The Federal Circuit court used to be called the Federal Magistrates Court. This is the court in which you can make an application to have Family Law or Property matters dealt with.

In order to make an application to the Federal Circuit court, you must have attempted mediation and received a 60I certificate, or you need to fall into one of the categories of exception.

• Mediation
• Property Settlement

To talk to an experienced lawyer about your family matter, contact Brooke Winter Solicitors today.

For some people, licence suspension might bring on considerable hardship. For instance, without your licence, you might be unable to drive to work, or drive your children to school.

When you’ve had your licence suspended in Queensland, you might be able to apply for a Special Hardship Order. To be approved, you need to show that hardship would result from your licence suspension.

If your Special Hardship Order is granted, you might be able to drive with certain conditions. For example, you might be allowed to drive between particular hours or locations. This can help you to maintain work and family commitments during your licence suspension.

To learn more about applying for a Special Hardship Order, contact the traffic lawyers at Brooke Winter Solicitors. We provide free initial phone consultations to assist you to understand your options.

The process for divorce in Queensland is comparable to other states in Australia.

Before you can make a divorce application, you need to have been separated from your spouse for twelve months. You can then file for divorce together with your spouse. There is a fee involved in lodging the paperwork.

If your spouse disagrees, you can apply independently. This can lead to a divorce hearing.

Brooke Winter Solicitors frequently attends divorce hearings around Queensland. For more information about applying for divorce, contact our family lawyers.

Making a separation agreement involves negotiating parenting arrangements with your ex-spouse.

Separation is a difficult time. When children are involved, they can find the process stressful as well.

Although separation is rarely an easy process, having a separation agreement can be helpful. A separation agreement is an agreement between you and your ex-spouse that governs how you will parent your children. It doesn’t have to be written, but you can have a written agreement if you prefer. This can help promote a sense of stability and consistency for the children of the relationship.

For example, you and your ex-spouse might reach an agreement on how your children will be parented. In this case, the agreement might look like a parenting plan.

If you and your ex-spouse are unable to reach an agreement, there are court processes to help you reach a resolution.

At Brooke Winter Solicitors, our family law team are experienced in working with separation agreements. If you’re separating from your spouse and need assistance with a legal matter, you’re welcome to contact us. We offer free initial phone consultations.

Drug possession means that you have control and custody of the illicit substance. Although this often means that the substance was found on your person (for example, in a pocket), this is not always the case. For example, if you’re travelling in a car and you know that there are drugs stored in that car’s glovebox, you might be charged with possession.

A common scenario in which drug possession charges occur is at music festivals. If you’re planning on going to a music festival, you should be aware that there are often drug detection dogs used by police at these festivals.

If you are found to be in possession of a dangerous drug, this charge can have serious consequences. So, it is advisable to gain legal assistance at the earliest possible time. This can assist you to understand your rights and options.

If you’ve been charged with drug possession, contact us for a free initial phone consultation. Brooke Winter Solicitors have experienced criminal lawyers available to assist you, wherever you are in Queensland.

If you’re stopped by the Queensland Police, you must comply with any reasonable request they make of you.

For example, if you are stopped in your car for a random breath test, you must complete it. If you are asked to provide identification, you must do so.

If you fail to comply with a reasonable request from a police officer, you could be charged. It’s a good idea, then, to follow reasonable police instructions, even if you are distressed, anxious, or concerned about doing so. If you are charged with an offence, it can be helpful to gain legal assistance at an early stage.

Brooke Winter Solicitors can assist you with traffic law matters, wherever you are in Queensland. Contact us for a free initial phone consultation to learn more about your options.

Regardless of the nature of the offence with which you’re charged, it’s important to exercise your right to remain silent. Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible can be a helpful step towards understanding your options. Brooke Winter Solicitors have a team of experienced lawyers who can travel to represent you, wherever you are in QLD.