Who to contact for Family Law help in Queensland?

Navigating family law can be overwhelming. Knowing exactly who to call and when can save you significant time and stress. Below is a directory of the most important contacts for family law matters on the Gold Coast and throughout Queensland.

1. Bell & Senior Lawyers

If you are separating, need to draft Consent Orders, or have a dispute over property or children, your first step should be to get independent legal advice.

• Phone: (07) 5532 8777
• What we do: Strategic advice on property settlements, binding financial agreements, child access disputes, and divorce applications.
• Location: Gold Coast, Queensland

2. Child Support Agency (Services Australia)

If you need to initiate a child support assessment or if your ex-partner has stopped paying their obligations, the Child Support Agency is the federal body responsible for enforcement.

• Phone: 131 272
• Website: servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-support
• When to call: To calculate your child support obligations, apply for a new assessment, or report non-payment.

3. Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA)

The FCFCOA is the federal court that handles all family law matters, including divorce, parenting orders, and property disputes.

• Phone: 1300 352 000
• Website: fcfcoa.gov.au
• When to call: For general procedural questions about forms or to check the status of an application. (Note: The FCFCOA does not maintain a registry on the Gold Coast; the nearest registry for Gold Coast residents is in Brisbane).

4. Family Relationship Advice Line

A national telephone service established by the Australian Government that provides information on family relationship issues and advice on parenting arrangements after separation.

• Phone: 1800 050 321
• Website: familyrelationships.gov.au
• When to call: For free guidance on mediation services, family dispute resolution, and general post-separation parenting advice.

5. Centacare / Relationships Australia (Mediation)

Before applying to the Family Court for parenting orders, you are generally required to attempt Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation).

• Centacare Gold Coast: 1300 236 822
• Relationships Australia QLD: 1300 364 277
• When to call: To book a mediation session to resolve parenting or property disputes outside of court.

Need urgent family law advice? Contact Bell & Senior Lawyers today to discuss your Family Law matter.