Areas of Practice

Family Law

 

Wards provides services in Family Law matters in relation to both children and property settlements. These services can include:

  • Parenting Plans

  • Property Settlements

  • Binding Financial Agreements and Consent Orders

  • Mediation

  • Divorce

  • Formal Court Litigation

    Our experienced team understands that it can be a difficult and stressful time for clients when dealing with Family Law matters. As such, they ensure that your matters are dealt with as smoothly and capably as possible.

Family Violence and Personal Safety Intervention Order Matters

 

Our firm assists in both Family Violence and Personal Safety Intervention Order matters.

We have experienced Solicitors to assist clients in both applying for and responding to Intervention Order Applications. This includes, guiding clients through the process of these Applications and representing clients in the Magistrates Court.

Criminal Law

 

Our team of Lawyers can assist and represent you in all Criminal Law matters. Wards has handled Criminal Law since 1981.

We can assist in:

  • Providing pre-interview advice if you are asked to attend the Police Station for an interview

  • Negotiating with Police or relevant authorities after you are charged

  • Representation at Court

  • Plea of guilty and minimising penalties

  • Bail Applications

  • Contested Hearings

  • Appeals

Wards can assist in matters being heard in the Magistrates County and Supreme Courts as well as the Court of Appeal.

Wills and Estates

 

  • Preparation and advice in relation to Wills from standard one person and husband/wife/partner Wills to complex Testamentary Trusts

  • Advice, assistance and legal representation in relation to challenging a Will or defending a Will against a challenge including dealing with expert Barristers

  • Reviewing existing or old Wills to ensure that they remain current and valid

Powers of Attorney

 

Now more than ever, it is becoming increasingly important to have Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker documents.

Powers of Attorney apply in circumstances where a person is still living but becomes incapable of managing their own affairs or making their own decisions by virtue of ill health, incapacity or disability. Our firm will advise and assist you in relation to the important matters to be taken into account when considering these documents. This particularly involves appointing persons whom you trust to carry out your wishes and make decisions on your behalf and manage your affairs.

General Civil Disputes

 

  • Fencing Disputes

  • Disputes with neighbours

  • Insurance claims and Disputes

  • Motor Vehicle claims

  • Breach of Contract and Civil Disputes

Employment Law

 

Our firm regularly provides advice to clients with respect to Employment Law.

This can be in relation to unfair dismissal, discrimination, bullying, employment contracts and general disputes between employers and employees.

Property Transfers and Commercial Transactions

 

Our experienced team deals with all areas of property law including property development, conveyancing, adverse possession, easement matters, rural and farm law, residential and commercial leasing. 

 Our conveyancing matters are supervised by property lawyers with decades of experience who are frequently ensuring they are up to date with all changes in property law. We ensure that your conveyancing transactions are handled as smoothly and capably as possible.

 Our experienced lawyers are able to assist with all commercial disputes including informal negotiations, mediation, dispute resolution and formal commercial litigation.