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  • 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.

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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.

Book an Initial Consultation

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 Southport family lawyers provide comprehensive family law advice and representation to clients across the Gold Coast. We assist with separation and divorce, parenting arrangements and child custody disputes, property settlements, spousal maintenance, and binding financial agreements. We also advise and act in matters involving domestic and family violence, including urgent applications where safety or children’s wellbeing is a concern.

    Family law issues can be legally complex and emotionally demanding, particularly when decisions affect children or significant assets. Our role is to provide clear, practical guidance so you understand your rights, obligations, and options before taking action. Whether your matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires court proceedings, we tailor our approach to your circumstances and focus on outcomes that are fair, enforceable, and designed to provide long-term certainty.

  • Obtaining family law advice early after separation can significantly influence how your matter progresses and the outcome achieved. Early advice helps you understand how separation affects parenting arrangements, property interests, finances, and future responsibilities.

    Our Southport family lawyers assist clients to avoid common early mistakes, such as informal arrangements that are not legally binding or decisions that may disadvantage them later. Early guidance allows you to protect assets, plan appropriate arrangements for children, and approach negotiations with confidence and clarity. Even where separation is amicable, legal advice ensures agreements are properly documented and enforceable, reducing the risk of disputes arising as circumstances change.

  • Parenting arrangements are determined based on what is in the best interests of the child, which is the central principle under Australian family law. The court considers factors such as the child’s safety, emotional wellbeing, need for stability, and the benefit of maintaining meaningful relationships with each parent where appropriate.

    Our Southport family lawyers work closely with parents to develop practical, child-focused parenting proposals that reflect 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. Our approach aims to minimise conflict while achieving clear and workable arrangements.

  • Property settlement involves a structured legal process that includes identifying all assets and liabilities, assessing financial and non-financial contributions, and considering future needs such as income capacity, health, age, and care of children. There is no automatic or fixed division under family law.

    Our Southport family lawyers provide realistic advice about how the law applies to your circumstances and what outcomes may be considered fair. We aim to resolve property matters efficiently through negotiation or mediation, ensuring any agreement is properly documented and enforceable. Where court proceedings are necessary, we represent clients effectively to protect their financial interests and achieve a just result.

  • Yes. Family law imposes strict time limits on certain applications. Property settlement and spousal maintenance claims must generally be commenced within 12 months of divorce or 2 years after separation for de facto relationships. Missing these deadlines can significantly limit your legal options.

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

  • No. Many family law matters are resolved without going to court through negotiation, mediation, or consent orders. Resolving disputes outside of court can reduce stress, delays, and legal costs, and often allows for more flexible and cooperative outcomes.

    Our lawyers prioritise resolving matters efficiently wherever possible while remaining fully prepared to commence or defend court proceedings if negotiations are unsuccessful. We provide clear advice about the most suitable resolution pathway based on your circumstances and objectives, and support you throughout the process.