Beenleigh Family Law Experts

  • Nicole Tabone

    Nicole Tabone

    Special Counsel

Initial Free Consultation

The initial consultation provides an overview of the family law process, including legal rights, key steps and available options. It explains how matters such as property division, parenting arrangements, and financial support are typically handled, and includes an estimate of potential costs, so clients understand what to expect.

Personalised Advice

The Initial Advice session is a tailored 1–2 hour meeting for those facing separation. It reviews your circumstances, provides advice on property division and parenting arrangements, and outlines what ongoing legal support is needed, giving practical answers and a clear pathway to protect your future and your family.

Our Promise

Our promise is to provide every client with expert, tailored legal advice and clear guidance throughout their family law matter. We explain your options and the process, ensure you feel supported, and maintain professionalism, transparency, and care at every step to help you navigate this challenging time with confidence.

Our Dedication

We are fully dedicated to our clients and committed to acting in their best interests. Our team of expert family lawyers and Accredited Specialists in Family Law work tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes, keeping clients informed, supported, and confident while applying our knowledge, experience, and skills to every stage of the legal process.

Beenleigh Family Law Specialists

At Lamont Law, we recognise that every family matter is unique. Whether you are just starting to explore your options or ready to take action, our team of expert family lawyers and Accredited Specialists in Family Law is here to guide you. We provide practical, clear support to help you move forward with confidence through two tailored service options:

Free Initial Consultation

If you’re unsure where to start, our Free Initial Consultation offers a simple, no-obligation introduction. During this brief phone call, you can:

  • Learn more about the general family law process.
  • Understand more about property division and parenting arrangements.
  • Gain insight into the benefits of ongoing legal representation.

This call provides a general overview of the family law process, giving you the opportunity to understand how matters such as property division, parenting arrangements, and financial support are typically handled.

Initial Advice Session

This tailored 1–2 hour meeting reviews your personal circumstances, provides advice on property division and parenting arrangements

  • Professional advice on the division of assets and property.

  • Guidance on parenting arrangements and how to make them official.
  • Clarity on what ongoing legal representation may be required.

This call provides a general overview of the family law process, giving you the opportunity to understand how matters such as property division, parenting arrangements, and financial support are typically handled.

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Our Areas of Expertise

Property Settlement

Complex property settlements require detailed legal expertise. Our senior family lawyers bring over 30 years of experience specialising in asset division, liabilities, and superannuation.
  • Asset Division
  • Superannuation Splitting
  • Real Estate
  • Financial Liabilities
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Parenting Arrangements

Parenting arrangements are among the most sensitive issues in family law. We ensure the best interests of children are upheld with careful legal expertise.
  • Living Arrangements
  • Time with Each Parent
  • Decision-Making
  • Education & Health
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Consent Orders

Consent Orders provide a formal, legally binding way to finalise agreements on property settlements, parenting arrangements, and financial matters.
  • Property division
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Adult child support
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Financial Agreements (BFAs)

BFAs provide a clear and legally binding way to outline the division of assets, liabilities, and financial resources in the event of separation.
  • Asset Protection
  • Debt Allocation
  • Superannuation
  • Future Security
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Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance can be complex following separation. We provide expert guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
  • Urgent applications
  • Interim and long term financial support
  • Legal Rights
  • Obligation Assessment
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Domestic Violence

Domestic violence matters require urgent, and skilled legal support. We provide clear guidance to protect your safety and legal rights.
  • Protection Orders
  • Safety Planning
  • Legal Representation
  • Urgent Applications
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our Beenleigh family lawyers provide advice and representation across all areas of family law. This includes separation and divorce, parenting and child custody disputes, property settlements, spousal maintenance, and binding financial agreements. We also assist clients in matters involving domestic and family violence, including urgent applications where safety concerns arise.

    Family law matters can have lasting effects on your finances, family relationships, and future stability. Our role is to help you understand your legal position and guide you through the process with clear, practical advice. Whether your matter is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, we tailor our approach to your circumstances and work toward outcomes that are fair, enforceable, and designed to provide certainty moving forward.

  • Even when a separation appears straightforward, obtaining legal advice is still important. Informal agreements may not fully protect your rights and are not legally enforceable if disputes arise later.

    Our Beenleigh family lawyers help clients understand the legal consequences of separation and ensure arrangements for children and property are properly documented. Early legal advice can identify potential issues before they escalate and help formalise agreements in a way that provides long-term security. By addressing matters correctly from the outset, you reduce the risk of future conflict and costly legal disputes.

  • Parenting arrangements are determined based on what is in the best interests of the child, which is the most important consideration under Australian family law. The court examines factors such as the child’s safety, emotional wellbeing, stability, and their relationship with each parent.

    Our Beenleigh family lawyers assist parents to develop practical, child-focused parenting arrangements that suit the child’s needs and daily routine. Where agreement cannot be reached, we prepare and present parenting cases clearly in court, focusing on evidence and proposals that promote the child’s long-term welfare while reducing unnecessary conflict.

  • Property settlement involves identifying all assets and liabilities of both parties, assessing financial and non-financial contributions, and considering future needs such as income capacity, health, age, and care of children. There is no automatic division or fixed percentage.

    Our Beenleigh family lawyers provide clear advice about how the law applies to your circumstances and what a fair outcome may look like. We aim to resolve property matters efficiently through negotiation or mediation, ensuring agreements are legally sound and enforceable. Where court proceedings are required, we represent clients effectively to protect their financial interests.

  • Yes. Family law imposes strict time limits. Applications for property settlement or spousal maintenance must usually be made within 12 months of divorce or 2 years after separation for de facto relationships. Missing these deadlines can limit your ability to pursue a claim.

    Our Beenleigh family lawyers carefully monitor all relevant timeframes and provide timely advice to ensure your rights are preserved. If a deadline has passed, we can assess whether an extension may be available and assist with the necessary court application where appropriate.

  • Yes. Many family law disputes are resolved without court involvement through negotiation, mediation, or consent orders. Resolving matters outside of court can reduce stress, delays, and legal costs, and often allows for more flexible solutions.

    Our lawyers focus on resolving disputes efficiently wherever possible, while remaining fully prepared to commence or defend court proceedings if negotiations are unsuccessful. We provide clear advice about the most appropriate pathway based on your circumstances and objectives.

  • Lamont Law provides experienced, strategic, and client-focused family law representation. We understand the emotional and financial challenges that family law disputes can create and approach each matter with care and professionalism.

    Our Beenleigh family lawyers are committed to clear communication, thorough preparation, and practical advice. We focus on protecting your interests, minimising unnecessary conflict, and guiding you through the family law process with confidence and clarity.