Sophie Ryan

Sophie is a lawyer in the Brisbane office of Lander & Rogers' Family and Relationship Law group.

Sophie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) from the Queensland University of Technology.

Since being admitted as a lawyer, Sophie has worked exclusively within family law. Prior to commencing work in private practice, Sophie was a Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice Baumann AM (as he then was) in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

During Sophie's time at the Court, she gained valuable experience in complex and lengthy court proceedings. These experiences emphasised for Sophie the utility in productive settlement discussions while also allowing her to have an appreciation for Court intervention to reach desirable outcomes for individuals.

Sophie is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association.

Experience

Sophie's areas of expertise include:

• property settlements ranging in asset pool size, including negotiated matters and litigated matters
• drafting binding financial agreements for couples at all stages of their relationships and for asset planning purposes
• spousal maintenance
• parenting arrangements for the care of children, including children at risk and family violence matters
• child support
• divorce applications.

FAQs

What is involved in a first client conference and what do I need to bring with me?

Our initial conference will last approximately one hour. We will discuss the background of your relationship and provide you with advice on how the law applies to your circumstances. If your matter involves financial issues, we will provide you with an estimated range of your potential entitlements, based on the instructions you provide in the meeting. If you have children with your former partner, we will discuss how the court determines parenting arrangements and what an appropriate parenting regime may look like for your family.

Do I have to go to court to resolve my matter?

There are several ways to resolve family law matters without the need for litigation, including direct negotiations with your partner, lawyer-assisted negotiations and private mediation. A combination of these approaches may be utilised depending on the circumstances of the case.