Family Law

Helping You Navigate Family Change With Confidence

Practical advice, experienced advocacy and measured guidance through every stage of separation, parenting and financial resolution.

The breakdown of a relationship is one of life's most significant transitions. Decisions made in the weeks and months that follow can affect your children, financial security, property, business interests and future for years to come.

Whether you're considering separation, responding to proceedings already underway, or simply want to understand your options before making any decisions, obtaining legal advice early can make a significant difference.

Practical Advice. Better Outcomes.

Every family is different. That's why our advice is tailored to your circumstances, your priorities and the future you're working towards.

At THAMS Law Group, we provide practical, commercially minded family law advice tailored to your circumstances. We work with individuals, parents, professionals, business owners and high net worth families across Queensland and New South Wales, helping resolve matters as efficiently as possible while protecting what matters most.

Whenever possible, we focus on achieving negotiated outcomes that minimise conflict, reduce legal costs and keep families out of lengthy court proceedings. Where litigation becomes necessary, we provide strong, experienced representation at every stage.

Family Law Services Designed Around Your Circumstances

Family Law Services Designed Around Your Circumstances

Family Law Services Designed Around Your Circumstances

Divorce Applications

Applying for divorce is only one part of the separation process. We provide clear advice about eligibility, timing and the legal requirements, while ensuring important issues such as property settlement and parenting arrangements are addressed at the appropriate time.

 
WHAT WE DO

Property Settlements

Separating finances is often far more complex than simply dividing assets. We assist with property settlements involving homes, businesses, trusts, superannuation, investments, inheritances and liabilities, helping clients achieve fair and practical outcomes.

Complex & High Net Worth Property Division

Our team has experience advising on complex property settlements involving business structures, family trusts, significant investment portfolios, international property pools and overseas assets. These matters require careful planning, detailed financial analysis and a strategic understanding of family law.

Parenting Arrangements

Nothing is more important than your children. We help parents negotiate parenting arrangements that prioritise their children's best interests while reducing conflict and creating practical long-term solutions.

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Child Support

Child support arrangements can have a significant financial impact following separation. We advise parents on their rights and obligations, helping resolve disputes and achieve arrangements that are appropriate for their circumstances.

Child Support Agreements

Private Child Support Agreements can provide greater certainty and flexibility than standard administrative assessments. We assist clients preparing, negotiating and reviewing agreements that provide long-term security for both parents and children.

Binding Financial Agreements

Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) allow couples to formalise financial arrangements before, during or after a relationship. We provide the independent legal advice required to prepare enforceable agreements that protect both parties and reduce future disputes.

Spousal Maintenance

Financial obligations do not always end when a relationship ends. We advise clients on applications for spousal maintenance, whether seeking financial support or responding to a claim.

Domestic Violence

Family violence allegations require immediate, practical legal advice. We assist clients seeking protection as well as those responding to domestic violence applications, ensuring their rights, safety and future are protected.

International Family Law & Hague Convention Matters

International family law disputes often involve overseas parenting arrangements, international relocation and Hague Convention applications involving child abduction. These matters require specialised legal knowledge and prompt action to protect children and preserve legal rights across jurisdictions.

Protecting More Than Your Legal Rights

Family law isn't simply about resolving legal issues. It's about protecting your relationship with your children, preserving financial security and helping you build a stable future.

By seeking advice early, many disputes can be resolved before positions become entrenched, reducing stress, legal costs and unnecessary conflict. Where agreement isn't possible, we're ready to protect your interests through every stage of the court process.

FAQs

  • No. You can and should speak to a lawyer as soon as separation is on the horizon, especially when it comes to property and parenting matters, which can be addressed immediately.

  • Divorce legally ends your marriage. Property settlement divides your assets and debts. They’re separate legal processes and often happen in parallel.

  • Yes. This is called “separation under one roof”. You’ll need to provide extra evidence, but we can guide you through it.

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  • Dividing assets, including property, superannuation, and pensions, can be one of the most complex parts of a divorce. We guide you through this process to ensure a fair outcome for both parties.