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International Family Law Expertise on Your Doorstep

People have been talking about what a small world it is for generations, and there are still children in England digging holes on beaches because they are “going to Australia”. The way things are developing with technology, who is to say that won’t be possible in a few years?

For now, though, what is happening is that we all have access to goods and services around the globe, which is great in many ways. It is good for business, with markets available that would have been out of the question in the past.

It is not all plain sailing, however. Every country has its own laws, which may or may not be similar to ours – and even if they are, “similar” is a dangerously grey area. The law is famously precise, and it is all too easy to fall foul of legislation if you don’t have sufficient legal expertise at your disposal.

At Dam Lawyers, we have that expertise—and not just in-house. With international law, it is vital to have contacts: good relationships with firms of lawyers overseas who know the ins and outs of their own legal systems, just as we have supremely detailed knowledge of what must be adhered to and negotiated in this country.

Our team is an outward-looking one. While we have a finger very much on the pulse of Australian affairs, we are also aware of what is happening elsewhere.

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How International Family Law Could Affect You

Australia is an increasingly multicultural society, with immigration leading to what used to be called “mixed marriages” but are rapidly becoming the norm. In addition to unions between fellow Australians, internet dating and fast travel links have extended the horizon in personal relationships just as they have in commerce. This inevitably leads to complications in terms of assets and property being potentially spread over more than one country. Read More

The division of property when a relationship breaks down is often a very stressful business, but it is our aim to make it as painless as possible by keeping our clients informed at every stage and helping the process to run as smoothly as it can. As a leading divorce property settlement lawyer in Brisbane, we serve the state of Queensland, and because many of our clients have connections overseas, we have developed the ability to get things done wherever there is a need.

Families are complex organisms that grow all the time and branch out in new directions when we’re not looking. It is a sad but unavoidable fact that families can break down, and when they do, individuals need a family lawyer with the experience to resolve all the issues quickly and quietly. No one needs to escalate a serious situation into a drama, and we do our utmost to get results in a calm and civilised manner.

Divorce is an area where trouble lurks at every turn, and it is difficult enough if everything you have to deal with happens in your own country. If the organism has spread to other places, you are going to need attention to detail on a whole new level. That is where we can help you: with our own knowledge augmented by that of our contacts abroad, we can unravel the most complex of business and property matters, including those that have been deliberately complicated by being placed in other jurisdictions.

We can look after your interests with prenuptial agreements, which by their very nature apply mainly to high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals.

At the other end of the relationship, we can help with issues over the custody of children and where they are to live. These matters are always fraught with emotion, and the least you can do is ensure that you have the best legal representation to help negotiate a minefield that may extend over two or more countries.

In addition to traditional marriages, which can involve complications due to the legislation in a particular jurisdiction, increasingly we are being called upon to assist with civil partnership dissolutions, which again can be complicated by their locations.

Discretion is paramount in these situations, and our approach is to handle them with sensitivity while leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of a just and equitable settlement for our client.

Whether as part of a divorce or in completely different circumstances, you may also find yourself needing to conduct a forensic financial investigation, for which international expertise is crucial.

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There is, of course, no off-the-peg standard charge for cases that can be extremely complex and may run for extended periods of time, but we keep matters as straightforward as possible. The more information you give us at the start, the better.

You may prefer to contact us by telephone or email, in which case we can at least begin the process and give you an idea of how things are likely to pan out. Read Less

Related Legal Services We Offer

Property Law

Residential and commercial property services.

Commercial Law

Selling, buying and structuring new and existing business.

Family Law

Asset settlement and general family law advice.

Wills and Estates

Including estate planing and power of attorneys.

Property Conveyancing

Transfer of property ownership.

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I recently referred a client to Aaron Miles, and they were extremely happy with the service they received. They particularly appreciated being able to speak directly with a solicitor over the phone when they needed advice. Aaron was approachable, responsive and made the process easy. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer future clients to him.
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We recently used Dam Lawyers to help with the sale of our house, and Aliyah was fantastic to deal with. She made the whole process easy, kept us informed along the way, and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommend Aliyah and the team at Dam Lawyers. Thank you for making the process so easy.
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We recommend Dam Lawyers if you are looking for people that are both proffessional and reliable. We had Dam Lawyers look after the sale and purchase of our homes. Vinh and his team were amazing in more ways than expected on what should have been a reasonably straight forward transaction for my husband and I. They kept us calm and reassured us that our legal requirements would be met and any hiccups that occurred would be looked after in a professional manner. Aliyah was our point of contact who responded to all our inquiries. She was great. Vinh helped us deal with a couple of aspects that due to our ages of 60+ needed attention and caused us frustration. He helped clarify these issues for us in a calm and reassuring manner. He is a pleasure to deal with and my husband and I are very grateful to Vinh Aliyah and the team.
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Vinh and Aliyah made this process super easy for us as first home buyers and answered any questions or queries we had. Professional, efficient and reliable. Will be contacting these guys again in the future 😁
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I contacted Dam Lawyers at Forest Lake and engaged with Nancy Tran and Aliyah Burgoyne to sell my house in Redbank Plains,Nancy and Aliyah were extremely helpful and highly professional in regards to legal matters with selling my property,if you need help with any legal matters with selling or purchasing a property I would highly recommend Dam Lawyers
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Very efficient and affordable. Great communication
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This review is based on my engagement with Dam Lawyers late 2022- early 2023. Vinh and his team were very prompt and professional with their communications and in ensuring I was kept up to date for every step of the settlement process in purchasing my first home. The process was seamless from a home buyer to a home owner. I highly recommend Vinh and his team at Dam Lawyers.
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Aliyah was super helpful from start to finish and was always there to assist me whenever I needed. Friendly, reliable and communication was amazing every step of the way. With her help, I was able to purchase my first home! It was a great experience and an absolute pleasure. Would highly recommend:)
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I engaged DAM Lawyers to assist with a property sale matter that was time-sensitive and required strong due diligence, experience, and attention to detail. Vinh took on the job immediately, despite being unwell and having to go home that day, and still completed the work the very next day. I know he was extremely busy, yet he went above and beyond what one to expect from legal services in today market. The quality of his work was exceptional — thorough, accurate, and without any mistakes no back and forth. I was extremely grateful and, quite frankly, surprised by the level of service provided. I have no hesitation in recommending Vinh as a property lawyer.
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Buying our home felt a lot less overwhelming thanks to Dam Lawyers!!! They kept things clear, explained everything in a way that actually made sense, and were always quick to respond whenever we needed reassurance. It never felt rushed or confusing, just steady and well handled the whole way through. A special thank you to Nancy! She was amazing to deal with. Always one call away, genuinely caring, and made us feel supported at every step. Settlement day came and went without a single issue, which says everything. Really grateful for how smoothly it all went. HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!
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