We are open
We care for our community
During the current Coronavirus emergency, we continue to provide our services via video meetings. in order to provide the best service to our clients.
We do not have walk-ins at any time but have flexible video appointments from 9 AM to 8 PM Every day of the week.
Who have we helped, and how?
For young families and retired individuals. For large and small businesses. For people on the land and in the services. For people moving interstate and into the area.
Look below at our areas of experience, and you’ll realise that Forbes Reichman & Galasso have assisted people of all types.
And very well probably assist you.
Introducing our services…
Free 20 minute meeting
Personal and Family Matters
Family law
Applications for dissolution of marriage (divorce)
Custody of children
Family (matrimonial) property disputes
Enforcement of maintenance orders
Intervention orders
Pre-marriage agreements
De Facto agreements
Mediation
Real Estate
Home purchasing or sale (settlements, conveyancing, sale and building contracts)
Preparation of mortgages
Bank and Building
Society finance
Land Subdivisions
Council disputes
Building regulations
Planning applications
Probate and Wills
Preparation of Wills
Contesting Wills
Preparation of Powers of Attorney
Administration of Estates
Application to the Supreme
Court for Grants of Representation (Probate)
Court Representation
Police charges
Children’s Court matters
Criminal offences
Bail applications
Administrative Law
Disputes with government departments and bodies
Department of Social Security matters
Pension entitlements
Superannuation entitlements
Freedom of Information Act applications
Government Grants and payments
Veterans Affairs claims
Compulsory Acquisition of Land by Government Departments
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal appeals on planning and general matters
Groups and Associations
Preparations and drafting of constitutions for Voluntary Groups
Incorporating Clubs and Associations under the Associations Incorporation Act
Churches incorporation of clubs and associations and disputes
Free 20 minute consultation.
To introduce you to our service we offer you an initial 20-minute consultation on any legal matter - at no cost. At this consultation, we will establish the nature of your case, advise you on possible actions you can take, tell you whether it is worth your while proceeding further and assess likely costs. You are under no obligation to employ us following this free initial meeting.
Business
Commercial
Debt recovery for firms
Advice on taxation
Advice on superannuation
Advice on sources of finance
Investment property advice
Preparing and negotiating leases and contract for the sale or purchase of a. business
Mediation of commercial disputes
Court action and litigation
Export and import advice
Incorporation of companies
Family Trust establishment
Franchising matters
Liquor and Gaming Licences
Bankruptcy and Company Liquidations
Employment Contracts and Agreements
Construction Disputes
We are servicing
Warrnambool, Hamilton, Colac, Winchelsea, Deans Marsh, Casterton, Port Fairy, Camperdown, and Terang, Coleraine, Merino, Heywood, Dunkeld, Penshurst, Macarthur, Koroit, Alla Linton, Derrinallum, Lismore, Mortlake, Noorat, Cobden, Timboon, Beeac, Cororooke, Birregurra, Apollo Bay, and Lorne.
Notary Services
We offer complete notary services both businesses large and small and for individuals.
We are the only Notary Service in the Colac Otway Shire and Surf Coast and Corangamite Shires and can assist with your overseas document.
Interstate Services
We are admitted in NSW and the ACT, as well as having agents in all Australian States and Territories. We can do courtwork and conveyancing and business transactions in New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. This can provide invaluable assistance to families and individuals moving interstate.
Plus it will save you costs, as it’s simpler, more convenient, and more economical to have all necessary legal work performed by one firm at one time.
With offices in Melbourne, as well as interstate affiliations, we can make moves within Victoria and interstate much easier and less expensive.
