Understand the matter. Prepare the right next step.
Each practice area below explains what the service covers and the information that may help the office understand your matter during an initial consultation.
Which kind of problem do I have?
You do not need to know the legal label before making contact. Start with what happened and what deadline is approaching.
“My relationship has ended.”
Start with divorce, children, property and any urgent living arrangements.
Urgent“Someone has been arrested.”
Call first where a person is in custody or a court appearance is close.
Court papers“I received a summons.”
Keep every page and get advice before the response period passes.
Road accident“I was injured in a crash.”
Preserve police, medical, employment and accident records from the start.
Divorce Matters
Assistance with divorce proceedings, settlement discussions, parenting arrangements and related family-law processes.
Helpful preparation
- Identity documents and the marriage certificate.
- Existing court papers or written agreements.
- Information about children, parenting arrangements and maintenance needs.
- A list of property, debts, policies, vehicles, bank accounts and income.
Maintenance Matters
Assistance with child or spousal maintenance applications, variation of existing orders and enforcement where payments have stopped.
Helpful preparation
- Income records, bank statements and proof of regular expenses.
- Birth certificates and information about the other parent or spouse.
- Existing orders and proof of payments made or missed.
- School, transport, medical, housing and grocery costs.
Road Accident Fund Matters
Support with RAF claims arising from injuries sustained in motor-vehicle accidents and the related documentary process.
Helpful preparation
- Accident report or police reference information.
- Hospital records, medical reports, invoices and receipts.
- Witness information and available photographs.
- Proof of income and time away from work, where relevant.
Unlawful Arrest
Legal assistance where a client believes an arrest or detention was wrongful or unlawful. Early factual records can be important.
Helpful preparation
- Date, time, place, police station and known officer details.
- Charge sheets, release papers and court documents.
- Medical records, photographs and witness details.
- A factual timeline written while events are still fresh.
Bail Applications
Preparation and representation in bail proceedings. Where a person is in custody or a court appearance is imminent, call the office directly.
Helpful preparation
- Proof of address, employment and family responsibilities.
- Charge information, police station and case reference.
- Details of previous convictions or pending cases.
- Information showing community ties and ability to attend court.
Criminal Litigation
Legal representation in criminal matters, including court appearances, case preparation and advice on the procedural route ahead.
Helpful preparation
- Charge sheets, bail receipts, warnings and court-date notices.
- Potential witness details and available supporting records.
- A clear timeline of events.
- Details of every approaching court date.
Civil Litigation
Support with civil disputes, summonses, applications and general court processes. Court papers can carry strict response periods.
Helpful preparation
- Every page of the summons, application or notice served.
- Contracts, invoices, proof of payment and correspondence.
- Relevant emails, messages and letters.
- A dated timeline and approaching deadlines.
Have court papers or an urgent date?
Keep every page, record the deadline and contact the office as soon as possible.