We assist specialist doctors, including orthopaedic surgeons, anesthetists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, dentists, psychiatrists, neurologists, cardiologists, and general practitioners, or their spouses, many of whom run their own medical practices.
Doctors & Medical Professionals
In family law matters, Doctors & Medical Professionals frequently encounter complexities in relation to the valuation of medical practices and associated entities disclosure, division of other assets, and spousal maintenance.
Common Issues or Challenges
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Complex asset structures including self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and Family Trusts
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Financial disclosure obligations
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Valuation of sole trader practices, service entities, companies and trusts
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Determining appropriate spousal maintenance, particularly when the spouse is involved in the business
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Parenting arrangements, including live with and spend time with arrangements for children, choice of schools, and extracurricular activities, often balancing these needs with demanding work schedules
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Control of the practice post-separation, especially when the spouse has been involved
Ways We Help: Common Solutions, Strategies, or Outcomes Sought
- Identification and due diligence of complex asset structures,
- Assessing self-managed super funds (SMSFs) including valuation of assets and compliance,
- Engaging expert forensic accountants to value medical practices, service entities, trusts, and SMSFs,
- Compliance with financial disclosure obligations, including identifying and tracing of assets,
- Filing subpoenas where there are issues of financial disclosure and where necessary engaging specialists including to trace cryptocurrency,
- Identifying possible tax implications from a property settlement and coordinating tax advisors and financial planners to implement tax minimisation strategies,
- Structuring spousal maintenance and property settlements to reflect the spouse’s contribution and future financial security,
- Assisting in the preparation of parenting agreements that accommodate work demands,
- Advising on overseas travel arrangements and securing permission for international holidays with children,
- Representation at mediation to resolve parenting, and financial disputes to avoid litigation where possible,
- When necessary, representation in litigation including strategy planning and preparation of case theory to achieve a favourable outcome.
Your First Step in Your Family Law Journey
Make a Smart Start
- 90-minute appointment with a Specialist Family Lawyer
- Get all your questions answered and understand applicable Family Law processes
- Comprehensive on-the-spot legal advice tailored to your circumstances
- Develop a plan to secure your best future
- $350 Fixed Fee (incl GST)