Clear, practical advice on separation, children and money, so you can move forward with confidence.
Separation brings legal questions at a time when you are already under strain. Who stays in the house? How will the children split their time? What happens to super and debts?
Family law covers all of this: property settlement, parenting arrangements, child support, spousal maintenance, divorce and binding financial agreements. Every family is different, so the right approach depends on your situation.
We explain your rights and options in plain language, then help you reach an agreement through negotiation or mediation. If court is needed, we guide you through each step. Our aim is a fair result with as little conflict and cost as possible.
A family lawyer helps you understand where you stand, negotiates with your former partner or their lawyer, and puts agreements into a form that is legally binding. We help with everything from divorce to child custody, and we treat every matter with care and discretion.
Costs depend on how complex your matter is and how much you and your former partner can agree on. A matter settled by agreement costs far less than one that goes to court.
Some work can be done for a fixed fee, such as drafting consent orders. Ongoing matters are usually charged by the hour. We discuss costs at the start and keep you updated, so there are no surprises.
Recommendations from people you trust are a good start, and online reviews show how other clients found the experience. Choose someone you feel comfortable with, because you will be sharing personal details.
The Queensland Law Society can also tell you whether a lawyer holds a current practising certificate.
Before you commit, ask about their experience with matters like yours, how they will keep you updated and what the likely costs are.
We help with every part of separation, from property settlements to parenting arrangements and spousal maintenance:
Dividing property and debts fairly, taking into account what each of you contributed and what you will need in the future.
Financial support for a former partner who cannot meet their reasonable needs. We help you apply for it or respond to a claim.
Super is often one of the biggest assets. We help value it and split it, including the paperwork your fund needs.
Working out where children live and how they spend time with each parent, with their best interests at the centre.
Understanding child support assessments and agreements, whether you pay support or receive it.
If you want to move with your child, or the other parent does, we explain what permission is needed and how the court decides.
If your child has been taken or kept without your agreement, we can act urgently, including recovery orders and Family Law Watchlist orders to stop a child leaving Australia.
Turning your agreement about property or children into court orders, so it is legally binding.
Agreements about property and money made before, during or after a marriage or de facto relationship.
Applying for divorce and dealing with what comes with it. See our divorce lawyers in Brisbane page for how the process works.
Confidential help with protection orders and the family law issues that come with family violence. Your safety comes first.
What happens at each stage, from filing to final hearing, so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
Reaching agreement with the help of a neutral mediator, without a judge deciding for you.
We know separation is hard, practically and emotionally. You will get honest advice about your options, regular updates and a plan that fits your family.
We keep everything confidential and treat you with respect. Where we can, we settle matters by agreement, because that is usually quicker, cheaper and better for children. When a matter needs to go to court, we will be with you at every step.
