Divorce law experts,
for when it’s time to
go separate ways.
Divorce law experts,
for when it’s time to
go separate ways.
A divorce is rarely an easy process – even when both you and your former spouse can agree that it is the best option for both of you. You need to make many decisions including those relating to parenting arrangements and the division of property and finances. These decisions will have a big impact on your future.
You don’t need to make these decisions alone. At Unified Lawyers, our Brisbane divorce lawyers can guide and advise you through the often-complicated separation and divorce process. As a specialist family law firm in Brisbane, our team is highly experienced in all kinds of divorce and separation matters, so whether your situation is super simple or extremely complex, we can help you.
We work hard to help you achieve the best outcome for you and your family. It’s our aim to make the divorce process as easy and efficient as possible for you. Along with our affordable legal services, you can be sure that you’re in great hands when you choose Unified Lawyers for your family law matters in Brisbane.
Do I have to get a divorce lawyer?
It is not a requirement to engage the services of a lawyer for a separation or divorce in Australia, however, doing so can help to reduce the stress of the situation.
A separation or divorce involves a lot of decision making and can leave many people feeling uncertain, unsure and overwhelmed. You will need to make decisions regarding the division of property and assets, as well as many decisions regarding your children, if you have them.
A divorce lawyer can help you understand your legal obligations, responsibilities and rights, and ensure that you’re protected, and you can achieve the best outcome for your family. Our Brisbane family law team can provide you with customised advice and options that are relevant to your unique circumstances.
Don’t sell yourself short, talk to one of our divorce law specialists about your situation today during a free consultation.
Do I have to get a divorce lawyer?
It is not a requirement to engage the services of a lawyer for a separation or divorce in Australia, however, doing so can help to reduce the stress of the situation.
A separation or divorce involves a lot of decision making and can leave many people feeling uncertain, unsure and overwhelmed. You will need to make decisions regarding the division of property and assets, as well as many decisions regarding your children, if you have them.
A divorce lawyer can help you understand your legal obligations, responsibilities and rights, and ensure that you’re protected, and you can achieve the best outcome for your family. Our Brisbane family law team can provide you with customised advice and options that are relevant to your unique circumstances.
Don’t sell yourself short, talk to one of our divorce law specialists about your situation today during a free consultation.
Do I have to get a divorce lawyer?
It is not a requirement to engage the services of a lawyer for a separation or divorce in Australia, however, doing so can help to reduce the stress of the situation.
A separation or divorce involves a lot of decision making and can leave many people feeling uncertain, unsure and overwhelmed. You will need to make decisions regarding the division of property and assets, as well as many decisions regarding your children, if you have them.
A divorce lawyer can help you understand your legal obligations, responsibilities and rights, and ensure that you’re protected, and you can achieve the best outcome for your family. Our Brisbane family law team can provide you with customised advice and options that are relevant to your unique circumstances.
Don’t sell yourself short, talk to one of our divorce law specialists about your situation today during a free consultation.
Affordable and flexible family law services in Brisbane
We aim to provide our clients with as much transparency as possible when it comes to our costs. We know that working with a lawyer can be a large financial commitment.
In addition to affordable services, we also provide a number of flexible billing arrangements, so you can choose the right option for you.
Our billing models include:
- Event billing – opt to receive a bill whenever an agreed event occurs. We’ll work with you to make a plan of events.
- Time interval billing – Based on the time we spend working on your legal issue. Usually, our time interval billing is based on an hourly rate.
- Fixed-rate-fees – We’ll give you an upfront quote that’s the set fee, regardless of the time it takes to complete the task.
Divorce in Queensland and Australia
What's the Difference between Separation and Divorce?
A divorce is the legal process of formally ending a marriage, whereas no legal process is required for a couple to be separated.
In order to get divorced, a couple who have been legally married must first be separated for a period of at least 12 months. During this period, the couple remains legally married.
The way a couple separates will be different in every situation, however, most commonly, a couple will live apart during their separation period. Though, this isn’t always the case. Some couples may remain living together throughout their separation period. This can make it more difficult to prove the separation, however, it may be the best option due to financial circumstances or parenting responsibilities.
After the separation period, you can apply for a divorce or you can stay legally married but separated. Our divorce lawyers can help you understand the implications of these decisions and any actions that may be required.
Discuss your options with our divorce lawyers in Brisbane today.
