Your divorce,
handled by family lawyers.
Answer the questions the court asks online, in about ten minutes. Our family lawyers tell you what your application needs and why, then prepare, file and serve it.
Client reviews
Family law clients,
in their own words.
The best family lawyers I have ever known. Great service, pragmatic, non-judgmental approach. Prompt communication with an amazing team who have a detailed approach and understanding.
N. S.Family law client · Google review, 2024 They truly work on the root cause of the problem and understand your case so precisely that no further worry is required. They take the entire burden off my shoulders… professional, direct and highly efficient.
A. N.Parenting matter · Google review, 2025 They set the right expectation and provided sound legal advice. I engaged them for my separation, which involved property and children and was a very emotional one for me. I will highly recommend them, especially for someone new to legal proceedings.
A. K.Separation, property and parenting · Google review, 2024 Pallavee was empathetic, supportive and professional throughout the process. I could tell the firm had my best interest in mind.
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Is this you?
When people come to us about divorce.
Each of these is a good reason to call, and none of them is too early.
- You have been separated for more than 12 months and want it finalised.
- You separated but lived under the same roof for part of that time.
- Your former partner lives overseas or cannot be found.
- You want the divorce done by lawyers, without a long process.
How we help
A divorce ends the marriage. It does not settle property or parenting, so we look at both.
To apply for a divorce in Australia you must have been separated for at least 12 months, and the court must be satisfied that proper arrangements are in place for any children under 18. Separation under one roof and a partner who cannot be served each need extra steps.
A divorce order also starts a 12-month clock for property and maintenance claims. We make sure you know where you stand on both before the divorce takes effect.
What we do
- Sole and joint divorce applications
- Affidavits for separation under one roof
- Service on your former partner, including overseas
- Applications where a partner cannot be found
- Representation at the hearing, if the court requires it
- Advice on property and parenting time limits
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What happens first
Your first week with us.
A matter should feel different from the first call. This is what you can expect before anything is signed or sent.
The first meeting: where you stand
A fixed-fee meeting with a family lawyer. What a fair outcome looks like, what the other side is likely to do, and what not to do in the meantime.
In writing: a plan and an estimate for the first stage
The steps, the order they happen in, and the cost of each, so you decide with the numbers in front of you.
The first steps: your position protected
Time limits diarised, urgent matters dealt with first, and the first letter sent only once there is a strategy behind it.
From then on: one lawyer, who answers
The lawyer who meets you runs your matter. Calls and emails are returned within one business day, including when the news is not good.
Online
Just need the divorce?
Done from home, without a day in court.
No office visit, no court portal, no forms to decode. Ten minutes on your phone, and our family lawyers take it from there.
- 1Answer the questionsTen minutes on your phone, in plain language. We tell you as you go what the law requires and what your application will need.
- 2We prepare your applicationYour answers come straight to our family lawyers. Within two business days one of them reviews everything, prepares the application and any extra documents, and tells you if anything is missing.
- 3Sign with your solicitorYou book a video consultation at a time that suits you. Your solicitor goes through the application with you, answers your questions and witnesses your signature.
- 4We handle the restWe file, serve your spouse if you are applying alone, deal with the court, and email you the divorce order when it is made. In most cases nobody attends.
Property, parenting and maintenance are separate matters. If yours are not settled, book a free call first and we will tell you what order to do things in.
In most cases nobody attends the hearing. Joint applications: nothing to serve.
- You separate
- 12 months apart, required by law
- ✓We file
- 2 to 3 months, set by the court
- Court hearingIn most cases nobody attends.
- 1 month and 1 day
- Divorce finalYou can remarry from this day.
Your team
Who you will deal with.
Matters are run by the people below, not handed down.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, it is a good reason for the free call.
Can you handle my divorce online?
Yes. Start it online, and our family lawyers prepare and file the application. The fixed fee is shown before you pay.
Does a divorce settle our property?
No. Property, parenting and maintenance are separate. A divorce order starts a 12-month time limit for property claims, so get advice before or alongside it.
What does it cost?
The first meeting with a solicitor is a fixed fee, quoted when you book. After that you receive a written plan and estimate for each stage, and you are told before any estimate is exceeded.
More in separation and divorce
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- De facto relationshipsProperty, parenting and maintenance for de facto and same-sex couples when a relationship ends.Read more
- Family violence and intervention ordersIntervention orders for people who need protection, and advice for people responding to an application.Read more
Tell us what is going on. We will tell you where you stand.
A free 15-minute call. If it is a matter for us, you are booked in with the right solicitor before the call ends. If it is not, we will say so.