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Family Law

Divorce lawyers in Brisbane

Separation and divorce advice from our office at Level 4, 95 North Quay, Brisbane City, from the first conversation through to the divorce order and the property settlement that follows.
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Separation comes first, divorce comes later

You can separate today, but you can't apply for a divorce for 12 months.
In Australia a divorce is simply the legal end of the marriage. It doesn't divide property or decide where the children live, and you can't apply for one until you've been separated for at least 12 months. That year is usually when the important work happens: agreeing on parenting arrangements, sorting out the house and the finances, and making those agreements binding. We help you separate safely and sensibly first, with advice on living arrangements, money and the children, so the divorce itself is the last and simplest step.
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Applying for a divorce in Brisbane

Filed online, and decided by the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
Divorce applications are filed online with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, whose Brisbane registry is on North Quay, near our office. You can apply jointly with your spouse or on your own. A sole application must be served on your spouse, and if there are children under 18 the court must be satisfied that proper arrangements are in place for them. If you've been married for less than two years, you generally need to have attended counselling first or have the court's permission. Once granted, the divorce becomes final one month and one day later.
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Property, children and the time limits

A final divorce starts a 12-month clock on property.
Once your divorce is final, you have 12 months to finalise a property settlement or start court proceedings. Miss it and you'll need the court's permission to apply, which is why we usually advise sorting out property before, or alongside, the divorce. Parenting arrangements have no equivalent deadline, but they're easier to agree while everyone is still talking. Both can be made legally binding through consent orders without going to a hearing, and we quote each step in writing before we start.
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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.

Divorce and separation

Property settlement

Parenting arrangements

Consent orders

Binding agreements

Domestic violence

Dispute resolution

Mediation and arbitration

Prenups

Superannuation splitting

International family law

Family lawyers Brisbane

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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.
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Straight answers, and no surprises on the bill

We tell you what your divorce involves, what it will cost and how long it will take before we start, and you deal with the same lawyer throughout. If your separation is amicable, we'll help keep it that way.
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TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by families across South East Queensland

People across Brisbane, Ipswich and Springfield have trusted us with their separation and divorce, and this is what they said.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

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How long after separating can I get divorced?
You need to have been separated for at least 12 months before you apply, and there must be no reasonable chance of getting back together.
How much does a divorce cost in Brisbane?
Every application has a court filing fee set by the Federal Circuit and Family Court, plus our professional fee if you use us. We quote both in writing before we start.
Can I get divorced if my spouse doesn't agree?
Yes. You can apply on your own as a sole applicant. Your spouse doesn't need to agree, but the application must be served on them.
Do I have to go to court for my divorce?
Often not. If you apply jointly, or there are no children under 18, you usually don't need to attend the hearing. We'll tell you whether you need to be there.
Do you only act for Brisbane clients?
No. Our Brisbane office is at Level 4, 95 North Quay, and we also have an office at Springfield Tower. We act for clients across Brisbane, Ipswich and the rest of Queensland.

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