Navigating family matters with clarity and care.

We understand that family matters can be stressful. Let us help you navigate this challenging time with experience and understanding. Tell us about your situation – how can we support you today?

Who We Are

On the Mornington Peninsula, Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers was founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, and unwavering support for our clients. We believe that by swiftly identifying the challenges you face, we can provide practical legal advice and deliver effective solutions.
 
Facing a family law issue can be overwhelming. At Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers, we understand the emotional and legal complexities involved. Our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate and strategic guidance throughout your family law journey.
 
Located conveniently in Mornington, we serve clients across the Mornington Peninsula, offering a personalized approach to family law matters.
 
Our unwavering commitment is to achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We prioritise clear communication, keeping you informed and empowered every step of the way.
 
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What our Clients Say

Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers have helped me in a few situations, wills, divorce and settling wills after my parents passed. The team are so helpful and available for any questions I had. I highly recommend them.
My Family and I are so incredibly thankful for the services provided to us during a difficult time. The team were very educated and professional and exceeded our expectations. We cannot recommend them enough.
It is rare when you can say you have received consistent professional service over a number of years including conveyancing, wills, commercial advice and other issues and I am pleased to say that such is true in my experience with this legal practice.
Having used Carroll Goldsmith for two separate matters, I've always found Richard Goldsmith's pragmatic approach to incorporate both a high level of legal rigor and a good dose of common sense. Highly recommended.
Richard at Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers is highly professional and easy to deal with.

Richard Goldsmith

Richard has developed a practice dominated by commercial transactions and dispute resolution services. Now adopting these legal skills to family law clients has brought a commercial reality to family law disputes that his clients appreciate.

Richard seeks to remove the emotion from disputes and resolve them in a prompt and efficient manner, whether they are commercial or family law disputes.

He has acted for building industry professionals, financial planners, accountants, local government, and large corporations in all jurisdictions in numerous commercial transactions, and appeared on their behalf at mediations and settlement conferences.

Working locally on the Mornington Peninsula Richard’s clients appreciate his prompt and accurate advice, and his enthusiastic approach.

Kassey Field

Kassey joins Carroll Goldsmith having completed Bachelor of Criminology, a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Practical Legal Training. Kassey has broad legal experience gained working at the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria as a Registrar. Kassey’s experience working within the justice system provides her with a unique skillset.

Prior to studying law Kassey had a successful corporate career with a national company. She remains organised and diligent, and with three young children Kassey is a devoted mother. She assists with private clients involved in both family law and intervention order applications.

Kassey’s experience at the Magistrates’ Court, observing both sides of the justice system, gives her a unique and practical approach to family law and private client issues. Kassey truly values her relationship with her clients, and endeavours to forge long-term relationships by becoming a trusted adviser.

Family Law

We respect that our clients want practical solutions to their family law matters. Our goal is provide solutions based advice to our clients on all aspects of family law incorporating property settlements, children’s matters, de facto relationships, binding financial agreements and divorce.

Our family law team are experienced in acting for clients in complex family law property settlement cases. Our recent expansion provides residents in bayside Melbourne the opportunity to take advantage of our experience in family law.

Our office is conveniently located on the Mornington Peninsula, with our family lawyers able to provide family law services to clients from Mornington Peninsula through to bayside Brighton.

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Children

Custody and access issues can be an emotional, but our experienced family law team at Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers are here to guide you through the process.

We provide practical advice and support to assist the parties reach an agreement on matters such as living and parenting arrangements. We strive to settle family and children’s matters as quickly as possible, so you and your children can continue with your lives.

We will fight for your rights and, above all, the rights of your children, and will continue to do so if court action is required.

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Property Settlements

The Family Law Act provides the criteria used to determine a fair and equitable outcome for property settlements. Our family law team will provide you with sensible advice outlining your rights and realistic estimates of your entitlements.

Our firm has experience acting in complex family law property settlement cases.

We understand that this can be a stressful time, so we aim to be that voice of reason for you, providing objective advice and practical legal solutions to help you resolve your family law matter in a timely and efficient way.

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Divorce

If your marriage has broken down and you have been separated for at least 12 months, you can apply for divorce to the Federal Circuit Court, or to the Family Court. A marriage breakdown isn’t easy for any party involved and divorces can have unexpected consequences including:

  • An application for property settlement must be made within 12 months of the divorce being finalised, unless the court orders otherwise;
  • A divorce automatically cuts your divorced spouse out of your will.

Our experienced family law team at Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers can guide you through all aspects of your divorce, including preparing the application, filing it with the court and serving it, and appearing on your behalf before Court if required.

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Financial Agreements

The Family Law Act allows married couples and de facto couples to enter into binding financial agreements.

A binding financial agreement can include how property will be distributed, allocation of debts to one party or the other, spousal maintenance and superannuation splitting. Sometimes referred to as pre-nuptial agreements, the binding financial agreements can also be used by couples after separation.

Our firm has experience in drafting binding financial agreements, so we are able to assure you that the terms will comply with formalities of the Family Law Act.

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De Facto Relationships

The Family Law Act defines a de facto relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. There are a number of other factors considered, such as the length of the relationship and whether they have children together.

Each case will be different, so if you considering whether you are eligible to use the remedies available to de facto couples under the Family Law Act you will require legal advice as to whether a de facto relationship exists.

It is important to know there is a two-year period from date of the relationship breakdown in which you must either finalise the property distribution or to initiate Court proceedings as a de facto.

Our family law team at Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers can advise you on your rights that arise from your de facto relationship.

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Child Support &
Spousal Maintenance

Our family law team at Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers understand the importance of securing financial support after separation.

Spousal maintenance is financial support payable by one spouse to the other in circumstances where the first-mentioned party is reasonably able to do so and the spouse receiving the maintenance are unable to support themselves adequately.

Child support is determined by the Services Australia – Child Support, and generally is resolved without the involvement of lawyers. We can discuss child support with you and assist with the preparation of child support applications if necessary.

Our firm will guide you through the separation process with care and sensitivity, while diligently pursuing the best possible outcome for you and your family.

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Consent Orders

Navigating the complexities of separation or divorce can be overwhelming. At Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers, we understand the emotional and financial stress that comes with these life changes.

That’s why we offer expert assistance in obtaining Consent Orders under the Family Law Act, ensuring a smooth and legally binding resolution to your property and financial matters.

Consent Orders are legally binding agreements approved by the Family Court of Australia. They are a cost-effective way to formalise the division of property, financial arrangements, and parenting responsibilities without the need for a court hearing. This means you can achieve a fair and equitable settlement efficiently and with minimal stress.

Don’t let the complexities of separation or divorce overwhelm you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you achieve a fair and legally binding resolution through Consent Orders.

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