McAdam Family Law
Unlike other law firms, McAdam Family Law practices exclusively in Family Law, with a focus on parenting and relationship related matters. This is important as you can be sure that you are speaking with someone who is on top of this diverse and ever changing area of law. I differentiate myself from other family law practices by focusing on a strategic approach to your matter which keeps you out of court (wherever possible) and keeps costs down.
strategic approach
“Talking with clients, identifying priorities and developing unique approaches is what I love and what brings successful and positive results.”
Strategic isn't just another throwaway word. I mean it!
My first step is always to really understand your objectives, needs and priorities. I know its not all about the legal outcomes: time, money, fees, stress, conflict, risk, relationships and of course how it all impacts children, are important too.
I take the time to understand YOUR priorities and trade-offs in terms of the above, and look to gain a deeper understanding of what a successful resolution might look like for YOU.
Then I will collaborate with you and discuss the different options.
I don’t just go through the motions and I certainly don’t follow the same old cookie-cutter approaches to dealing with family law matters.
keeping it out of court
“I’ll go to court if we need to - and if its in your best interests - but I find that getting involved in expensive and stressful court disputes is rarely the answer.”
Keeping it out of court is more than just a good intention. I focus on specific approaches and strategies to avoid long, drawn-out, expensive disputes.
I use creative negotiation and mediation techniques and maintain respectful positive communications with other solicitors to find solutions that work for everyone.
I also coach you on how to manage your behavior and communications with your ex-partner to minimise or control conflict. Where appropriate, I can help you work with your ex-partner rather than against them.
I will maintain the focus on what really matters to YOU.
I want to be part of the solution, not the problem.
cost conscious
“I don’t want my fees to cause stress and worry. I know client’s don’t like unpleasant surprises and my approach is to work with you and earn your trust. That starts with how I discuss and manage fees.”
The unfortunate reality is that family law proceedings can be a costly exercise. However, it is my goal to ensure costs are kept to a minimum.
I work with you to develop a ‘best value’ scope for your priorities and I never 'over-scope' or 'over-service'
I will help you identify ways to save money on fees and to control the legal spend and I certainly don’t utilise your money without approval.
In some circumstances, I can offer a 'fixed fee' so that there is absolute certainty as to your anticipated legal spend. Examples of where I am able to fix my fee are for initial consultations, preparation of Parenting and/or Property Consent Orders and Divorce applications. However please contact me to discuss the full range of areas where fees can be fixed.