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Family Law

Divorce and separation lawyers in Ipswich

Nobody plans for this part. Our divorce and separation lawyers will walk you through the process one step at a time, tell you what's urgent and what isn't, and make sure the decisions stay yours. The first conversation is free.
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Divorce is one thing. Separation is several.

The divorce order ends the marriage. Everything else is settled separately.
In Australia there's one ground for divorce: the marriage has broken down irretrievably, shown by 12 months of separation. You can be separated under the same roof, provided you can document it. Once the order is made it becomes final one month and one day later, and an uncontested application usually takes around four months from filing.

What the order doesn't do is divide your property, settle parenting arrangements or sort out maintenance. Those are separate processes, they can start the day you separate, and they don't have to wait for the divorce. De facto couples skip the divorce step entirely, but the property and parenting processes are the same.
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How we work through it with you

Clear steps, honest timelines, and a lawyer who stays on your file.
We start by understanding your situation, then map the order of things: what's urgent, what can wait, and which deadlines are running. From there we handle the divorce application and service, advise on property, parenting and maintenance, and push for agreement wherever it's possible, because agreements are faster, cheaper and calmer than court. If court is needed, we represent you there.

Throughout, you'll hear from us when something moves rather than when you chase, and you'll understand every document before you sign it.
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Looking for a different family law service?

Family law rarely arrives one issue at a time. Property, parenting, agreements and protection often overlap, so the pages below cover the rest of what we do. If you're not sure where your situation fits, call 0483 980 001 and we'll point you the right way.

Property settlement

Parenting arrangements

Consent orders

Binding agreements

Spousal maintenance

Domestic violence

Dispute resolution

Mediation and arbitration

Prenups

Superannuation splitting

International family law

Living arrangements

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Every Stanford Legal matter is guided by the professional bodies that set the standard for practice in Queensland, so you always know you're in trusted hands.
Why Stanford Legal

A separation lawyer who explains as they go

Divorce can feel like walking through a maze without a map. We can't remove the maze, but we can give you the map. You'll know the steps, the timeframes and the costs before the work starts, and the person you meet in the first conversation is the person who sees your matter through.
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TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by families across South East Queensland

Families across Ipswich, Springfield and Brisbane have trusted us with the hardest chapter of their lives. Here's what some of them have said.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

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How long do we have to be separated before applying for a divorce?
Twelve months. The court accepts that period of separation as proof the marriage has broken down irretrievably. You can be separated while still living in the same house, but you'll need to give the court evidence that the relationship ended and when, so keep a record of the date and the arrangements since.
How long does a divorce take?
An uncontested divorce usually takes around four months from filing to the order becoming final, which includes the one month and one day after the hearing before the order takes effect. If the application is contested, or there are problems serving the other party, it takes longer. Property and parenting matters run on their own timelines.
Is property split 50/50 in a divorce?
No. There's no automatic 50/50 rule in Australia. The court looks at the whole asset pool, including property, savings, debts and superannuation, then weighs the contributions each of you made, financial and otherwise, and what each of you will need going forward. The aim is a division that's just and equitable for your circumstances, which can land anywhere on the scale.
Should I sort the property before or after the divorce?
Usually before. Once your divorce is final you have 12 months to formalise a property settlement or start proceedings, and missing that deadline means asking the court's permission to apply late. Settling the property first removes the race against the clock. Our article on divorcing before the property settlement walks through the trade-offs.

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