Areas of Family Law
Our family lawyers understand that family disputes often cause significant emotional turmoil for everyone involved. We work hard to minimise this turmoil while protecting your legal interests with a professional yet compassionate approach to your family law matter.
Our experienced team of family lawyers assist clients in both married and de facto relationships. We can help you in all aspects of family law with a focus on safety and discretion, providing timely and expert legal advice in relation to your specific issue.
Family Lawyers Toowoomba, Roma & Warwick
Our lawyers are experts in family law and available to help you in the Toowoomba, Roma and Warwick regions.
Our holistic, client focused approach to family & domestic law ensures you get the best possible outcome for your matter, whether its a parenting dispute, property division or you require a child support agreement to be drafted.
A divorce can be achieved without the need for legal representation. It may, however, be beneficial for you to speak with one of our expert family lawyers to assist with your application for divorce and finalise your settlement.
There are usually additional matters to deal with when experiencing a relationship breakdown, such as asset division and financial agreements, spousal maintenance matters, arrangements for children and child support.
Divorce Lawyers
Our experienced separation & divorce lawyers will explain the legal requirements for separation in QLD. They can also assist you with the procedure of obtaining a divorce.
Our goal is to avoid any unnecessary complications as well progress your matter in a timely and cost-effective way. We also endeavour to minimise the effect of a divorce on your life and your finances.
Meeting with a lawyer to discuss the future of your children can be a daunting prospect, and is often one of the more complex aspects of family & domestic law. With expert knowledge and understanding, our family law solicitors will providee you with the right legal advice and put your mind at ease when it comes to decisions about your children.
When deciding on your parenting arrangements following a separation, there is no set method to follow. You know your own children better than anyone and you are the best person to act in the interest of your children.
Our lawyers assist with children’s matters, parenting plans, consent orders, family mediation (dispute resolution) and parenting arrangements.
Don’t hesitate to share the full details of the situation with your lawyer. It is our duty to help you move forward and achieve the best possible outcome for your children.
We understand that domestic violence is an extremely challenging and an emotional experience. It can be in the form of emotional, physical or financial abuse, and includes threatening or coercive behaviour by one party to another in a domestic relationship.
Our professional and caring family law team will help you to achieve the best outcome possible in your domestic or family violence case, whether you are a victim of family violence applying for a Protection Order, or defending one made against you.
The law of property division is complex. To achieve a fair outcome, property and financial division must be carefully navigated by a professional family lawyer.
Our family lawyers will advise and represent you in court for family matters such as:
- property settlement
- a binding financial agreement
- spousal maintenance
- assessment for child support and a subsequent child support agreement
- and more.
We will fight for you and do our best to make sure that you get the best possible outcome in your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Law?
Family law is a legal practice area focused on issues involving family relationships.
This includes matters such as adoption, separation/divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, division of property and other related legal matters.
Why hire a Family Lawyer?
Family law can be complex. Family law matters hit close to home and are often emotionally charged.
Having a trusted legal professional by your side helps to ensure your loved ones are properly represented and protected during a legal process.
Our Toowoomba family lawyers are standing by, ready to assist with your case and support you.
What do Family Lawyers help with?
Family Lawyers provide professional advice, assistance and support with a wide range of issues including: separation, divorce, child support, adoption and property, and financial settlements.
Our experienced lawyers will work hard to protect your legal interests whilst demonstrating a professional yet compassionate approach to resolving your legal matter.
Can I represent myself in Family Court without a Lawyer?
Yes you can.
Family court allows self-represented litigants. However, in the vast majority of cases, representing yourself is not advisable. There is usually a lot at stake in family court cases, be it a divorce settlement, child custody or a financial settlement.
By representing yourself, you risk not giving yourself the best possible chance to achieve the outcome that you want.
You should consider booking an appointment with one of our Toowoomba lawyers to discuss your options. We have offices in Roma, Warwick and Toowoomba.
Additional Resources
- Fact or Fiction? Top 5 Myths About Family Law Property Settlements
- Family Law Property Settlements
- Six Things to Know About Binding Financial Agreements
- Children’s Care Arrangements Following Separation
- The Perils of Representing Yourself in the Family Court
- Family Separation: Things You Need to Know
- Why You Shouldn’t Take Family Law Advice From Friends
