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...

When it comes to family law clients asking me how much their family law matter is going to cost my usual answer is…. How long is a piece of string!!

When you need to get a family law solicitor you will most likely be in unknown territory, is is a stressful time and then on top of that you are worried about the legal costs. Some people don’t even approach a lawyer because they are they afraid of the cost or how they will pay for it.

The fact is that it is going to cost money. Depending how realistic the parties are in may be a little or a lot.  There are many good reasons way you should seek legal advice and these out weigh the costs. These include:

• it may not be as expensive as much as you think;
• your solicitor may actually save you or make you money;
• you will get the right advice saving you mistakes and anguish;
• you will have the support you need at a stressful time; and
• your solicitor will be on...

When you are faced with family law issues that cannot be resolved with negotiation or mediation alone, your family law matter may need to go before the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia. Going to Court isn’t likely to be your idea of fun unless of course you are a lawyer.

The way you conduct yourself in Court can be very important, the impression that the Judge has of you can count enormously so I have put together 7 simple tips on appearing in Court.

1.  First impressions count: You needn’t turn up in a ball dress or a tux! But you should be clean, tidy and appropriately dressed. As a general rule if you wouldn’t wear it to a funeral or a job interview, don’t wear it to Court. Common sense should apply, cover up tattoos, take out piercings and wear appropriate clothing.

2.  Turn off your phone please: You don’t want the Judge to be yelling at you across the Courtroom,...