Family Lawyer Brisbane Helping Your Family Find Fair Solutions and Peace of Mind
Are you looking for trusted and the best family lawyers to help with parenting disputes, property settlements, or divorce proceedings?
13+ years of experience
Our decade-long journey has been marked by a steadfast dedication to providing expert legal counsel and achieving positive outcomes for our clients.
Family Solicitor Brisbane
As expert family solicitor, we have a deep understanding of the complexities of family law
Free Initial Consultation
We offer an initial phone consultation with a family lawyer of up to 20 minutes at no cost to you.
Success Cases
Our track record of success speaks volumes about our commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our clients in family law matter.
Specialising in property settlement, child support, and parenting arrangements.
Going through a separation, divorce, or custody dispute is one of life’s most stressful experiences. The uncertainty, emotional strain, and complex legal issues can feel overwhelming, which is why Brisbane family lawyers are committed to guiding you with clarity, care, and practical legal advice.
We understand how deeply these challenges affect your family, your future, and your peace of mind. That’s why we provide clear guidance, compassionate support, and expert legal strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
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Family Satisfaction
How We Help Overcome Family Law Challenges
We put you and your family at the centre of everything we do. Every recommendation, every negotiation, and every decision is made with your children’s wellbeing and your future security in mind.
- Compassionate Care
- Practical Solutions
- Strong Advocacy
- Clear Communication
Family Law Services
Consent Orders
Consent Order services formalise parenting and property agreements into binding court orders. We provide a streamlined, cost-effective process that reduces stress while ensuring clarity, protection, and long-term certainty.
Property & Financial Settlements
Property Settlement Lawyers help you secure fair financial outcomes after separation. We assist in dividing assets and debts with clarity, supporting negotiation and agreements to minimise conflict and ensure a smooth, secure transition forward.
Divorce Lawyers
Divorce Lawyers in offer clear, practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence. We support you through every stage, from filing to parenting and property matters, ensuring fair outcomes while reducing stress and protecting your future.
Child Custody
Child Custody services in focus on securing the best outcomes for your child. We guide parents in creating clear parenting arrangements, supporting negotiation or court processes to ensure stability, fairness, and long-term security.
Binding Financial Agreements
Binding Financial Agreement services help protect your finances with clear, legally sound terms. We assist couples in defining assets, debts, and obligations privately, ensuring fair, transparent, and secure outcomes.
Legal Drafting Services
Legal Drafting Services ensure your family law documents are clear and enforceable. We prepare precise agreements tailored to your needs, helping reduce risks, avoid disputes, and support smooth, reliable legal outcomes.
Child Support Agreement
Child Support Agreement services ensure fair, consistent financial support for children. We help parents create clear, legally compliant agreements that prioritise the child’s needs while providing stability and long-term peace of mind.
Family Law Legal Advice
Family Law Legal Advice offers clear, practical guidance for complex matters. We assist with divorce, parenting, and property issues, helping you make informed decisions while ensuring fairness, clarity, and confidence at every step.
Domestic Violence Lawyers
Domestic Violence Lawyers in provide confidential legal support to help protect your safety and rights. We assist with protection orders and legal steps, ensuring clear action, reduced stress, and reliable outcomes so you can move forward securely.
Featured Client Story of the Month
Supporting Peter Through a New Beginning
A compassionate legal journey to protect his rights and secure his children’s future.
Peter’s story with our legal team – finding clarity, strength, and closure during a difficult chapter.
Finding Strength in Support
August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
- Parenting & Custody Arrangements
- Property Settlement
- Emotional and Ongoing Family Support
Moving Toward a Brighter Future
Join Peter and many other clients who’ve trusted our family law expertise to navigate separation and divorce with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Why Choose Us?
Choosing a law firm that specialise in this area and puts your needs first is essential. We are an excellent option for a few reasons:
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Expert Advice
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Personalised Attention
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Proven Success
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Client-Focused Approach
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Accessible and Supportive
Take the First Step Today
Contact Andrews Family Lawyers for a free initial consultation and discover how we can help you protect your rights, resolve disputes, and plan for your future with confidence and care.
Meet Our Experienced Team
Peter & Lisa Andrews
Leading Family Law Brisbane
specialising in property settlement, child support, and parenting arrangements.
We are a highly experienced family law firm in Brisbane and Newstead. With many years of expertise in the field, we specialise in offering practical legal guidance to assist our clients in achieving favourable outcomes for property settlement, child support and parenting arrangements.
Our dedicated team of family lawyers Newstead understands the unique challenges and complexities that can arise during family law matters.
Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or dealing with issues related to property division and child custody, our firm is here to provide you with the support and legal advice you deserve.
Our Service Areas
Bowen Hills
Fortitude Valley
Teneriffe
New Farm
Hamilton
Nundah
Ascot
Brisbane
Wavell Heights
Clayfield
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Phone Number
Head-Office : (07) 3062 9493
Address
Gasworks Plaza, Lobby 1, Level 2/76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
Email Address
reception@palawyer.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This information is general information only. It is not legal advice. Family law outcomes depend on your individual circumstances. You should speak with a family lawyer before making decisions about your matter.
What sets Andrews Family Lawyers apart?
We combine extensive experience in family law with a compassionate and understanding approach. Our team is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for you and your family, providing clear guidance and support throughout the legal process.
Why choose Andrews Family Lawyers for my family law case?
At Andrews Family Lawyers, we understand that family law matters can be tough and emotional. That’s why we create a plan just for you and your needs. Our legal team works hard to protect your rights and interests and give you the best legal help possible.
What types of family law cases do you handle?
