Family lawyers Gold Coast
Going through a separation is complicated and comes with many difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through this time with compassion and a dedicated team of experienced family law lawyers.
We specialise in:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Domestic Violence
- Property
Separation and divorce
If your relationship has broken down, you may be facing a range of struggles. This can include knowing the right next steps, handling assets and finances, children’s matters, and dividing property. We’re here to listen, provide you with clarity and confidence, and ultimately get the best outcome for your situation. Get answers to your questions and a solid understanding of your options today.
Child custody
We understand that you want to create stability and emotional wellbeing to your child during or after a separation. Choosing the right parenting arrangements makes a world of difference now and into the future. Our solicitors have helped many Queensland families achieve solutions that work for them. Our lead family lawyer, Dane Thornburgh, has 20+ years of experience in family law, dispute resolution, and other practice areas. Please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information or to understand your options.
Domestic violence
There are a range of protection orders that can be sought for domestic violence, physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, or psychological abuse. Every situation is different, and we take the time to understand to find the best steps forward. If you need to apply for a protection order or you are responding to one, we’re here to talk you through your options.
Dividing your property
Are you deciding what to do with your property and finances after separating from your spouse? If you can’t come to an agreement, talk to our lawyers about applying for a property or financial order. There are strict time limits that vary depending on the stage in your separation, along with many other important considerations. We have decades of experience getting clients a fair outcome when it comes to property issues.
Worried about legal fees? Learn about our partnership with JustFund, offering flexible legal financing for family law matters.
The team at Quinn Law Group are extremely professional in times of increased frustration and stress.
Nic Gleason
I used Quinn Law Group for assistance with my legal dealings. The service they provide was second to none in particular Lee Quinn. Lee’s attention to detail helped me achieve a result beyond my expectations.
Matthew Selfe
I was truly getting distressed about a legal situation, felt unsure of my next move and that I was running out of time. Talking with James Treanor from the Quinn Law Group Gold Coast made me feel that at last someone knew how it all worked. From start to finish I found him to be professional and understanding, I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome or his support throughout.
Rhett Bryant
I couldn’t recommend Lee and QLG more highly. He helped us navigate a complicated immigration challenge involving a staff member from the US that we are sponsoring to live and work in Australia, and Lee was able to expertly advise and support us through this process. We received the email yesterday confirming the application was successful and are thrilled with the outcome and guidance along the way. Thank you, Lee!!!
Aaron StubbingsI had an excellent experience with Lee Quinn from Quinn Law Group during my Australian citizenship process. Lee was knowledgeable, efficient, and made complex procedures feel simple. He was attentive and genuinely cared about my case, leading to a successful outcome. I highly recommend Quinn Law Group for anyone needing reliable and effective legal assistance.
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Can I access funding to help cover legal fees for my family law matter?
Yes. Through our partnership with JustFund, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to cover legal fees for family law matters. Funding is repaid only after your settlement, and approval is not based on income or credit score. This helps ensure you can get quality legal representation even if you are financially dependent on a partner or experiencing financial hardship.
I separated from my partner some time ago and we never divided our property. Can we do this anytime?
Once you have divorced you have 1 year to file for a property settlement or spousal maintenance. For Defacto relationships you have 2 years from time of separation.
We always advise to settle your property matter as soon as you can and not to leave it too long or you risk not meeting the statutory time frames. If you are married, you can settle any time before your divorce.
We recommend seeking legal advice to make sure you meet the time limits.
I have been served court documents "initiating application" in the Family Law courts. What should I do?
If you have been served court documents, you should seek legal advice immediately. You have 28 days to file a response to an initiating application. Failure to meet these time frames may result in orders being made without you having the opportunity to defend them.
My partner is selling our assets and we have not reached an agreement on who keeps what. What can I do?
If you suspect your ex-spouse is selling or getting rid of assets you need to take immediate action. You may have to file court proceedings and seek an injunction to stop things being sold or freeze banks accounts to stop money from being spent.
My partner said they are going to take half my house and superannuation. What can I do?
There is no 50:50 rule in Australia, which means no automatic entitlement to half your house or property.
There are a number of factors which must be considered in this situation. Initial contributions, contributions during the relationship, health of the parties, age and future needs factors are some things which will be taken into consideration. Each matter is based on its own merits and must be fair and just.
My partner took the kids and moved states without consulting me. What can I do?
If an ex-spouse unilaterally relocates with the children, seek immediate legal advice on filing an urgent application for recovery orders. These types of proceedings are complex and require a large amount of resources and work to bring the matter before the courts, particularly in circumstances where Domestic Violence is a factor and the children are at risk of family violence.
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