Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Family Law Solutions
Watts McCray is a leading Australian family law firm with over four decades of experience in providing compassionate and tailored legal solutions. Our team of Accredited Family Law Specialists combines extensive expertise with a client-focused approach, ensuring fair and effective outcomes in matters such as divorce, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. We prioritise clear communication, offering multilingual support and alternative dispute resolution methods to minimise court involvement.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our collaborative partnerships, industry accreditations, and dedication to continuous professional development. With offices across Sydney and regional NSW, we deliver trusted legal guidance to individuals and families navigating complex family law challenges.
Services
Family Law
Dispute Resolution
Divorce
Parenting Arrangements
Binding Financial Agreements
Spousal Maintenance
De facto relationships
Court Representation
Domestic Violence
Same Sex Couples
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in family law
- Our team includes Accredited Family Law Specialists
- We offer multilingual legal support services
- We specialise in alternative dispute resolution methods
- We provide client-focused legal strategies tailored to individual needs
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of NSW
Services
Family Law
Our family law services cover divorce proceedings, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. We provide expert legal guidance to clients navigating relationship breakdowns, ensuring compliance with Australian family law while prioritising clients' best interests. Our Accredited Specialists deliver tailored solutions for complex matters including spousal maintenance and de facto relationship disputes.
Dispute Resolution
We specialise in resolving family law disputes through mediation and collaborative law approaches. Our experienced practitioners help clients reach amicable agreements without court involvement, focusing on financial settlements and child custody arrangements. This process reduces emotional stress and legal costs while maintaining client confidentiality throughout the resolution process.
Binding Financial Agreements
We draft and review legally binding financial agreements for couples before, during, or after marriage. Our services ensure clear asset division frameworks that comply with family law requirements. We provide expert advice on agreement validity, enforceability, and necessary legal formalities to protect clients' financial interests.
Parenting Arrangements
Our parenting arrangement services focus on creating child-centred solutions for post-separation family dynamics. We assist with custody agreements, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities while prioritising children's welfare. Our specialists help modify existing arrangements and resolve disputes through negotiation or court representation.
Court Representation
When court proceedings are necessary, our experienced litigators provide strong legal representation in family law matters. We handle complex cases involving property disputes, domestic violence orders, and contested parenting arrangements. Our approach combines thorough case preparation with strategic advocacy to achieve favourable judicial outcomes for our clients.
People
Jacqueline Vincent
Principal Lawyer and Chief Legal Officer for AF Legal
With extensive family law experience, Jacqueline leads our legal team in delivering expert guidance and strategic representation to clients across complex family law matters.
Barry Frakes
Principal Lawyer, Practice Leader Sydney
As Sydney Practice Leader, Barry specialises in family law litigation and dispute resolution, bringing decades of experience in handling complex property and parenting disputes.
Justin Dowd
National Legal Consultant
Justin provides expert legal consultation on complex family law matters, drawing from years of experience in dispute resolution and court advocacy.
Elise Fordham
Principal Lawyer, Practice Leader Double Bay
Elise specialises in family law services at our Double Bay office, offering tailored legal solutions with a focus on client communication and dispute resolution.
Rescina Hekimian
Principal Lawyer, Practice Leader Parramatta
As Parramatta Practice Leader, Rescina delivers expert family law services with a focus on property settlements and parenting arrangements for Western Sydney clients.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, property settlements, parenting arrangements, binding financial agreements, and court representation.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we specialise in mediation and collaborative law approaches to resolve family law matters without court involvement.
Are your lawyers accredited specialists?
Yes, our team includes multiple Accredited Family Law Specialists recognised by the Law Society of NSW.
Do you offer multilingual support?
Yes, our team speaks multiple languages including Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, and French to better serve diverse clients.
Do you have offices outside Sydney?
Yes, we have offices in Parramatta, Northern Beaches, Illawarra, Hornsby, and Crows Nest across NSW.
