Parenting orders and plans

Navigating co-parenting can be one of life’s most significant challenges, and at Lander Solicitors, we’re here to ease the burden by making parenting orders as stress-free as possible. We understand the complexities and emotions involved firsthand, and we’re ready to guide you through the process too.  

Your children’s future is our top priority, and we’re committed to helping you secure a loving and stable environment for them. With our support, you can work towards a co-parenting arrangement that keeps your child’s well-being at the forefront.  

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The Process

What to expect creating a parenting plan

Initial consultation

We’ll explain how parenting matters are resolved through the legal process. This initial consultation is an opportunity to understand your unique circumstances and discuss potential pathways to resolution.

Preparing a parenting plan

If you and your spouse reach an agreement, we can assist you in preparing a parenting plan that outlines the arrangements for the care of your children. This document serves as a formal agreement that both parties can rely on.

Encouraging mediation

In cases where an agreement cannot be reached, we encourage mediation through a family relationship centre or through a private mediator as an opportunity to find common ground and reach an agreement outside of court.

Certification and court proceedings

If an agreement is not reached through mediation, the next step is obtaining a Section 160i certificate and then continuing to court.

Court proceedings

Court proceedings typically involve a series of hearings, investigations (including Family Reports and subpoenas to gather information), and potentially additional mediation sessions and possibly a trial. This process can take around 18 months.

Parenting order FAQs

A parenting order is a legally binding court-made document that outlines various aspects of parental responsibilities and child care arrangements. It covers both long-term decisions and day-to-day matters related to the well-being of the child/children.

A parenting order typically addresses long-term decisions, including schools, the child's primary residence, major medical procedures, and religious upbringing. It also encompasses parenting arrangements, determining where the child lives, the duration and conditions of time spent with the other parent, and any requirements for supervised time or other specific conditions.

Additionally, a Parenting Order may specify issues such as passport arrangements, addressing special needs, handling special occasions, and cultural holidays. The order also governs communication between the parties involved, ensuring that the child's best interests are protected. A parenting order is an official and legally enforceable document issued by the court, serving as a framework for parental responsibilities and child custody arrangements.

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Michelle Veitch
Mal from the team at Lander Solicitors was excellent to work with. His advice was comprehensive, and his responses were so prompt. If you want to work with someone incredibly responsive and empathetic, look no further than Lander Solicitors.

