Family Law & Divorce
The Breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship is a difficult time for both parties. Issues from parenting orders to property settlement are complex matters. Seeking assistance and legal advice from a highly experienced family lawyer is strongly advised to protect your legal interests.
We understand that Family Law matters can be stressful and emotional for those involved. You can be assured that Morris, Alexander & Nelson Barristers & Solicitors will assist you in your matter with a straightforward approach. We endeavour to settle matters between parties without the need for Court involvement.
However, if the matter must proceed to Court, we advise and represent you and attempt to resolve your matter with the best possible outcome. You will receive strong representation by our Family Law Lawyers. We focus on achieving positive outcomes for our clients.
We recognise that all family matters are different which is why we deliver our legal services in the atmosphere of understanding and confidentiality.
Our legal services cover the following areas of Family Law but not limited to:
- Divorce Application
- Parenting/Children Orders
- Child And Parenting Agreement/Consent Orders
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Division of Property — Married And De Facto
- Injunctions
- Custody disputes
- Maintenance applications
1 hour consultation with a Solicitor before you proceed
- $990
Divorce (Joint Application)
- $2,200
Divorce (Joint application if were separated under one roof)
- $1,650
Divorce (Sole Application)
- $2,500
Divorce (Sole Application if were separated under one roof)
- $2,750
Consent Orders (Property)
- $2,200
Consent Orders (Children)
- $3,850
Consent Orders (Combined: Children & Property)
- $4,400
Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)
Criminal Defence & Traffic Law
Criminal charges are life changing events with serious consequences. There is a lot at stake, which is why seeking legal advice and representation is very important even for seemingly minor issues. You need an experienced criminal defence lawyer to provide practical and effective advice and representation. Being arrested or charged with a criminal, traffic, drug or fraud offence can definitely be a stressful time. If you are arrested or been charged by the Police, do provide your name, address and contact details to the police but do not take part in an interview until you have spoken to Morris, Alexander & Nelson Barristers & Solicitors especially if you wish to defend your charges at trial.
Whether you need a one-hour free initial consultation with a criminal defence lawyer or full representation through all stages of your proceedings from experienced criminal defence lawyer, Morris, Alexander & Nelson Barristers & Solicitors can help you every step on the way.
We understand that legal problem can be very stressful or extremely urgent at times and that having a criminal defence lawyer you can trust and communicate with is essential. That is why Morris, Alexander & Nelson Barristers & Solicitors take time to “listen” to your story without judgment, at Morris, Alexander & Nelson, we provide 24/7 legal services (including weekends). Our areas of practice include but not limited to the following areas of criminal law.
Criminal law legal services:
- Stealing/Burglary
- Fraud offences
- Common and Aggravated Assaults
- Drug offences
- Cultivation & Possession
- Criminal damage or Destroy Property
- Drunk & Disorderly Behaviour
- Bail application
- Children’s Court matters
- Trial and Court representation
- Appeals, including sentence appeals
- Violence Restraining Order
& Breaches of VRO
Traffic offences:
- DUI – Driving under the Influence of Alcohol
- Dangerous Driving Occasioning grievous bodily harm
- Reckless driving
- Dangerous driving
- Careless driving
- Driving whilst disqualified on either Court or Fines suspension
- Traffic infringement notices
- Extra-ordinary driver’s license application
- License suspension appeals
- Representation in all proceedings
1 hour consultation with a Solicitor before you proceed
- $1,650
Traffic offence or minor offence guilty plea
(up to two court appearances) - $2,200
Applicantion for Extraordinary Driver’s Licence
- $1,650
Violence Restraining Order/MRO Package #1 (review the material, negotiating settling the matter by way of undertaking with the other party, one court appearance)
- $5,500
Violence Restraining Order/MRO Package #2 (Final Order Hearing (Trial)
Immigration Law & Human Rights
Morris, Alexander & Nelson Barristers & Solicitors can help you with your Australian migration and immigration requirements. We can assess your current situation and provide you with the right advice on living, visiting and working in Australia or appealing the Department decisions.
Australian Immigration law is frequently changing. With the latest legislative changes it is imperative you apply while you can or else you may miss out. The competent state authority which manages most of migration matters is the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. If you are not happy with the decision of the Department our experienced Migration Agent & lawyers are keen to provide you the full range of legal support pertinent for your situation from considering all possible visa options to challenging the decision of the Department.
We have a particular focus on complex migration situations. We recognise the ultimate importance of migration law matters for individuals because a charge with violating immigration rules may result in ban to re-enter Australia or refusal in obtaining prospective visas. We have considerable experience in successfully helping our clients in such complicated matters as being charged as unlawful non-citizen in Australia, detention and refugee situation.
Our migration law expertise includes:
- Immigration law advice;
- Skilled and business migration;
- Parent, partner, student visas;
- Visitor visas;
- Applications to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection;
- Visa cancellations and refusals;
- Representation at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal;
- Judicial review (Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court);
- Illegal migrants issues;
- Character issues;
1 hour consultation with a Solicitor before you proceed
- $4,950
Partner Visa
- $5,500
Immigration Appeal to the Tribunal
- $5,500
Protection (refugee) Visa
- $2,500
Visitor Visa
- $2,500
Application for Ministerial Intervention