality client service, to progressing your matter in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
We recognise that the decisions you make now have long term consequences for you and your family and are able to guide you to the best outcome available. We have experience with all financial and parenting matters no matter how complex. We are committed to providing quality client service, to progressing your matter in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
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Arlene was born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to Australia in 1993 after completing a business degree. Arlene studied law in Australia and was admitted in 2004. She has practised exclusively in family law and is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist. Arlene is a trained collaborative lawyer.
You need an experienced lawyer who specialises in family law. Family law is a discrete complex area of law. There is no 'one size fits all' to it. Just as each family is unique, so are the interests of your family best met by a tailored approach.
You need someone who can listen to you, ask questions to find out information you thought was irrelevant, tailor solutions and explain alternatives and use their knowledge and skill to promote an outcome that really works for you and your family.You may need help with complex property matters, parenting issues, injunctions, use and occupation of the home, family trust and taxation issues, Hague Convention applications or a simple divorce.
You need someone who can listen to you, ask questions to find out information you thought was irrelevant, tailor solutions and explain alternatives and use their knowledge and skill to promote an outcome that really works for you and your family.You may need help with complex property matters, parenting issues, injunctions, use and occupation of the home, family trust and taxation issues, Hague Convention applications or a simple divorce.
Just as each family is unique, so are the interests of your family - best met by a tailored approach. We can help with Financial Agreements during or in contemplation of marriage or a de facto relationship. Parenting arrangements can be dealt with informally, by a parenting plan or by Court Order. We can help with financial support for children, private agreements or maintenance orders.
Our fees are very competitive. Regardless of whether you are paying as you go or on completion, we render fully itemized accounts on a monthly basis or fortnightly if fees in that period exceed $500. We understand that its horses for courses and will tailor a solution that best fits your needs at a realistic cost.
McPhee Lawyers have a long history of providing pro bono legal advice at various community legal advice centres throughout Brisbane. We understand that not everyone can afford private legal fees and feel strongly about assisting those who have no access to legal advice. We offer free legal advice at our monthly legal clinics which are held on the second Tuesday of each month between 5pm and 7pm.
Reviews (7)
Anne
Aug 26, 2021
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KaliMataitoga Mataitoga
Dec 10, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Arlene and her team were helpful and supportive at a time of need. They tendered to all my needs with efficiency and represented me exactly how I imagined. I will return for future legal advice and recommend to anyone with Family Law issues to contact Arlene.
Arlene and her team were helpful and supportive at a time of need. They tendered to all my needs with efficiency and represented me exactly how I imagined. I will return for future legal advice and recommend to anyone with Family Law issues to contact Arlene.
The House Called Brooklyn
Nov 07, 2020
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Arlene Stanovitch provided outstanding advice and support for my recent family law matter (separation and settlement). This is the second matter for which I have used McPhee Lawyers, the first being many years ago with the firm's founder, Judith McPhee. Arlene has maintained that original high standard of professionalism and attention to detail. McPhee Lawyers are the only firm I would use for a family law matter. Their fees are very reasonable and worth every cent given their thoroughness and very prompt attention. Everything is explained clearly and any potential pitfalls are raised and discussed
Rosemary Lancaster
Aug 10, 2019
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Colin Lawton
Sep 24, 2018
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I have recently used Arlene from Mcphee Lawyers for a family matter. Arlene is extremely confident. She is down to earth and gets to the point quickly. I have always felt safe and confident when dealing with Arlene. She is also compassionate and understanding. Something you need when going through a stressful time. In fact the whole team at the firm are great to deal with and friendly. I would certainly recommended Arlene and the Mcphee team.
John
Aug 31, 2017
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I have recently, July 2017 used McPhee Lawyers for a family legal matter. I found Arlene technically very competent. She provided quality no-nonsense advice in a friendly constructive manner. I certainly recommend Arlene and McPhee Lawyers if these are qualities you are looking for in engaging a lawyer on a family legal matter.
Linda Morrisson
Oct 12, 2014
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