Family Law Services

A financial separation, often known as a property settlement, is the formal legal end in property proceedings. It is when two parties divide property by the family law act. Your property settlement entitlements and the best way to structure your property split is dependent on your family law situation.

When two parents separate, it can dramatically impact a child’s life—the best interests are the most critical consideration in the child custody case. The child’s best interest and what a parent wants can conflict. Our child custody lawyers will guide you to the best possible parenting...

Mediation is compulsory in family law matters and often required in property settlement matters. It is a less formal and more inclusive way to resolve a family law dispute. The mediator acts as a person to resolve the conflict inclusively, contrary to family court, when a judge will decide on the case...

Binding Financial Agreements are complex family law documents that essentially override the Family Law Act and its relevant property provisions. If done correctly, Binding Financial Agreements are as good as Family Court orders. If they don’t get done correctly, they can get overturned. Our...

Divorce Applications can be made 12 months after separation. You can make the divorce application on your own, and this is called a sole divorce application. If the other de facto relationship party consents, you can make a joint divorce application. Either way, you want to make the application; our...

The Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court hears almost all family law matters. Our family court lawyers can represent you at any court events, so you get the best outcome. Whether you have an interim hearing or a final trial, our family law lawyers in Brisbane and the surrounding areas...

To formalise parenting or financial arrangements, parties will usually enter into a consent order or Binding Financial Agreement. A consent order is as strong as a court order as it is a court order by consent. When parties enter into consent orders, it means parties have agreed to the order’s terms an...

You can obtain a domestic violence order through the police or apply privately for an order yourself or with the help of a domestic violence lawyer. Parties to domestic violence orders will usually begin with a temporary arrangement. The magistrate will then hear whether a formal longer order is ...

Sometimes known as prenuptial agreements, financial agreements pre-separation act as post-separation directions on what will happen with financial assets. There are many pros and cons of prenuptial agreements, and they can be costly if not done right. The main two legal aspects to a financial...