Burgess Family Law

Burgess Family Law is a reputable law firm based in Lismore, New South Wales, with over 25 years of experience in family law. Our principal, Belinda Burgess, is an Accredited Family Law Specialist solicitor since 2001, renowned for her expertise and experience in family law on the North Coast of New South Wales. We are dedicated to providing top-notch legal services to our clients throughout Australia, with a focus on the North Coast of NSW, Grafton, Yamba, Lismore, Ballina, Alstonville, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, the Gold Coast, Armidale, and the Northern Tablelands.

Our Services

At Burgess Family Law, we offer a comprehensive range of family law services, including:

• Divorce in Australia: Our experienced lawyers can guide you through the divorce process, ensuring all necessary legal requirements are met and your interests are protected.
• Children's Matters: We understand the importance of ensuring the best interests of the child are met in family law matters. We can assist with children's living arrangements, time spent with parents/others, addiction/mental health issues, international child abduction, relocation applications, and family violence.
• Property Settlement: We can help you achieve a fair and equitable division of property, including superannuation splitting and sole occupation of the home.
• Spousal Maintenance: Our lawyers can assist with negotiating and enforcing spousal maintenance agreements.
• Child Support: We can help you understand your child support obligations or entitlements and assist with negotiating and enforcing child support agreements.
• Financial and 'Pre-nuptial' Agreements: We can assist with drafting and negotiating financial agreements, including pre-nuptial agreements, to protect your interests in the event of a relationship breakdown.
• Mediation: Our experienced mediators can facilitate negotiations between parties to resolve family law disputes without the need for court intervention.

How We Help You

At Burgess Family Law, we understand that each client's situation is unique, and we are committed to providing tailored legal solutions to meet your individual needs. We will work collaboratively with the best Senior and Junior Counsel, forensic accountants, mediators, and family therapists to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome.

We pride ourselves on our ability to listen, understand, and communicate effectively with our clients. We will take the time to understand your goals, concerns, and priorities, ensuring that you feel confident in our ability to represent you.

Our approach is centred on providing high-quality legal services while minimizing legal costs and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We understand that family law matters can be emotionally challenging, and we are committed to providing supportive and empathetic guidance throughout the process.

Our Approach

At Burgess Family Law, we are committed to providing cost-effective and efficient legal solutions. We understand that legal fees can quickly add up, which is why we strive to minimize costs while maximizing the outcomes for our clients.

We take a collaborative approach to family law, working with our clients, their former partners, and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe that negotiation and mediation are often the most effective ways to resolve family law disputes, and we will always strive to achieve an amicable resolution where possible.

However, we understand that sometimes court is unavoidable, and we are prepared to guide and support our clients through each step of the court process. Our experienced lawyers are skilled advocates, dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcome.

The Quality of Our Work

At Burgess Family Law, we are committed to providing high-quality legal services. We understand that family law matters can have significant and long-lasting impacts on our clients' lives, and we strive to provide the best possible legal advice and representation.

We take a meticulous and thorough approach to each matter, ensuring that we have a deep understanding of our clients' situations and goals. We pride ourselves on our ability to communicate effectively with our clients, ensuring that they are fully informed and involved in the decision-making process.

The Confidence Our Clients Have

At Burgess Family Law, we are committed to building strong and trusting relationships with our clients. We understand that family law matters can be emotionally challenging, and we strive to provide supportive and empathetic guidance throughout the process.

Our clients consistently provide positive feedback, expressing their gratitude for our supportive and collaborative approach. We take great pride in ensuring that our clients feel confident and supported throughout the legal process.