Family law is a complex and emotive area of law requiring patient and qualified advice. It encompasses both children and property matters. Family lawyers need a reasonable knowledge of commercial, trust and company laws as well as the ability to interpret financial documents. We can provide you with this complete service. We provide practical and cost-effective services and work diligently to make the experience of obtaining legal advice as comfortable for you as possible.

Buchanan Legal offers the following services in relation to family law:
divorce
contact and residence of children
relocation of children
property settlements
spousal maintenance
pre-nuptial agreements
de facto disputes
cohabitation and separation agreements
child support

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If you are in business in Australia, you need to know about the legislative framework which governs the way you do business and you need a law firm with the experience and expertise to guide and assist you in your business dealings.

Buchanan Legal offers the following services and advice in relation to:
public and private company acquisitions and sales
joint venture agreements
general corporate and securities law, ASX listing rules and corporate governance issues
general commercial transactions such as licensing, distribution, agency, trade and supply agreements
partnership advice
general advice about business
business structures including trusts
franchising

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To get the most from your property transactions, you need a law firm with the expertise and experience to help you through the maze of legislation and local authority requirements.

We offer the following property services:
drafting contracts and agreements for all types of residential and commercial developments
preparing "off-the-plan" contracts and disclosure statements for residential, commercial and community title developments
preparing community management statements for community title developments
preparing joint venture and related agreements
conducting due diligence enquiries for developers, owners and financiers
preparing loan and security documents on behalf of financiers
providing advice on GST and stamp duty implications in relation to the structuring of property acquisitions

We offer the following leasing services:
preparation of leases for landlords and property managers
review of leases for tenants
advising landlords and tenants on their rights and obligations under their leases
documenting assignments, transfers and renewals of leases and subleases
all Retail Shop leasing matters required to comply with the Retail Shop Leases Act (Qld)

Buchanan Legal also has an experienced Conveyancing team to assist with all your conveyancing needs.

We offer the following conveyancing services:
conveying land (including Houses and Units)
pre-contractual advice and assistance
preparation of contracts and transfer documents
advice about real estate agents' documentation
advice and assistance with mortgagee and guarantee documentation
full searches to ensure all outstanding debts or notices are satisfied and clear title upon settlement

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Proper and effective estate planning is essential to ensure that you and your family gain the greatest possible benefit from your assets and investments.

Buchanan Legal is able to provide a full range of estate planning services including:
providing extensive advice on estate planning complexities (e.g. taxation issues, superannuation, family trusts, family companies)
preparing Wills - simple Wills to complex Wills involving testamentary discretionary trusts, life interests & trusts for beneficiaries with disabilities
preparing Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Directives
setting up Family Trusts
ensuring the succession of family business/company/trust
splitting Trusts

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