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Family, Divorce & Wills Lawyers in Liverpool
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Over 40 years’ experience in Family Law, Wills & Estate matters
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Welcome to Mark Brown & Associates
Mark Brown & Associates is a family law specialist litigation legal practice which has operated from the same premises in central Liverpool since 1988. The firm incorporated the legal practice of A. H. Kington & Co in 1997.
Best of all, we do not charge for our services! IKTB is only paid by the lender when we successfully settle your loan.
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Family Law
Comprehensive family law services, providing support and guidance to navigate challenging legal matters with care and expertise.
Estate Administration
Efficient and compassionate estate administration services, guiding clients through the probate process with care and expertise.
Estate Planning
Tailored estate planning solutions to protect assets and ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Contested Estates/Family Provision Claims
Competent yet warm legal support, to help you navigate the difficult landscape of challenging, or defending an Estate.
Client Testimonials and Reviews
38+ 5 Star
I am a long term client of Mark Brown and Associates. Mark and Nancy and the team have always been professional, friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. I cannot recommend them highly enough Thankyou for all you have done for me over the years.
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Paul Muggleton
Mark Brown and Vanessa were very helpful with sorting out my legal documents. Everything was completed very quickly. They ensured I understood what was being done and then went through it all with my family. Excellent. Would highly recommend Mark and his staff.
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Anna Dolz
Mark handled my family law matter in a professional, diligent and compassionate way. He was responsive and acted with the highest level of integrity. Mark handled the matter himself, supported by his team. This meant he was always on top of what was happening.
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Mark Brown
Principal Solicitor
Family Law
Specialist
Specialist
Liverpool, NSW
Nancy Belousov
Solicitor
Graduate Diploma
of Legal Practice
of Legal Practice
Liverpool, NSW
Vanessa Breton
Senior Llitigation Support
Justice of
the Peace
the Peace
Liverpool, NSW
Joanne O'Connor
Legal Secretary
Justice of
the Peace
the Peace
Liverpool, NSW
Lieu Vaccaro
Legal Secretary
Bachelor of
Psychological Sciences
Psychological Sciences
Liverpool, NSW
Carol Pagonis
Bookkeeper
Finance
Liverpool, NSW
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Over 40 Years of Experience
Experienced lawyers - The Principal solicitor, Mark Brown, is a specialist in Family Law, and has over 35 years of experience in Family Law and Contested Estates. Nancy, is a solicitor, who commenced working with Mark in 2012, and has over 10 years of experience with regards to all aspects of work in the office.
Warm, friendly service - We are a small firm in the heart of Liverpool, servicing the Sydney Metro area. As a small firm, you will be greeted by warm, friendly staff who know you, and your matter.
Resolution Focussed - The court process can be long, emotionally and financially draining, and we understand that. We are here to help, and will endeavour to resolve your matter without the need to go to court.
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No, you do not need to be divorced to commence proceedings for property settlement, or obtain an order in relation to property.
The parties agreement can combine almost any elements they wish – provided there is agreement.
Portions of, or indeed a fund member's whole superannuation fund, can be transferred to the other party as part of an agreement and consequent on a Court Order.
For married couples property proceedings must be commenced within 12 months of a divorce becoming final. The time limit does not begin to run until the divorce is finalised.
If property is to be transferred as a result of the parties' agreement, an exemption for the payment of stamp duty on the portion being transferred, is available. That exemption may save many thousands of dollars in, for example, a transfer of the family home from one party to the other.
Once an agreement is reached between the parties, it can usually be confirmed by way of a formal Order, within about 4 weeks of the agreement being reached.
Of all property applications commenced in Court only about 17% proceed all the way through the process to a final trial.
If proceedings are commenced in Court they can be stopped at any stage if an agreement is reached.
Court fees include an application fee, and trial fees for each day of the hearing. Other costs include mediation and the cost of valuations. The major cost to the parties is the cost of their solicitors (and if necessary, barristers).
If there is a dispute regarding children in addition to the property issue, both matters are usually dealt with together either by way of negotiation, or proceedings commenced in Court.
On separation, parties should consider immediately completing a new Will, and if appropriate, a new Power of Attorney, and Power of Enduring Guardianship.
MArk Brown & Associates
Accredited Family Law Specialist since 1994
Our Location
61 Moore Street Liverpool, NSW 2170
Phone
(02) 9602 5033
Fax
(02) 9600 7746
Email
law@markbrownlawyers.com.au
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