The team at Parry Coates Family Law have been dieting recently, and those of you who know us well, know that we are  food lovers at heart. So instead of us dining out this month, we are giving you the chance to win dinner on us! If this is your first Parr Coates Family Law …

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In our first issue of Parry Coates Food for Thought for 2018, we invite you to “get to know” the Dan behind the Director Daniel Coates of Parry Coates Family Law. Having been born in Queensland, swimming and Rugby League were in Daniel’s blood. Unfortunately, his promising professional career was prematurely cut short from a …

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Parry Coates Family Law have moved into stunning new bespoke designed Law Suites in Brisbane, on Level 6 at 193 North Quay, on the Riverside. The custom designed space was commissioned to Brisbane Interior Designer Pete Jarvis, who worked closely with us on our Design Brief to suit our ever growing client base and their …

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Parry Coates Family Law supported The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre Art Show in May 2017, put on by the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and Community Legal Service. The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and Community Legal Service provides a diverse range of legal services, family support, domestic violence programs and community education programs to the local community who would …

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When the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court refer to property settlement orders as being ‘Final Orders’, what does that mean? Final Orders have the effect of finalising or concluding the financial relationship between parties to a marriage or de facto relationship. Can a final court order be changed? It is not uncommon for family …

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To be a ‘Parent’, what does it mean? I asked my 13-year old daughter what she thought it meant to be a ‘Parent’. This was her answer: “Caring for a child. Mistakes are forgiven. When they fight, they don’t involve the children. They provide for us. They sacrifice a lot. They work hard. They love …

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When a married couple decides to separate or a de facto relationship breaks down, most couples have a pool of assets, liabilities and superannuation to divide. In family law, this is referred to as a property settlement and this agreement finalises the financials of the relationship. Parry Coates Family Law has created a step by step …

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