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PRACTICE AREAS

At Fielden & Associates we specialise in family and relationship law. Our passionate lawyers bring a unique approach to every case. We start by listening to you and identifying your priorities. We provide tailor-made solutions to allow you and your family to move forward and to focus on the things that matter. We are here to help, call us with your family and relationship law questions today.

PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION

At Fielden & Associates we take a child-focused approach to parenting matters. Where possible, we support our clients to build collaborative and cooperative post-separation parenting relationships that are child-focused. We can also advise on the best strategies to protect you and your children if family violence, substance abuse or mental health issues pose risks of harm.

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PROPERTY LAW

The team at Fielden & Associates works with you and your financial advisors, to secure the best possible financial outcomes for you after separation. Obtaining expert legal advice, helps to ensure that you secure a fair share of relationship property and that your property division is structured to make the most of your assets and minimise tax consequences. Give us a call to talk about your family law property needs now.

ESTATE PLANNING

Estate Planning means that when the time comes, your family and loved ones can focus on grieving and that your property passes to your chosen beneficiaries. Your will should be updated on a regular basis to reflect significant changes in your life circumstances. At Fielden & Associates we can help you with all of your Estate Planning needs, allowing you to focus on living your best life.

RAINBOW FAMILIES

At Fielden & Associates we have a strong track record in securing great outcomes for our LGBQTI clients whether they are dancing down the aisle, thinking about separating or needing help with legal issues as parents and carers or the law relating to IVF, surrogacy, adoption, and guardianship.

ELDER LAW

Fielden & Associates has a particular interest in Elder Law, which deals with the rights and interests of older members of the community. Whether you need advice about your rights and entitlements as an aged care resident or succession planning after a second marriage or how to secure funds lent to a family member, we can help.

CHILD LAW

Kath Fielden is an Independent

Children's Lawyer and represents children and young people in a range of family, criminal and civil law matters. At Fielden & Associates we take a child-focused approach to all of our work and we believe that children should be seen and heard when it comes to decisions that impact their lives.

OUR SERVICES

Trust, family and integrity are at the core of everything we do at Fielden and Associates. We work closely with you to achieve your family law goals in a cost-effective and timely manner, enabling you to focus on the things that really matter.

During one of the most difficult times in your life, our team is here to empower you with the information, support and advice you need, to make some of the most important decisions of your life.

EXPRESS CONSULTATION

During an Express Consultation we listen to your story, and take detailed instructions. After checking that we have a thorough understanding of your family law needs, and the questions that you want answered, we step you through different options and advise you on the best ways to achieve your goals. Sometimes, we have to give tough advice. This can be hard to hear, but we never shy away from our responsibility, as trusted advisors, to give a realistic assessment of your case. After the consultation, we will send you a thorough letter of advice and an estimate of costs.

LAWYER-ASSISTED MEDIATION

Over many years, our team has gained the experience and expertise necessary to consistently negotiate great outcomes for our clients at lawyer-assisted mediations. We start by meeting with you to establish your goals and align expectations. We oversee the disclosure process to ensure, you have all the information you need to make good decisions. At your lawyer-assisted mediation, we are on hand to advise you about the advantages and disadvantages to you, of different options. We support you to speak up for yourself and we make sure that you are not bullied into accepting a settlement that does not deliver your full rights and entitlements. If you get stuck on a particular issue, we help you to think outside the square and to creatively explore solutions that work for you and your family. Once we have negotiated an agreement that you are happy with, we draft it up for both parties to review and sign. This ensures that when you walk out the door at the end, you have a tailor-made road-map to get you where you want to be.

If you have any questions about lawyer-assisted mediation, simply reach out to us.

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PRIVATE ARBITRATION

An Arbitration is a quicker, more streamlined process than applying to the Court for Property Orders. going to Court for parties who cannot resolve a property dispute. It is a voluntary process in which the parties jointly appoint an Arbitrator to determine how the property of their relationship will be divided. The parties each present evidence and make submissions to the Abritrator in support of their case. informal decision is handed down in an Award which can be binding or non-binding on the parties and which can be registered in the Family Court as Final Orders - Property. in is a process (other than the judicial process) in which parties to a financial dispute present arguments and evidence to an independent arbitrator, who makes a determination to resolve the dispute (see section 10L of the Family Law Act 1975).

Parties agree on who is to be appointed as the arbitrator (usually a senior member of the legal profession) and, with the consent of all parties, the Court may make an order referring Part VIII proceedings or Part VIIIAB proceedings (other than proceedings relating to a Part VIIIAB financial agreement) to arbitration.

Parties may also undertake private arbitration (which is arbitration that has not been ordered by the Court)

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

Legal matters can be intimidating and complicated, which is why it’s crucial to take an informed approach. During an In-Depth Analysis we listen to your story, take detailed instructions and analyse financial and other relevant documents. After checking that we have a thorough understanding of your family law needs, and the questions that you want answered, we step you through different options and advise you on the best ways to achieve your goals. Sometimes, we have to give tough advice. This can be hard to hear, but we never shy away from our responsibility, as trusted advisors, to give a realistic assessment of your case. After the consultation and research phase, we will send you a comprehensive letter of advice setting out the pros and cons of identified strategies and an estimate of costs for each option. An In-Depth Analysis starts with a pre-planning meeting and depending on your needs, the process may include joint conferences with your accountant, mortgage broker or financial planner to ensure that your chosen strategy is tax-efficient and financially prudent.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

If you would like to book an appointment, get some more info or ask a silly question, just send us a message and we will get back to you right away...and remember ... there are no silly questions. This is your life and your chance to get the information and advice you need, to secure

the future you want.

6 - 8 Hall Street,

Newcastle West NSW 2302

PO Box 2440, Dangar NSW 2309

enquiries@fieldenassociates.com

(02) 4044 5034