Family Law Legal Services
Family law support when personal decisions feel urgent.
When a relationship breaks down, or an existing arrangement is no longer working, it can be difficult to know what to do first. Submit one clear request so the issue can be reviewed and appropriate follow-up arranged.
Request Family Law Help⚠ If you have received court documents, have an upcoming hearing, or face a child safety concern — mention it clearly in the form so your request can be prioritised.
What You Can Submit
Family law matters handled across all stages.
From first conversations to consent orders, court preparation, and urgent safety matters — you can submit any of these issues using the form.
Separation & Divorce
Separation advice, divorce applications, and de facto relationship matters.
Parenting & Custody
Parenting arrangements, child custody disputes, relocation, and time-with-child orders.
Consent Orders & FDR
Consent orders, parenting plans, family dispute resolution, and court preparation.
Child Support
Child support, spousal maintenance, and unpaid support concerns.
Property Settlement
Homes, businesses, debts, trusts, inheritances, superannuation, and other assets after separation.
Family Violence & Safety
Intervention orders, safety concerns, urgent parenting issues, and protective options.
Financial Agreements
Prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements.
Extended Family Matters
Grandparent contact, blended-family issues, and disputes involving extended family members.
Why It Matters
Early guidance leads to better outcomes.
Many people wait until the conflict has escalated, but early advice can make the whole process more manageable — for you, your children, and your finances.
Avoid agreements that cannot be enforced
Informal arrangements made in good faith can be difficult or impossible to enforce later. A properly documented order or agreement protects both parties and any children involved.
Understand if a proposed settlement is fair
Without professional guidance, it can be hard to assess whether a property settlement, parenting plan, or maintenance figure is reasonable given your specific contributions and circumstances.
Respond correctly to court documents
Receiving court documents triggers strict procedural requirements and deadlines. Missing a response window can have serious consequences for your case.
Prepare for required dispute-resolution steps
Most parenting matters require family dispute resolution before a court application. Understanding this step early helps you prepare rather than delay.
Focus on workable parenting arrangements
When children are involved, advice helps you focus on their best interests and build arrangements that are actually sustainable for both households.
Act quickly when safety is an issue
If there is family violence, risk to a child, or urgent parenting concerns, urgent options and useful evidence may need to be considered quickly — not after the fact.
How It Works
One clear request. No jargon required.
You do not need to know exact legal wording before submitting. Plain language is enough — describe what is happening and the urgency, and your request can be reviewed from there.
Submit Your RequestDescribe the issue
Complete the form with your contact details, location, type of family law matter, urgency, and a brief summary. Include any deadlines or court dates.
Request is reviewed
Your request is reviewed with the relevant issue, urgency, and location in mind so the right type of follow-up can be identified.
Follow-up is arranged
An appropriate follow-up is arranged based on your matter. Urgent requests, including court dates and child safety concerns, are prioritised.
Information That Helps
What to include in your request.
The more clearly you describe the situation, the easier it is to identify the next step. If you have them, it may help to mention or prepare the following.
Dates of marriage, separation, divorce application, or important relationship events.
Children's ages, current care arrangements, school details, and any immediate parenting concerns.
Existing parenting plans, consent orders, court orders, intervention orders, or pending applications.
Major assets and debts — family home, mortgage, business interests, bank accounts, loans, and superannuation.
Any deadlines, dispute-resolution appointments, court dates, legal letters, or documents you need to respond to.
Safety concerns, family violence history, police involvement, or urgent issues involving children.
Urgent family law issues
If any of the following apply to your situation, include it clearly in the message field so your request can be flagged as urgent.
Submitting the form does not create a lawyer-client relationship and does not replace legal advice. It helps identify the type of assistance that may be suitable for your situation.
Coverage
Family law requests are accepted from all Australian states and territories.