Family Law | Wills & Estates | Civil Litigation

3B / 34 Navigator Place HENDRA 4011

(07) 3266 4657 | info@shorestonelegal.com.au

IF YOU ARE SEPARATING, GET ADVICE

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that sometimes marriages and other spousal relationships come to an end.

Hopefully, if this happens to you or someone you know, both partners will be able to act in good faith and work together.

Australian family law is a complex mix of legislation and important court cases (called case law).  For these reasons, even if both parties are generally agreed about who gets what and future parenting arrangements, both parties should take the time to get independent legal advice. Certain things arising from separation have legislative time limits, and so it is important that separating parties get their own legal advice as soon as they can.

Seeing a lawyer does not mean that you (or your ex-partner) are preparing to “go to war.”  It is simply a prudent step when separating, to make sure whatever you and your ex-partner have agreed to is workable, within the law, and fair.

Why Choose Shorestone Legal?

Experience

Our solicitors have experience in all types of family law disputes, civil litigation, wills and estates, and domestic violence matters.

Communication

We pride ourselves on our clear, client-friendly legal advice, and timely response to client needs. Each matter remains assigned to the one lawyer throughout our engagement, and our principal solicitor is directly available to all clients at any time.

Location

We opened our doors in Banyo over 6 years ago, moving to Hendra at the beginning of 2026. Our office is fully accessible for clients with mobility issues or difficulty with stairs.

Recommendations

Our reviews from clients simply speak for themselves. We offer compassion, experience, value for money, and practical solutions to bring closure to your matter.

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Property settlement

Unwinding your shared financial commitments after separation or divorce can be difficult. With our experience and skill, you can move on with your life with certainty about your home, your business and employment, and your future financial security. Click below to find out what you need to know about property settlement.

Parenting

If you and your ex-partner can’t agree about what’s best for your children, then there is a clear pathway to resolution. We can help you understand and navigate that pathway.

We can also help make sure you and your children are safe and protected from abuse, both physical and emotional (including alienation by your ex-partner).

Divorce

We can take all the worry out of your divorce application, and help you focus on getting on with your new life. Get your divorce resolved quickly, cheaply, and without stress. We also have experience in applying for divorces in many difficult situations.

Wills and Estates

Do you need assistance with the recent death of a loved one, applying for probate or administration, or contesting a will?

We have experience in a range of complex estate matters. If you’ve been appointed as an executor, or need to administer the estate of a loved one, or if you have been unfairly left out of a will, we can help.

Do you have a will?

Having a will drawn up without proper legal advice is dangerous. Having no will at all can be even worse. There may be serious ramifications for you and your family if your will is drafted without proper consideration of your unique circumstances. Click below for more information about wills.