Our legal team has acquired significant expertise in various aspects of family law, including but not limited to divorce, separation, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, and prenuptial agreements.
We approach each case with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of our clients.
What is your team's experience level in family law?
Our legal team has demonstrated a strong track record of success in handling complex family law cases.
We take pride in our commitment to remaining up-to-date with all legal developments to ensure that we provide our clients with the most current and effective legal advice.
How will you keep me informed throughout my case?
We uphold the values of open communication and transparency. We make it a priority to keep our clients apprised of the status of their cases on a regular basis, and we provide direct access to their lawyers to address any inquiries or concerns they may have.
What do I do if I have an urgent family law matter?
If you are currently dealing with a pressing family law issue, it is important to take action as soon as possible. At Andrews Family Lawyers, we understand the urgency of such matters, which is why we are here to help.
Our team has the experience and knowledge to prioritise urgent cases, ensuring that your legal matter is addressed promptly and effectively.
How will you keep me informed throughout my case?
We uphold the values of open communication and transparency. We make it a priority to keep our clients apprised of the status of their cases on a regular basis, and we provide direct access to their lawyers to address any inquiries or concerns they may have.
What can I expect from a consultation with Andrews Family Lawyers?
Our primary goal during the initial consultation is to provide you with a comprehensive solution to your concerns. We understand the importance of your situation and take the time to fully comprehend it before presenting the legal options available to you.
We strive to explain these options in clear and straightforward language, ensuring you have a complete understanding of the matter.
What are your fees for family law services?
We provide customised fee structures that are adaptable to your requirements. We understand the importance of transparency and will openly discuss our fees during your consultation, enabling you to make informed decisions.
How do I get free advice about family law in QLD?
There are several ways to access free or low-cost family law information in Queensland. Options may include:
- Legal Aid Queensland — free advice and representation may be available for eligible applicants, subject to a means test.
- Community legal centres — including Caxton Legal Centre and Women’s Legal Service Queensland, which provide free general legal information.
- Family Relationship Advice Line — 1800 050 321 — a national service offering information and referrals.
- Family Relationship Centres — provide information and family dispute resolution services.
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia duty lawyer scheme — may be available to people attending court without representation, subject to availability and eligibility.
In addition, some private family law firms offer a free initial consultation. Andrews Family Lawyers offers a free 20-minute initial phone consultation so you can discuss your situation in general terms before deciding whether to proceed.
For complex or time-sensitive issues, getting tailored advice from a family lawyer early can help you understand your options.
Lawyer review required: confirms availability and current scope of free consult; confirms current Legal Aid QLD eligibility wording.
How much does a family lawyer cost in Australia?
Family law costs depend on the type of matter, its complexity, urgency, whether agreement is reached, and the lawyer’s experience. The figures below are indicative ranges drawn from publicly available official sources — they are not a quote, a costs agreement, or legal costs disclosure.
Court filing fees (set by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, current from 1 July 2025):
- Application for divorce — $1,125 standard, or $365 reduced fee for eligible concession card holders or financial hardship (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law fees)
- Application for consent orders — approximately $200 (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law fees)
- Initiating application (parenting or financial, final orders) — approximately $425 (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law fees)
Other potential costs
In addition to court filing fees, family law matters may involve:
- Professional fees — charged by lawyers on an hourly or fixed-fee basis, depending on the firm and the type of work
- Barrister fees — where a matter requires representation by counsel
- Mediation or Family Dispute Resolution costs — required before most parenting proceedings under section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 (source: FCFCOA — Pre-filing FDR)
- Valuation fees — for property, businesses, or superannuation
- Disbursements — such as filing service fees, copying, and document production
Free or reduced-cost options may be available
You may be eligible for free or reduced-cost legal help through:
- Legal Aid Queensland — subject to means and merit testing (source: Legal Aid Queensland — Relationships and children)
- Reduced court filing fees — for concession card holders or those experiencing financial hardship (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law fees)
- Family Relationship Advice Line — 1800 050 321 (source: Attorney-General’s Department — Children and family law)
Andrews Family Lawyers offers fixed-fee arrangements for many services, with the scope confirmed in writing before work begins. Contact our office for costs information based on your individual circumstances.
What is the most important issue in family law today?
Two recent legislative reforms have significantly changed family law in Australia.
1. Parenting law reforms — effective 6 May 2024
The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 introduced changes to how courts make parenting decisions, including (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law changes from 6 May 2024; source: Attorney-General’s Department — Family Law Amendment Act 2023: Factsheet for parents):
- Removal of the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility (this term was often misunderstood as meaning equal time)
- A shorter, simplified list of “best interests” factors that the Court considers when making parenting orders
- Stronger emphasis on child safety and the impact of family violence
- New information-sharing arrangements between courts, police, and child protection agencies under the Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023 (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law changes from 6 May 2024)
- A requirement for Independent Children’s Lawyers to meet directly with the children they represent
- New harmful proceedings orders to limit drawn-out, vexatious litigation
These changes apply to new and existing parenting matters where the final hearing had not commenced before 6 May 2024 (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Family law changes from 6 May 2024).
2. Property and financial reforms — effective 10 June 2025
Further changes to the Family Law Act 1975 affect property and financial matters, including (source: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — Property changes from 10 June 2025):
- New considerations relating to family violence and economic or financial abuse
- Updated treatment of companion animals (pets) in property settlements
- Expanded disclosure duties between parties
- Treatment of sensitive information in proceedings
The practical effect of these reforms depends on individual circumstances. If you are involved in a parenting or property matter, or you have an existing order, it can be helpful to obtain advice on how the current law applies to your situation.