Trusted Legal Support for Queensland Families
Navigating family law matters can be emotionally and legally complex. At Aitken Partners, our Brisbane-based Family Law team is here to support you with clarity, care, and results-driven solutions. With the backing of over a century of national legal experience and a deep understanding of Queensland law, we help individuals and families move forward with confidence.
Whether you're going through a separation, negotiating parenting arrangements, or dividing assets, we provide personalised legal strategies that protect your rights and prioritise your future.
Our team has experience working across all aspects of family law, including matters involving de facto, married, and same-sex couples. We provide advice and representation in:
Divorce & Separation
Read MoreWe understand the emotional and financial challenges that come with separation and divorce. Our team can assist with:
- Property settlements: Ensuring a fair and equitable division of assets.
- Divorce applications: Guiding you through the legal process of ending your marriage.
- Spousal maintenance: Advising on rights and obligations after separation.
- De facto relationships: Helping resolve financial and parenting matters for non-married couples.
Family Violence Intervention Orders
Read MoreYour safety and wellbeing are our priority. We provide legal support for those needing protection from family violence:
- Applying for intervention orders: We assist with urgent and ongoing applications for protection.
- Responding to intervention orders: Legal advice and representation if an order is made against you.
- Court representation: Advocacy at all stages of the legal process.
Financial Agreements
Read MoreWe draft and review legally binding financial agreements tailored to your relationship and financial goals, including:
- Prenuptial agreements: Protecting your assets before entering a relationship or marriage.
- Post-separation agreements: Formalising property settlements after a relationship ends.
- De facto relationship agreements: Clarifying financial arrangements during or after a relationship.
Parenting Plans
Read MoreWe help parents create practical and child-focused arrangements, including:
- Drafting parenting plans: Outlining care, living arrangements, and responsibilities.
- Consent orders: Making your parenting arrangements legally binding.
- Dispute resolution: Supporting negotiation and mediation to avoid court.
Domestic Violence
Read MoreWe offer compassionate and responsive legal support to victims of domestic violence, including:
- Urgent safety planning: Helping you access immediate legal protections and support.
- Legal advice and representation: In relation to intervention orders and family law matters.
- Coordination with support services: Referring you to appropriate counselling and housing assistance.
We’re behind you. Every step of the way.
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Compassionate Support Throughout Your Journey
We recognise that family law matters are often some of the most sensitive and stressful experiences in life. That’s why our Brisbane Family Lawyers are dedicated not only to providing expert legal advice but also to offering compassionate, personalised support tailored to your individual circumstances. We take the time to understand your story and priorities, ensuring that every step we take respects your emotional wellbeing as well as your legal rights.
Over a Century of
Trusted Legal Excellence
We have over 100 years of experience representing clients from across Australia in various legal matters. The Aitken Partners staff have the skill and passion for providing clients from both the business and private sectors with unparalleled representation and legal services, working to understand the needs of each case and the individuals associated with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The first step is to seek professional legal advice to understand your rights and options. Early guidance can help you make informed decisions about parenting, property, and financial matters, and can reduce stress during this difficult time.
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case and whether the matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires court intervention. We provide realistic expectations after assessing your situation.
Yes. In Queensland, de facto couples have similar legal rights and obligations as married couples when it comes to property division, parenting arrangements, and financial support, as the Family Law Act is Federal legislation. We can help you navigate these laws to protect your interests.
Bringing relevant documents such as marriage certificates, financial records, parenting arrangements, and any court orders will help us provide you with tailored advice from the outset.
We treat all information with the utmost confidentiality and adhere strictly to privacy laws to protect your personal details throughout the legal process.
Yes, family law in Brisbane is governed by the Federal Family Law Act 1975. While the legislation is national, the procedural path through the Brisbane registry and the local requirements for filing can differ. We ensure your matter complies with all local Queensland registry rules and practice directions.
To have standing under the Family Law Act in Brisbane, a de facto relationship is generally defined by living together on a "genuine domestic basis" for at least two years. However, there are exceptions if there is a child of the relationship or if significant contributions were made. We help you clarify your legal standing from the outset.
In some complex family law cases in Brisbane, the court may appoint an ICL. Their role is not to represent the "wishes" of the child, but to represent the child's best interests independently. We work alongside these professionals to ensure the court has a clear understanding of the family dynamic.
In most instances, you cannot apply to the court for a parenting order without a certificate from a registered Family Dispute Resolution practitioner. This certificate confirms that an attempt at mediation was made. We can assist you in understanding when this is required and identifying cases where an exemption might apply, such as in urgent matters.
Located in Brisbane CBD at Level 1, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane City. Servicing all Brisbane suburbs online and within a 15-minute drive for: Brisbane City, Spring Hill, New Farm, Paddington, Kangaroo Point, West End, Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba, Dutton Park, Annerley, Morningside.
Please note: The information in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not intended to be comprehensive or to apply to any specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information contained in this article.