Thanks Mal!
Kelli Smith
This company went above and beyond not just being a lawyer had a human touch. Were my ex husband was finically controlling me and dragged out our settlement for two years and made me homeless . To point I had know were for dogs and cat to stay and I was homeless and no money this company got me place with my cat looked after my dogs and stored my stuff .Thankyou.
Scarlet Marley
Malcolm was very respectful, helpful and understanding of my difficult situation surrounding separation.
Jeremy McIntosh
The team at Landers's were great to work with and were quick and efficient in achieving the desired result in what was a sensitive matter.
Emma Hohn
I am very grateful for Mal from the team at Lander Solicitors. He was incredible prompt with all communication and helped make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. He was reliable and listened to my concerns and acted on my requests. I would recommend.
Merryn Fulloon
Mal dealt with my sensitive situation with care and compassion. He was child focused, honest and genuine. I am so grateful that he was assigned my case and achieved such an excellent outcome.
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Andrew and Malcolm are experts at their jobs and made the experience as seamless and efficient as possible. I would highly recommend them for any divorce or separation advice.
Libby Viriki
Lander Solicitors have handled some family law stuff for me recently. Prior to my initial consult with Andrew & Mal I was very anxious about my situation but quickly felt comfortable and understood. Both Andrew & Mal are very professional but most importantly kind, genuine & patient during what is a difficult situation. I would absolutely recommend them for anyone who is chasing ‘down to earth’ but professional legal representation.
John Allan
Andrew Lander is a lawyer that was genuinely interested in helping me resolve my family law matter against my ex-wife at a time when I had to change lawyers and I was struggling emotionally. His no nonsense unpretentious approach, whilst still providing expert advice, helped me achieve a fair and equitable outcome in a cost-effective manner. I recommend him.
Jeff Krause
I have just returned from my final property settlement two day trial. It took several years with my previous law firm to get nowhere. Settled on the first day without a trial. Absolutely a great team to work with. Eternally grateful to Andrew, Malcom and the Barrister that Lander Solicitors arranged for me. Excellent outcome. Brilliant law firm to deal with.
Luke Henry
Andrew and Mal are great guys. Not only did they help me understand the family law process but also guided me through a time when I was totally out of my comfort zone... 5 stars
rodney wilson
I have not meet Andrew personally only emails and phone He has done a great job handling my divorce from my Philippines wife 5 stars mate and thanks you Rodney
Stella S.
I'm so grateful to have had Andrew and Malcolm on my team and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a divorce lawyer. I got great advice and support from beginning to end and I didn't have to spend a fortune for it. I hired them based on their great reviews and I'm very glad I can now leave one of my own.
Mark Wesley
Andrew was great. Guided me through a family law situation expertly and I can not recommend Andrew and his team highly enough.
Nathan Young
a big thank you to andrew
i met andrew 12 years ago with my first Encounter after Separating.
and now i'm back getting more time with my son, he is very knowledgeable, easy to work with and has got me a great Result
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Samantha Lant
Andrew and Mal provided excellent professional service when dealing with a hard family law matter, that had a lot of emotions tied to it. They were so fast and efficient and always available to provide quick advice on hand and listened. I would highly recommend if you are needing support in any type of family law matter. You can feel the trust in the advice provided.
Michelle Sherry
I have had a good experience dealing with Lander solicitors and highly recommend them
Coralee M
Andrew and Mal demonstrate a high level of professionalism and genuine concern throughout my engagement as a client. Andrew's energetic demeanor in court has been particularly impressive and engaging. Additionally, Mal's patience and readiness to assist in clarifying the processes related to my case reflects a deep level of thoughtfulness and insight. I truly recommend them for any family law matters.
Mary Karunaratne
Mal and Andrew are amazing lawyers ! I can’t recommend them highly enough. I was going through a stressful time as we all do during court cases. They were empathetic and supportive and were very upfront with what is and isn’t achievable and helped get the best outcome for my case . Thank you Mal and Andrew.
Kate Mossman
Andrew and Mal have been representing me in a complex family law case for over a year now. Throughout this time they have shown empathy and care, given me straightforward advice and shown a deep understanding of the law. I highly recommend them as professionals who will treat you like a human.
wayne vanover
