Clarissa Rayward heads up BFLC and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law.  Clarissa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since her admission to the profession in 2003.

Clarissa brings to the firm a wealth of experience in all aspects of family and relationship law. With training in mediation and collaborative law, Clarissa offers a unique approach to family law matters focusing on out of Court resolution. 

Clarissa also has extensive experience in appearing in both the Federal Magistrates Court and Family Court in both children’s and property proceedings.  Clarissa is also an Independent Children's Lawyer, representing children in complex Family Law Matters before the Courts.

Clarissa has a deep passion for business and has grown BFLC from its inception in 2008 as a single practitioner firm to the multidisciplinary practice we are today.

In November 2010 Clarissa launched her second business venture, Ma Belle Amie Coffee & Curiosities- a cafe and gift store located next to the BFLC office.  Make sure you pop in for a coffee on your next visit!

Her knowledge of business has led to Clarissa assisting a large number of small business professionals during separation. Her unique understanding of the needs of small business owners and operators enables Clarissa to tailor solutions in property matters to suit the unique needs of her clients.

Memberships-

Family Law Practitioners Association Qld

Committee Member 2008- present

Qld Collaborative Law

Committee Member 2009- present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Qld Law Society

Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia

Brisbane North Chamber of Commerce

To Contact Clarissa-

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P: +61 7 3862 1955

LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/pub/clarissa-rayward/26/499/438

Clarissa says-

"I am very passionate about my business and have enjoyed growing and developing BFLC over the past years into a successful centre for family law professionals of differing disciplines from law to psychology.  I believe that the best outcomes for separating families come from a holistic approach from a team of professionals not just legal advisors.  BFLC is the only firm of its kind in Queensland- the only legal firm to offer onsite holistic services to ensure that our clients are able to start their new life in the best possible way."

Clarissa's clients say-

"I have worked through my divorce with Clarissa Rayward as my lawyer over the past 18 months.  During this protracted and often frustrating process Clarissa has provided appropriate advice and tactics to move proceedings as fast as possible under the circumstances. A particular asset is her ability to call on support from financial analysts with particular strengths in the family law area so that the financial settlement is addressed in a way mutually beneficial to both parties, with consideration to the requirements of the law.  She looks beyond the useless percentages so many lawyers are fixed on. My outcome could have been vastly worse for me and my ex-partner."

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