Domestic violence can occur in all spectrums of life, it does not discriminate. Sometimes it can be difficult to accept that you are a victim of domestic or family violence.
 Our team of Family Lawyers at Caldwell Solicitors are very well equip to assist you through the family law process to help with the challenges that you face.

Domestic violence can come in many forms and is defined as a person who has suffered one or any of the following while in a domestic relationship:

• Intimidation;
• Harassment;
• willful damage;
• willful injury;
• an indecent act; or
• threats to commit any of the above.

Caldwell Solicitors can give you assistance to stop domestic and family violence by applying to the Magistrates Court of Queensland for a Protection Order. The purpose of this type of Order is to protect you and your children from on going violence.

If you need advice regarding domestic violence we offer...

At Caldwell Family Lawyers we offer clients a range of processes to help our clients resolve their family law matters, weather the matter is regarding children or finances. These include using the court, negotiation, dispute resolution and mediation.

Mediation is a good way to help the parties investigate options for moving forward in any kind of family dispute.

For those of you who are embarking on family law mediation, We thought that we would share some helpful tips.

1. Remember the reason you are at mediation: to reach a solution

You want to move on with your life, that is why you are prepared to mediate. There is no point mediating if you are not commitment to coming to a resolution. The parties need to be as open-minded as possible. There may be a different way from what you think that you can get what you want.

2. Take a break

Emotions can run very high in a mediation session, it can be very...

Caldwell Family Lawyers are a well-respected firm on the Gold Coast. If you are looking for a family lawyer because you are going through a separation or divorce, we can help you.

Caldwell Family Lawyers understands the emotional stress and anxiety that is placed of individuals and families during a separation. 

We are committed to act in the best interests of our clients, you can expect that we will keep you informed each step of the way and we will be there to answer your questions no matter how big or small.

At Caldwell Family Lawyers we are equipped with the skill and knowledge to guide you through each stage of the Family Law process.

We can provide you with information, advice and legal representation in all areas of Family Law.

Our solicitors at Caldwell Family Lawyers are very approachable and are able to help you during this stressful time. They can discuss with you the options that are best suited to help resolve your family law...

You may be pondering whether it is worth paying for a lawyer to assist you in your family law matter. 

Understandably many people are concerned about the cost of instructing a family lawyer on their behalf but the truth is that spending the money on a good family lawyer may save you both stress and money.

By instructing a good family lawyer you will have a team behind you that will be on your side when you feel like know one else is. Going through a separation is a very difficult time and it can be made even more difficult if you are going through it alone.

At Caldwell Family Lawyers we understand that it can be a frightening time.  We offer a 1 hour free consultation so that you can experience how we can help you.

It may not be the most romantic topic as we wave goodbye to Valentine's Day, but let's discuss the merits of prenuptial agreements. Many people dread the phrase or think that is tacky, but the reality is that a prenuptial agreement provides the legal means for married or de-facto couple’s to designate which assets go where when the relationship ends.

Contrary to popular belief, a prenuptial agreement is not just for the rich and famous. Many normal couples are opting for a written agreement to protect the financial assets each partner brings to the relationship.

What is commonly known as a prenup or prenuptial is actually referring to a binding financial agreement under the Family Law Act. There are three theyps of binding financial agreements - before marriage, during marriage and after separation.

In the modern day, it is far more common for men and women to have extensive financial resources and holdings than it ever has been before. This is because...