What We Can Help You With

At Stone Group Lawyers, our family lawyers can assist you in all areas of family law and domestic violence, including:

• Divorce Proceedings: Managing the divorce process from start to finish, including more complex situations such as separation under one roof or international aspects.

• Parenting Matters: We work with parents to achieve practical and child focused parenting arrangements that support long term stability, reduce risk and meet the children’s best interests. Find out more: Parenting Orders | Stone Group Lawyers

• Property Settlement and Spousal Maintenance: We provide guidance on reaching fair outcomes regarding the division of property, superannuation and liabilities, taking into account financial and non-financial contributions made by parties. Find out more: Property Settlement | Stone Group Lawyers

• Financial Agreements: Financial agreements are also known as ‘pre nups’. They can be used to protect your financial position and outline the division of property, at any stage of the relationship.

• Consent Orders: If you have already reached an agreement on your property division or custody dispute, we can assist in formalising the agreement through consent orders that are legally binding and enforceable.

• De facto relationships and same-sex relationships: Providing inclusive legal support across all relationship types, including surrogacy arrangements.

• Domestic and Family Violence: Assisting in domestic violence situations where sensitivity and urgency is a concern.

• Mediation and Dispute Resolution: The Family Court encourages people to settle matters between themselves, avoiding the need for litigation. We represent clients at mediation to support them reaching a resolution without the need to proceed to Court. Find out more: Mediation Gold Coast – Family Mediation Services | Stone Group

How Family Law Works in Bundaberg

Navigating family law doesn’t have to feel uncertain. We guide you through each stage with a steady, structured approach based on your unique circumstances.

Think of the below 5-step process as a roadmap to resolution. We will stand by your side as you navigate this pathway.

• Step 1: Seek legal advice as early as practicable. Your first consultation allows us to understand your situation and provide initial guidance on options. It is important to get early legal advice as it can be vital to preserving assets following separation, or assist in providing prompt legal assistance in time-critical matters. We offer a free 30-minute consultation either in-person, video conference or telephone call.

• Step 2: Following your initial consultation, we will develop a strategy that aligns with your priorities, interests and legal principles, and explain what to expect moving forward. We will continue to provide you with updated advice as your matter and circumstances evolve.

• Step 3: Exchange disclosure of relevant documents and information to create a foundation for meaningful negotiation in both parenting and property matters.

• Step 4: Formalise agreement through parenting plans, consent orders or financial agreements, depending on your matter and arrangements.

• Step 5: In many cases, family law matters are resolved without court involvement through negotiation and dispute resolution. Court proceedings should be used as a last resort after negotiation and/or dispute resolution has been explored. If you do commence proceedings, we will represent you in those proceedings before the Court.