Client Testimonials and Reviews
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Hhai thai
Unified Lawyers offered a great professional, efficient service. All the paperwork for our house purchase was taken care of with ease. I highly recommend them for your conveyancing needs.
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WWa Tun
We recently bought a new house and we really appreciated the efforts put in by Vincey and the team from Unified Lawyers ! Vincey went over and above in helping us through the whole process of buying a house making it very easy and convenient for us. We trust her in knowledge, compassion and accessibility which helped us through the process very time efficient and worry-free. Me and my partner can’t recommend Unified Lawyers enough for Conveyancing !!!
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Susan May
These are fantastic lawyers. They managed the conveyancing of my aunt’s house in Sydney, while I’m in Perth. They made everything easy and responded within the hour to any queries. Do not hesitate to use them. They offer 5 star service!
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PPeter Hanna
Purchasing a home is a stressful experience in its own right. However, having Dominic Nguyen from Unified lawyers handling the conveyancing for my property was the best decision i could make as a buyer. The legal advice was clear, concise and to the point, with Dominic keeping me informed throughout the entire process. Thanks Dominic for making it simple and stress free!
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AAmanda Todd
We recently engaged Unified Lawyers to do some conveyancing work for us. We were extremely satisfied by the quality of service provided by Ernest Tung. His diligence, attention to detail and responsiveness were outstanding.
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VVikas Sharma
The conveyancing team at Unified (Deama Merhi and Stephen Ooi) worked hard and made sure my home buying experience was smooth, stress-free and transparent. Deama is a highly competent and helpful legal professional. She truly cares about what you need and goes above and beyond to make sure the client receives all the information required to make the right decision. I would not hesitate to recommend Deama to anyone looking for a reliable, professional and honest service. You would be lucky to have her as your conveyancer.
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Stephanie Kay
Deama from Unified just completed the conveyancing on my first home purchase! Unified were amazing to deal with – prompt, professional and responsive – Deama took the time to listen to my questions, explain the process and give me pragmatic advice. I would recommend Unified to anyone looking for legal services!
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Jane Au
I was looking for conveyancing services and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it has been made for me from start to end. Dominic has been accommodating and patient throughout my first property purchase not to mention the amazing resilience to my stupid questions time and time again. I could not have asked for better service.
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T Ho
A huge thank you to Amira and the team for helping take the stress and complexities out of the conveyancing process, allowing for a smooth and efficient settlement. Would’ve been lost without your assistance in the matter.
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DDianne Hill
My family and I have been going to Unified Lawyers for different legal services for years now and we have always had a lovely experience with everyone there. They have conducted many conveyancing matters for us, assisted with business disputes and recently assisted with a family law matter. Their family lawyers in particular are very patient and understanding. I will never hesitate to recommend Unified lawyers to any family or colleagues that require legal assistance.
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EEd
Engaged Unified for their conveyancing services. Amira did an exceptional job handling our complex property. Organised, efficient and very quick to respond. I highly recommend!
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Michael McHugh
Dominic and his team acted on a residential sale for us. It was not without its hiccups which was why I wanted a real solicitor acting and not a ‘conveyancing service’.
As a client I was impressed with their service, focus on the outcome and competitive rates and as a lawyer, with their legal and negotiating expertise.
I can highly recommend them.
Divorce Applications in Brisbane and Queensland
You must meet the following requirements before being able to apply for a divorce in Queensland:
- You must be legally married
- There is no hope of reconciliation
- You must have been separated for 12 months or more
Additional requirements may need to be satisfied if you were married for less than two years or if you have children.
Our divorce lawyers can guide you through your divorce application and ensure that all requirements are satisfied.
We know that going through a separation or divorce can be a challenging time for everyone involved but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Discuss your matter with our compassionate and understanding divorce lawyers today.
Divorce Applications in Brisbane and Queensland
You must meet the following requirements before being able to apply for a divorce in Queensland:
- You must be legally married
- There is no hope of reconciliation
- You must have been separated for 12 months or more
Additional requirements may need to be satisfied if you were married for less than two years or if you have children.
Our divorce lawyers can guide you through your divorce application and ensure that all requirements are satisfied.
We know that going through a separation or divorce can be a challenging time for everyone involved but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Discuss your matter with our compassionate and understanding divorce lawyers today.
Divorce Applications in Brisbane and Queensland
You must meet the following requirements before being able to apply for a divorce in Queensland:
- You must be legally married
- There is no hope of reconciliation
- You must have been separated for 12 months or more
Additional requirements may need to be satisfied if you were married for less than two years or if you have children.
