Separation Lawyers Gold Coast

In Australia, you must be separated for at least 12 months. To apply, submit a divorce application to the Federal Circuit Court. Our family lawyers on the Gold Coast can assist with completing forms, serving your former spouse, and obtaining consent orders if children are involved, ensuring the process is completed correctly.

Parents can negotiate parenting plans to define care arrangements, (child custody) and parental responsibility. These plans can then be formalised into consent orders for legal enforceability. If an agreement cannot be reached regarding parenting matters, our family law team can guide you through mediation or court intervention, helping resolve family law disputes while prioritising children’s best interests.

If you have a parenting plan, you can make changes through negotiation with your former partner. If you have consent orders in place, you can apply to have them changed if circumstances such as relocation, parental work, or children’s needs change. Our Gold Coast family lawyers assist with filing an application to vary parenting plans or consent orders, explaining your legal options and representing you through negotiation or the entire process in court if needed.

Property division considers contributions, assets, debts, and superannuation. Our Gold Coast divorce and separation lawyers help negotiate settlements, prepare consent orders, and represent clients in the Federal Circuit Court if necessary. We ensure fair outcomes, address property issues, and guide you through the entire process step by step. You can also formalise your agreement through a Binding Financial Agreement, which requires that both parties agree and have received independent legal advice.

You can create prenuptial agreements before marriage or postnuptial agreements after marriage. Binding financial agreements after separation are family law agreements. Our Gold Coast team will explain the legal process, ensure compliance with the Family Law Act, and help protect assets and financial interests, providing certainty and enforceable agreements for your peace of mind.

While not legally required in all circumstances, a lawyer ensures settlements are fair and enforceable, which can make all the difference to long-term outcomes. Our family law team reviews assets, negotiates agreements, and prepares consent orders, guiding clients through the entire process to avoid mistakes, protect financial interests and achieve legally secure outcomes. If you decide to finalise your agreement with a Binding Financial Agreement, it is a requirement that both you and the other party receive independent legal advice.

We provide urgent legal assistance for domestic violence, including obtaining protection orders and advising on child protection matters. Our separation lawyers represent clients experiencing family violence in both the Magistrates Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, explaining the legal process and supporting families to ensure safety and peace of mind.