Family Law Barristers Penrith

Leigh Finch is one of the experienced family law barristers in Penrith who appear in the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in Parramatta in both property and parenting matters.  Choosing a family law barrister in Penrith who is experienced in the field of family law is essential to achieve an outcome that is just and equitable and in the best interests of children.

Parenting Matters

A parenting matter involves determining what court orders are necessary to achieve the best interests of children.  This principle is the most significant principle contained within the Family Law Act.  A family law barrister will appear for you in court in Sydney or Parramatta before the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court.  It is essential to engage the services of a family law barrister who is prepared to do all that is necessary to seek to convince the court that the orders that you seek are indeed in the best interest of the children. 

Some of the complex matters that can be dealt with in a parenting matter are:

• Allegations of sexual abuse
• Allegations of physical abuse
• Allegations of drug use
• Parental alienation
• Parenting Capacity
• Parental Neglect

A complex parenting matter is usually heard in the Family Court whereas the less complex matters are generally heard in the Federal Circuit Court and can involve extensive cross-examination of witnesses and experts and a family law barrister is experienced in this area of the law.  With this expertise in cross-examination and presentation of your case the court will be informed of the important facts of the case.

Property Matters

Family law barristers represent parties in property matters in the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.  A barrister seeks to convince the court that the orders that you seek in relation to a property matter are just and equitable.  This means persuading the court for a just and equitable division of the property in your favour.

It may be necessary for the barrister to expose hidden transactions and the true financial situation of the parties.  That can sometimes require extensive cross-examination of witnesses, valuers, and the tendering of documents to be taken into consideration by the Judge or Justice hearing the matter.

Choosing the Right Family Law Barrister in Penrith

Choosing the right family law barrister in Penrith requires choosing one with the proven expertise in both parenting and property matters to help you achieve the best possible result that the justice of the court can provide.

Leigh Finch is a Barrister admitted into the Supreme Court of NSW and regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in family law matters.   Leigh Finch accepts direct access briefs in family law proceedings. Leigh also appears as a defence Barrister in criminal law proceedings having appeared in jury trials. Leigh's practice also encompasses civil matters and human rights proceedings.

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