Guides

Evergreen notes from the desk

Longer reads. Still not advice. Still no invented outcomes.

1. 01Parenting plans and parenting orders in plain EnglishA written, signed, dated plan is not a court order. An order is made by a family court and can be enforced as an order.
2. 02Property settlement stages — an overview, not a percentageIdentify the pool, weigh contributions, consider future needs, then ask whether the result is just and equitable. No 50/50 rule.
3. 03The first month after a Gold Coast separationA non-advice checklist for the first weeks — safety, records, agencies, and the four files — written for Gold Coast households.

This website publishes general information about Australian family law, with a Gold Coast and Queensland local lens. It is not legal advice, is not a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer, and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. Family law is fact-specific. Statutes, court rules and agency processes change. Confirm current requirements with official sources and obtain personalised advice before you act.