O'Sullivan Davies is one of Australia's leading legal firms specialising in Family Law. Our practice was established in the year 2000 to create a culture that fully supports clients with the very best Family Law guidance and resolution processes, as well as robust legal representation. We help our clients resolve matters meaningfully and as quickly as circumstances allow.

  • DIVORCE
  • ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDREN
  • SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
  • MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
  • CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
  • OCCUPATION OF PROPERTIES
  • PRE-NUPS & FORWARD PLANNING
  • RELOCATION OF CHILDREN
  • PRESERVATION OF ASSETS
  • DE FACTO SETTLEMENTS
  • ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
  • RESTRAINING ORDERS

Practising Family Law means we often meet people during a difficult time. In this context, we pride ourselves on a sincere, client focused approach. We listen to your story, as the more we really understand our clients, the better our solutions can be.

All our partners and solicitors are highly experienced and well regarded in the field. While we have been involved in some of the most complex and high profile family law litigation in Australia, many of our clients' circumstances are relatively uncomplicated, and we can quickly resolve those matters.

Regardless of their situation, we give all clients thorough advice, with realistic and honest assessments of likely outcomes, and always with the strongest representation.

O'SULLIVAN DAVIES CORPORATE VALUES

Accessible

We deliver a personalised service ensuring all clients have access to Partners when required. We listen to our client's story, and take pride in creating positive outcomes for them. This approach helps our clients make the right choices to positively impact their future.

This personalised approach means we enjoy solid relationships with our clients. We focus on what is important to them, adopting a partnership style approach, being responsive and reliable, keeping our promises and maintaining open and frank communication.

We truly partner with you and really get to know the background to your case and desired outcomes. In turn this helps us look for the best solution, avoiding pitfalls and delivering the best possible outcomes. We will provide you with the best of both worlds, a relationship driven service coupled with proven expertise and an unsurpassed capability to represent your interests and advise you on the most effective way forward.

Progressive

The law is continually changing and our team is always at the forefront, with the expertise and experience to know how any changes may impact you. We continually look for opportunities for our clients, and work closely with them to discover best-fit solutions. We are a broad-based team with the skills and savvy to deal with complex problems and achieve defined outcomes. Whether your case has complexities or not, we strive to get the best result for you rapidly, and as efficiently as possible.

Solutions driven

All cases are allocated best fit teams, and we deliver real value by adjusting your team as and when it is needed. We have a genuine desire to help our clients resolve issues rapidly and get a sense of control back into their lives.

The way we structure case management with a one-on-one manager, means our clients get the best value with the most appropriate skill set applied at every step of the way.

We ensure our advice is easy to understand and back it up with personalised one-to-one service, and you are assured that senior partners are always accessible. At O'Sullivan Davies we have the skills and experience to deliver effective solutions in the most efficient way possible. Consistently high levels of client service and solution based strategies help our clients resolve issues rapidly, and get their lives back on track.

Our clients want a lawyer that they can relate to and understand, someone who provides simple, uncomplicated answers to complex and complicated issues, and can be contacted when needed. We have the capability and capacity to deliver on these aims helping achieve the outcomes you desire, in the fastest way possible.

COLLABORATION ENSURES BETTER OUTCOMES

O'Sullivan Davies regularly collaborates with commercial solicitors as well as accountants and financial advisers, to advise on the Family Law implications of new and existing business structures. Companies and Trusts are commonly used to protect assets and distribute income, but governance requirements mean they are readily assessed when there are disputes.

Separation often means you will be making significant choices that impact on your future. As well as friends and family, you may benefit from an appropriately skilled, professional support network to provide guidance for improved longer-term outcomes. We can help connect you to leading specialists where appropriate.

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES RESOLVED LOCALLY

Our international Peer network provides access to proven practitioners in any international jurisdiction. We partner with them, keeping control and key decision making here – while taking their counsel concerning local laws that may affect the best strategy moving forward.

Our clients may be located or have interests in the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia, India, Canada, or indeed anywhere in the world.

It means you get access to a top-flight resource of global professional legal expertise, providing comprehensive knowledge and experience within an international context. No matter where they are based, clients can draw on our skills and Family Law matters can be attended to.