Specialists in Family Support

Family Support Services

We are more than just lawyers. The McAlister Family Law team makes it their job to ensure that each client, whether they be an adult or child, is provided with the emotional and practical support that they need to move on to happier times.

Many of our clients are content just following the legal process and approach that progresses their case to conclusion. For others, we’re here if you need a little more help along the way.

Managing partner Amanda McAlister has herself experienced divorce and is also a mother and step-parent. She knows first-hand how a separation can impact not only mums, dads, and children but the family unit as a whole.

Our years of experience have enabled us to put together a range of support services that we are confident will provide the help that our clients need. For paying third-party services, we have negotiated discounts for McAlister Family Law clients.

  • How Our Team Supports Adults

    Whether you are the person wanting the marriage to break up or not, going through a separation is tough. There will be numerous friends and family members on hand to provide advice and guidance but very often you may still feel a sense of loss or a feeling of walking through dense fog with no end in sight.

    Whether you are looking for a marriage guidance counsellor, a forensic accountant, or a child psychologist, our family support team will put you in touch with the right expert.

    The team at McAlister Family Law are huge believers in a good book being a saviour in times of distress and sadness. We have put together a list of books that will provide support during this difficult time.

    Parents and Children Reading List

    Whether you are the parent wanting the separation or the parent feeling devastated that your relationship is at an end, you will both share a common goal. Namely, wanting to minimise the effect your split will have on your children.

  • How Our Team Supports Children

    The pain caused by a divorce or separation can be significant for adults, but it can be painful for children if not dealt with the right way. At McAlister Family Law, children’s voices are the loudest, and as such we will do all that we can to support both your child and the family.

    Young Child Reading List

    Research does confirm that supporting your child’s emotional journey through the reading of books can assist in reducing upset and help them to realise that they are not alone, and that there are lots of children who live in separate houses and are very happy.

  • Complete Family Support

    At McAlister Family Law, we have special relationships with a number of highly qualified experts and professionals to provide additional family support to our clients. In our initial discovery meeting, we will identify the personal and professional support that will be required to achieve our goals.

    This support does not always end after your case – our services are available to help you move forward wherever your new journey takes you.

    Child and Parent Wellbeing Experts

    The McAlister Family Law team works with several family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists who can help support you and your family.  Children and teenagers can be affected by a family breakdown and may struggle to adapt to a new way of doing things. They may need their own support too.

    In our initial discovery meeting and throughout the journey of your case we will work with you to identify any additional support that is needed.

    Financial Wellbeing

    Many clients have independent financial advisors who can assist them with their affairs before, during and post-divorce. For others, identifying a suitable advisor can be a minefield and that is where our family support team can assist.

    We work not only with trusted independent financial advisors but also with tax, pension, and mortgage experts. Our family support services team will signpost you to the right expert for your needs.

    Emotional and Health Wellbeing

    Dealing with family law issues can have a significant impact on a person’s emotional and mental health. The team at McAlister Family Law are not just lawyers who guide you through a process. We actually care.

    We work with a number of health and wellbeing charities who help us to ensure that our clients are provided with the support they need through difficult times

  • The team at McAlister is committed to providing our clients with the best possible service.  This involves ensuring that house moving is made as stress-free as possible.

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