We see so many clients at Parry Coates Family Law asking the same question: ‘Am I in a de facto relationship?’ And we wouldn’t be a law firm if we didn’t answer this question with a ‘well it depends’. The answer is always not as clear cut as you would think. People usually need to …

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The internet is full of hints and tips on: How to cope with divorce Coping with separation, and Looking after yourself during the marriage separation process While they don’t all provide the same advice, there are some consistent themes.  One of the most common tips, and usually the first one on many lists is to …

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Parry Coates Family Law is excited to welcome Amy Hollis to the team! We are an award-winning boutique family law firm in Brisbane, specialising in all family law matters, including divorce, separation, child support, surrogacy and domestic violence. Amy joined our team in September 2018. Daniel Coates and Rebecca Parry, the firm directors, are very …

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Parry Coates Family Law are very excited and proud to be named as Recommended Firm in the Leading Family and Divorce Law Firms – Brisbane category, in the 2019 Doyle’s Guide. We are also extremely proud that our director Rebecca Parry was named as a ‘Recommended Parenting and Children’s Matters Lawyer’ for the Brisbane region, …

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Before we all know it, Easter will be upon us. So as a treat to all of you who love chocolate (and a competition), our Easter Egg guessing game is back! Competition Rules 1) Study the photo; 2) Guess the number of eggs in the jar; 3) Follow this facebook link  to provide your answer …

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Parry Coates Mediation offers family mediation services and packages to suit all family law matters, including divorce mediation, family dispute resolution and property settlement negotiation. Family mediation packages We offer half day and full day mediation packages. Your mediation can take place at our Brisbane City office (therefore no room hire fees), or alternatively we …

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How do your family and friends ‘view’ your relationship? Are you in a de facto relationship without even knowing it? In the recent case of Crick & Bennett, the Full Court of the Family Court upheld Judge Tonkin’s decision that the parties had been living in a de facto relationship for approximately 13 years despite …

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In Higgins & Higgins a married man had been associating with an escort for some years while they were both living with their respective partners. The parties met in 2006. Mr Higgins was 64 and Mrs Higgins was 31. Mrs Higgins was charging Mr Higgins $275 per hour or $1,500 overnight for her services until …

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