Was down to earth and helpful. Seemed really knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
Glenn Kerrison
Andrew and Malcolm, were very honest , created realistic options for me and also were very efficient . A better experience than I thought I would get considering the disappointment of others in this profession.
My outcome was very pleasing for my children and myself .
I Highly recommended this firm 👌
Adam Connelly
I unreservedly recommend Lander Solicitors.
Andrew and Mal are a down to earth, no-nonsense team who neither promote nor abide unnecessary complications.
They are incisive and highly effective. Their letters are a study in English expression. The guys provide great bang for buck.
When you need to land a solicitor, call Lander, where your matter, matters.
Jason Fewings
Mal recently represented me in a 65DAAA (Rice and Asplund) matter and we got a better outcome than I was expecting. Really easy to work with, professional and focussed without any unnecessary work. Really efficient, client focussed and flexible to my needs.
Helen-Christi Tudor-Rose
Andrew Lander is profoundly straight forward. A quality that is rare and extremely valuable in our current judicial system. I had been 11 years in the court system and he is the one man who made sense of everything in just one sentence. I highly recommend his services.
S R
I recently had the pleasure of working with Lander Solicitors, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their exceptional service. The team displayed a deep understanding of the legal landscape, providing insightful advice and guidance throughout my case. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best outcome for their clients truly set them apart. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking reliable and competent legal representation. The team was exceptional and many thanks to Andrew and his team.
Naresh Adhikari
Fantastic service. He got the results in a day which previous lawyers been taking me for a ride which could have been finalised much earlier. I highly recommend him.
Terri Kluver
Extremely caring. Always available. Fairly priced. Absolutely great service. Was always there throughout my journey navigating the Family Law system. Totally recommend Andrew and his team. Terri.
Chris
Extremely knowledgeable and experienced as a family law and domestic violence lawyer. Easy to get along with and I find his home office far less confronting than dealing with someone at a firm, while still maintaining the same level of professionalism. Couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to guide me on my journey through the family court system.
Kelli Hynes
The team at Lander Solicitors helped my dearest friend through one of the darkest times in her life. Understood when she couldn't speak for herself, and spoke and stood up for her, allowed me to help as well when she was just too overwhelmed and exhausted to go through the legal process (with her full permission). I highly recommend Andrew and Jill, they have compassion and expertise, abundant experience in their field, and are genuinely kind caring people. I would give 10 stars if I could
Shaelynn Feder
Such a down to earth, straight forward helpful guy. Was assigned my legal aid lawyer - it’s great to finally have someone who cares and is on my side with my families best interest at heart.
Leigh Campbell
Andrew was very knowledgeable and professional throughout my time with him.
Operating from his home gave a relaxing experience when doing business instead of the usual high overhead offices associated with law firms.
I can highly recommend Andrew.
Angela L
Straight forward, honest advice and patient. The children are the focus which is how it should be.
matthew siggins
I highly recomend Andrew. What makes Andrew different to most lawyers is his authenticity. When he says something you know he has your best intentions in mind and not his charges. He recently supported me with a BFA. We agreed the price and we went ahead. Through no fault of his it dragged at my end. When it was ready to be signed off he was on holiday overseas. He looked at my matter and sent emails to me whilst overseas. When he returned and I asked him how much I owed him, he said " We've already agreed the price at the begining." Wow, hows that for service,
Mark Draper
Andrew's work has been exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and empathetic. His experience and personality have allowed me to trust his guidance, judgement and opinions on all legal and social matters.
I highly recommend Andrew and can't thank him enough.
Renee Lovett
My experience with Andrew was absolutely amazing, not only is he professional but I felt like he really cared about my situation. He made payments easy and in line with what I could afford and the end outcome was exactly what I had hoped for. Andrew went above and beyond and I couldn’t recommend him enough.
Ken Perkins
Highly recommend
Tim Dennehy
Honest, no BS, fairly priced Family law specialist. Passionate about Truth and justice. Highly recommend. Thanks Andrew.
Jonathon .Hardie
Andrew has been absolutely fantastic I’ve been working with Andrew for about 6 weeks now and he has been so helpful.