Our divorce lawyers can guide you through your divorce application and ensure that all requirements are satisfied.
We know that going through a separation or divorce can be a challenging time for everyone involved but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Discuss your matter with our compassionate and understanding divorce lawyers today.
Spousal Maintenance
When a marriage ends, you may be required to pay or receive spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is financial support provided by the other spouse, but it is not an automatic or guaranteed payment. Spousal maintenance is a court-ordered payment that is usually ordered when there is a gap between earning capabilities of the spouses. A number of other factors can impact whether spousal maintenance will be required, including:
- Age
- Ability to work
- Health
- Current income
- Assets and investments
- Whether the marriage affected your ability to work
- A suitable standard of living
- Parenting arrangement
If spousal maintenance is ordered by the court, this will be a binding financial agreement (BFA). As family lawyers, we can help you to negotiate binding financial agreements.
Spousal Maintenance
When a marriage ends, you may be required to pay or receive spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is financial support provided by the other spouse, but it is not an automatic or guaranteed payment. Spousal maintenance is a court-ordered payment that is usually ordered when there is a gap between earning capabilities of the spouses. A number of other factors can impact whether spousal maintenance will be required, including:
- Age
- Ability to work
- Health
- Current income
- Assets and investments
- Whether the marriage affected your ability to work
- A suitable standard of living
- Parenting arrangement
If spousal maintenance is ordered by the court, this will be a binding financial agreement (BFA). As family lawyers, we can help you to negotiate binding financial agreements.
Spousal Maintenance
When a marriage ends, you may be required to pay or receive spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is financial support provided by the other spouse, but it is not an automatic or guaranteed payment. Spousal maintenance is a court-ordered payment that is usually ordered when there is a gap between earning capabilities of the spouses. A number of other factors can impact whether spousal maintenance will be required, including:
- Age
- Ability to work
- Health
- Current income
- Assets and investments
- Whether the marriage affected your ability to work
- A suitable standard of living
- Parenting arrangement
If spousal maintenance is ordered by the court, this will be a binding financial agreement (BFA). As family lawyers, we can help you to negotiate binding financial agreements.
Parenting and children’s matters in Brisbane and Queensland
Deciding and agreeing on parenting matters, such as child support and child custody, can be one of the most challenging parts of a divorce or separation.
At Unified Lawyers Brisbane, our child custody family lawyers can help you understand your obligations and responsibilities as a parent.
When it comes to your children, their best interests should be at the heart of any and every decision that is made, but often emotions can cloud these decisions. Our understanding family law team knows how sensitive parenting matters can be and can help you make an informed decision.
Child support arrangements
Child support payment arrangements can be informal or formal. Here are some of the child support options that the Australian government provides:
SELF-MANAGED CHILD SUPPORT
You and former partner can take care of your child support arrangement privately without Government intervention if you can agree on the circumstances. A financial agreement can be created to outline the terms of your child support arrangement.
APPLY FOR AN ASSESSMENT
The Government can conduct a child support assessment to assess the amount of child support you may need to pay or receive. This will involve you and your former spouse providing information about your financial situations, expenses relating to your children and your earnings.
MAKE A LIMITED CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT
A limited child support agreement can be made between you and your former spouse, based on the government assessment. One party may end the agreement after three or more years or it may be ended earlier if you both ask for it to finish.
MAKE A BINDING CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT
Similar to a self-management child support arrangement, a binding child support agreement involves the parents agreeing the amount of child support without a government assessment, however paperwork relating to the agreement will need to be submitted to the Government.
COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT
A court may order child support or child management payments. This may happen in situations where an adult child (a child over the age of 18 years) is financially dependent because of disability.
Consent orders and children’s issues
You can make agreements about your children and parenting arrangements legally enforceable with a consent order.
Also referred to as a parenting order, it’s important to seek legal advice before applying for a consent order. An experienced divorce lawyer can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and answer any questions you may have.
Consent orders and children’s issues
You can make agreements about your children and parenting arrangements legally enforceable with a consent order.
Also referred to as a parenting order, it’s important to seek legal advice before applying for a consent order. An experienced divorce lawyer can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and answer any questions you may have.
Consent orders and children’s issues
You can make agreements about your children and parenting arrangements legally enforceable with a consent order.
Also referred to as a parenting order, it’s important to seek legal advice before applying for a consent order. An experienced divorce lawyer can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and answer any questions you may have.
