Family Law Resources

Parenting

Moving with children after separation

This fact sheet explains whether or not you can move without the other parent’s permission and the potential consequences if you do so without this or without permission from the Court.

Stay at Home Law and Family Law (Parenting arrangements)

In January 2020 the Queensland government declared a Public Health Emergency and implemented new laws requiring Queenslanders to stay at home. There are exceptions that allow people to leave their homes in certain circumstances. Some of these exceptions include facilitating parenting arrangements for separated families. Read this fact sheet for more information.


Property/Financial

Property Settlement Workbook

This workbook can help if you are trying to negotiate a property settlement with your ex-partner, or if you are preparing an application to a court for a property settlement. The workbook covers the four steps involved in working out a property settlement and can help you to work out what is in your property pool, the contributions both parties have made, any other important factors and whether a proposed agreement is fair.

Separating with debt: a guide to your legal options

The Attorney-General’s Department online debt guide provides family law and consumer credit law information, options and referral points to assist separating couples to proactively manage debt in the context of relationship breakdown.