Newstead's Leading Divorce and Family Lawyers Serving North Brisbane

Andrews Family Lawyers assists with divorce, separation, property settlements, parenting arrangements, child custody, child support, consent orders, mediation, binding financial agreements and other family law matters. The team focuses on providing practical advice and clear explanations based on each client’s circumstances.

It can be helpful to speak with a family lawyer as early as possible when you are considering separation, have separated, need to divide property, are making parenting arrangements or need advice about a financial agreement. Early advice can help you understand your options before making important decisions.

You are not required to have a lawyer to apply for divorce, but legal advice can be useful where there are also issues involving children, property, finances or other arrangements following separation. Andrews Family Lawyers can advise on divorce and related family law matters.

There is no automatic 50/50 division of property after separation. The outcome depends on the circumstances of the relationship, including the parties’ assets, liabilities, contributions and future needs. Andrews Family Lawyers assists clients with property settlements, financial disclosure, negotiations and formalising agreements.

Parenting arrangements should focus on the individual circumstances of the children and family. They may cover matters such as where children live, the time they spend with each parent and parental responsibility. Andrews Family Lawyers assists parents with parenting arrangements, parenting orders, consent orders and disputes involving children.

No. Many family law matters can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or agreement between the parties. Andrews Family Lawyers places an emphasis on negotiation and mediation where appropriate and can also help formalise agreements through consent orders or other legal arrangements.

Legal costs depend on the type and complexity of the matter. Andrews Family Lawyers focuses on clear, upfront fee arrangements and explaining costs before work begins. Some services, including certain consent order matters, may be available on a fixed-fee basis.

Your initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your situation, understand the legal issues involved and identify your available options. Andrews Family Lawyers will consider your circumstances and explain the potential next steps in practical terms.

Yes. Andrews Family Lawyers offers a free initial consultation for prospective clients to discuss their circumstances and understand the available options before deciding how to proceed.

Andrews Family Lawyers has an office at Gasworks Plaza, Lobby 1, Level 2, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006, as well as an office at 155 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast. The firm assists clients with family law matters including divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and consent orders.

Peter Andrews is the Legal Practitioner Director of Andrews Family Lawyers. He has more than 20 years of legal experience, predominantly in family law. He began his career at Clayton Utz, moved into suburban practice in 2007 with a focus on family law settlements, established Peter Andrews Lawyer Pty Ltd in 2013 and rebranded the practice as Andrews Family Lawyers in 2022.