A plain-English guide to how property is divided in Queensland after a separation, including the four-step framework now set out in the Family Law Act and the changes that began on 10 June 2025.
Category: Family Law
What Does a Divorce and Property Settlement Cost in Queensland?
What a divorce and property settlement cost in Queensland: the court filing fee, what drives legal cost, consent orders versus litigation, and binding financial agreements.
Separating in Queensland: Do You Have to Go to Court to Divide Property?
The short version 01Court is the last resort, not the default. Most property matters settle by consent orders or a private financial agreement. 02There is no automatic 50/50 split. Property is divided by a structured legal process that looks at contributions, future circumstances, and fairness overall. 03De facto couples have the same rights as married… Continue reading Separating in Queensland: Do You Have to Go to Court to Divide Property?