Divorce lawyers help you separate properly, apply for divorce and deal with the issues that follow.
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Divorce formally ends a marriage. Parenting arrangements, property and financial support are separate issues, so ask which applications or agreements your circumstances require. Check eligibility, documents and dates before applying.
Why divorce & separation matters
Ending the marriage does not itself divide property or settle parenting arrangements. Property applications generally need to be made within 12 months after a divorce becomes final; obtain advice about the deadline and any exception that may apply.
The Australian context
Divorce is based on the breakdown of the marriage, rather than fault. The FCFCOA removed the counselling-certificate requirement for applicants married less than two years from 10 June 2025. Check the current application process with the relevant court; Western Australia has its own Family Court.
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Warrnambool, VIC · Western District & Wimmera
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Irvine Lawyers Warrnambool provides legal services in Warrnambool, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Criminal Law · Divorce & Separation4 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german, polish, spanish
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Mornington, VIC · Mornington Peninsula
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Lakey Family Law and Mediation provides legal services in Mornington, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
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Gunnedah, NSW · New England & North West
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McArthur Legal Services provides legal services in Gunnedah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Family Law+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation
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Bright, VIC · Hume & North East
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Nevin Lenne Gross provides legal services in Bright, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Law · Personal Injury · Divorce & SeparationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Nedlands, WA · Perth CBD
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O'Sullivan Law provides legal services in Nedlands, WA. Listed practice areas include Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Binding Financial Agreements and Family Law.
Powers of Attorney & Guardianship+5 moreBinding Financial Agreements · Family Law · Divorce & Separation · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Point Cook, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Pearsons Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Point Cook, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Property & Conveyancing · De Facto Relationships · Binding Financial Agreements · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Point Cook, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Point Cook Family Lawyers provides legal services in Point Cook, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · De Facto Relationships · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Nowra, NSW · South Coast
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Shoalhaven Lawyers provides legal services in Nowra, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Family Law+7 moreCriminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Employment Law · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Personal Injury · Divorce & Separation · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Townsville Family Lawyers provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Binding Financial Agreements.
Family Law+6 moreDivorce & Separation · Binding Financial Agreements · Property & Conveyancing · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Partner & Family Visas · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Doncaster East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Village Family Lawyers provides legal services in Doncaster East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Toowoomba City, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
BJH LAW PTY LTD provides legal services in Toowoomba City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Criminal Law+5 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Divorce & Separation · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Weston Creek, ACT · Canberra
C Power Lawyers provides legal services in Weston Creek, ACT. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
CHOMLEY FAMILY LAW provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, International Family Law & Hague Abduction and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreInternational Family Law & Hague Abduction · Parenting & Child Custody · Divorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · De Facto Relationships · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Domestic Violence & AVOs
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Daykin Family Law provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
Freemont Family Lawyers Dandenong provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreDivorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Domestic Violence & AVOs · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Criminal LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Heidelberg, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Hartleys Lawyers provides legal services in Heidelberg, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Divorce & Separation · Wills & Estates · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Criminal Law · Skilled & Business VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Rosebud, VIC · Mornington Peninsula
Hawker Family Lawyers provides legal services in Rosebud, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Divorce & Separation.
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Forster, NSW · Mid North Coast
Hebblewhite Family Lawyers provides legal services in Forster, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Binding Financial Agreements and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+6 moreBinding Financial Agreements · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Business & Commercial Law
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Maitland, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
Hebblewhite Family Lawyers provides legal services in Maitland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Binding Financial Agreements and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreBinding Financial Agreements · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas
Understand the next step
A practical guide to divorce & separation
What to discuss at the first meeting
Ending a marriage and resolving parenting or financial arrangements are different tasks. Ask the lawyer to explain which applications or agreements you actually need and the sequence in which to address them.
Make sure a fixed divorce fee is not being mistaken for advice about dividing assets or arrangements for children.
How the engagement may progress
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Explain the relationship history, current arrangements and outcome you want. Identify immediate concerns and provide every existing order or agreement.
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Discuss negotiation and family dispute resolution. Parenting applications generally involve prior dispute resolution unless an exception applies; ask the lawyer to assess the appropriate process.
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Ask how an agreement would be documented and implemented. Clarify who handles related transfers, finance and estate-planning work.
Fees and the scope of work
Ask for separate estimates for advice, negotiation, document preparation and court work. A fixed divorce-application fee does not necessarily cover parenting or financial disputes.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Highlight court dates, proposed travel or relocation and any planned property sale. Ask which time limits apply to your particular issues rather than assuming there is one deadline for everything.
Questions to ask a divorce & separation adviser
Does this quote cover only the divorce application?
What related issues should be addressed separately?
Will you handle parenting, property and divorce together or separately?
How will you communicate with me safely?
What would change the proposed approach or budget?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can we be separated under one roof?
Yes. You can be separated while still living in the same home, but you'll need extra evidence, usually affidavits, to show the relationship had ended.
How long does a divorce take?
Once filed, a divorce order usually becomes final one month and one day after it's granted. The overall time depends on court scheduling and whether there are children under 18.
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced?
Not always. A simple divorce application can be filed online without one. It's worth getting advice before you apply if you have children, shared property or superannuation, because divorce starts the clock on time limits for property claims.
How long do I have to settle property after separating?
Married couples generally have 12 months from the date the divorce becomes final. De facto couples generally have two years from separation. After that you need the court's permission, which is not guaranteed.
