How we help
Van Beveren Lawyers is a boutique team of dedicated legal professionals who look after clients Australia wide. We provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a reputation for timely, personalised service and cost effectiveness.
Legal professionals who care
- Starting a new business
- Relationship breakdowns
- Death of a loved one
- Appearing in Court
- Buying or selling a home
- Negotiating a mortgage
- Property settlements
- Defending a criminal offence
Meet our Principal - Dr John Van Beveren PhD
John Van Beveren brings a compassionate experience of the legal system to all Van Beveren's clients, particularly in family law. He prides himself not just on being an excellent lawyer, but ensuring that all clients leave our offices feeling more certain and confident in their lives.
Geelong's premier firm with a personal approach. Find out more about how we help you with:
Are you moving in together with a new partner? πΉπ‘
It's the perfect time to get a Binding Financial Agreement, to
- make your intentions clear and
- potentially save you hundreds of thousands of dollars if the relationship breaks down.
βοΈA BFA sets out what happens to the property if the relationship breaks down (e.g. separation or divorce) and how much of the settlement you are entitled to.
π₯Our Binding Financial Agreement packages are $2750 incl GST.
Call John on 0429 312 986 to discuss.Β π²
Thinking about separating?
The First Steps Separation Package is a fixed-cost package for those taking their first step in family law. If you have a family law concern and don't know where to start, let us support you on your path back to happiness and hope.
Separation can be complex. It is extremely important to obtain specialised legal advice relevant to your situation so that you can make the best informed decision about:
- the best interest of your children; and
- your property & maintenance entitlements or obligations.Β Β
The choices you make now can have repercussions long into the future for you and your family. Our lawyers are committed to supporting your to feel empowered on your path to future financial and emotional independence.
After you have made an initial enquiry with us, we are usually able to book a family appointment within 1-2 business days, depending on availability.
Please note the other party will need to seek independent legal advice at their own cost from another solicitor.
Normal Cost: $2500
You pay only: $695
You receive:
One 1 hour appointment with a family lawyer;
A written report advising you about;
- your situationΒ
- your options;Β
- likely outcomes;
- family law issues relevant to you; and
- an estimate of ongoing legal costs if applicable.
As an expert team of dedicated professionals we aim to provide a friendly, family atmosphere with a reputation for timely, personalised service. Based in Geelong, practising Australia wide.Β
Reach out to us via phone or email today.Β john@vanbeveren.com.auΒ orΒ 0429 312 986Β to see if this service is a fit for you.
As part of manyΒ family lawΒ property settlements, property may need to change hands. Property may pass from one partner to the other, be sold, or new property bought. If you have any conveyancing concerns, Van Beveren Lawyers provide aΒ complete fixed fee conveyancing serviceΒ (plus disbursements) where we review contracts and add special provisions free of additional charge.Β
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What's included:
- Unlimited Pre-signing Review of Contracts
- Drafting of up to 5 Special Conditions
- Solicitor Handling your Purchase
- Principal Supervising your Purchase
- Unlimited Extensions
- Special Water Meter Reading
- Bank Cheques at Settlement
Our quote is for whole conveyancing process, our time and expertise. Property transfers can be done entirely online via phone, post and online. Thereβs no need for you to come into the office.Β Please note that disbursements will be invoiced separately once advised.Β
Additional Services
These are additional services not included in the conveyancing package that you may request:
- Property Consent Orders
- Mortgage negotiation
- General Power of Attorney drafting / review
- Deed of Rescission / Variation drafting / review
- Caveat Lodgement
- Licence Agreement drafting / review
- Land Contract Review β Off-the-Plan property
As an expert team of dedicated professionals we aim to provide a friendly, family atmosphere with a reputation for timely, personalised service. Based in Geelong, practising Australia wide.Β
Reach out to us via phone or email today.Β john@vanbeveren.com.auΒ orΒ 0429 312 986Β to see if this service is a fit for you.Β
In the disruption to our lives that separation and divorce can cause, updating our will is often the last thing on our minds. And yet, many of us would want to change will and forget that, until we do, the old beneficiaries and powers of attorney stay in effect.Β
If you want to change who will inherit your estate or have powers of attorney for you in the case of illness, we recommend updating your will as soon as possible. Updating your will and powers of attorney, or even writing new ones, is a very simple process that only takes an hour of your time.Β
As part of our fixed priceΒ Wills and Powers of AttorneyΒ service we provide:
- Two half hour consultations with a lawyer
- Drafting of your will andΒ powers of attorney covering medical, financial and guardianship decisions
- Documents prepared and signed within 1 week or sooner
- Final meeting to ensure that all documentation is signed correctly
- Two certified copies of documents prepared on your behalf
- Optional storage of your wills.
The package includes:
- Two 30 minute consultations
- A standard Will
- A standard Financial Power of Attorney
- Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker
- Advance Care Directive
- Statement of Wishes
As an expert team of dedicated professionals we aim to provide a friendly, family atmosphere with a reputation for timely, personalised service. Based in Geelong, practising Australia wide.Β
Reach out to us via phone or email today.Β john@vanbeveren.com.auΒ orΒ 0429 312 986Β to see if this service is a fit for you.
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