I seeked legal help from another firm and Andrew achieved 10x more results in such a short time than they were able to.

He has helped me cut costs by doing things myself, Been supportive and can relate as a parent. He is one of the few lawyers that don’t want to empty your pockets and genuinely cares about his clients.

I cannot recommend Andrew enough for your legal matters

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Jennifer Heron
We had Lander Solicitors recommended to us and we weren't disappointed. While offering a friendly, professional service thier clients are guided with expertise and advice that only comes with experience. Throughout the whole process, Mr Landers was engaged with all of our individual needs as clients right from the first phone call. Conducting themselves as representation was addressed with accurate knowledge and excellent attention to detail and our matter was resolved efficiently and effectively. To say the least due to all thier hard work, our experience was wonderful. I highly recommend Lander Solicitors to everyone that requires good quality legal representation.
claire zhu
Thank you so much Andrew! Andrew helped me in the situation where I thought no one can help me. He gave me the best possible experience. He responded to my emails quickly. Really appreciate his service and knowledge. Highly recommended for family matter services!
Yeshe Chöchok
I was a legal aid client of Andrews in a complex family law matter which caused me a lot of stress as I could not understand how the matter came about in the first place. Andrew walked me through this and explained the process so I was able to act and make decisions with a clear head and not let the matter degenerate into a slanging match of which I am extremely grateful. Although I was hard to deal with at the time Andrew always patiently listened &let me vent my frustrations but would direct me back to the main issues so we could move on. Andrew was not paid for this extra time he spent explaining things to me but did it because he is a compassionate person, which I believe is a rare quality in the legal profession. With Andrews efforts and persistence We we able to reach a fair arrangement and I can now continue being in my children’s life. If you are in need of a family law solicitor who is not in it just for the money then Andrew is the man. Can not recommend high enough.
Olivia Allyson
Andrew took on my case very last minute and was incredibly professional and makes the process alot less scary. His general interest in people and their lives makes you feel comfortable and supported during the whole process. He was aware and took my anxieties into consideration, while congratulating me on how well I was doing in a very nerve wracking situation. I'll definitely come back to Andrew if I ever need legal representation again.
Lisa Randall
I would like to thank Andrew and Fil for their tireless professionalism, legal and emotional support and advice during our extended and extremely tumultuous family law case. Andrew provided expert consult in our circumstance which was never an easy or clear cut case, where I consider the family now has the opportunity to move forward and flourish. I do, in ernest, believe that this may not have been possible without Andrew's legal expertise. Andrew always availed himself to me and would travel to the Sunshine Coast to meet with me when required. Andrew procured the services of an amazing Barrister, with who he collaborated as a great team, to provide an outcome to which all parties could agree. The outcome has resulted in great relief and pehaps a degree closure for myself and my family.
Robert MacDonald
Andrew and Filip at Landers Solicitors are the most down, friendly and professional people you have on your side. Well educated and versed they made everything clear giving me a strong peace of mind and in comfort. They will be forward in offering good advice which I heeded leading to a very happy conclusion. I found it very easy to trust in their judgement and skills very quickly and highly recommend them to anyone.
LYNETTE BECK
Andrew recently helped my family and I during an extremely stressful time. He helped us to get a domestic violence order in place. Our mum is very sick and the emotional toll the situation had on us was overwhelming. What was really remarkable was the way Andrew interacted with us. He was empathetic, knowledgable, profoundely gifted with not only experience and insight but reassured us the whole way through that things would be okay. Andrew is an excellent lawyer and wonderful human being. His legal skills/ knowlege/experience coupled with his natural warmth make a horrible situation like going to court a lot easier. I would recommend him to anyone.
Kirsten Trickett
Andrew provides a great service to my partner and is very empathetic towards him as he suffers PTSD. Andrew has gone out of his way to accommodating his challenges during Family Law case.

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High quality legal advice made accessible

We keep operational costs low and leverage technology so you can get the best legal support, regardless of your income or background. Money shouldn’t limit fair outcomes for you and your family.

Expertise beyond law

With over 20 years of legal experience and qualifications spanning Social Work, Family Law, and Family Report Writing, our team offers a unique and well-rounded perspective that sets us apart in the industry.

We've walked in your shoes

Our founder, Andrew, has navigated his own divorce and parenting arrangements. This personal journey ensures that you’ll find empathy, not judgment when you turn to us.

Personalised service

As a small, dedicated team, we take pride in offering responsive and attentive service. With us, you’re never just a case number, and you will have direct access to our Principal Solicitor, Andrew. Your needs are always our first priority.

High quality legal advice made accessible

We keep operational costs low and leverage technology so you can get the best legal support, regardless of your income or background. Money shouldn’t limit fair outcomes for you and your family.

Expertise beyond law

With over 20 years of legal experience and qualifications spanning Social Work, Family Law, and Family Report Writing, our team offers a unique and well-rounded perspective that sets us apart in the industry.

We've walked in your shoes

Our founder, Andrew, has navigated his own divorce and parenting arrangements. This personal journey ensures that you’ll find empathy, not judgment when you turn to us.

Personalised service

As a small, dedicated team, we take pride in offering responsive and attentive service. With us, you’re never just a case number, and you will have direct access to our Principal Solicitor, Andrew. Your needs are always our first priority.

Parenting orders in the best interests of the children

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Navigate the complexities of parenting arrangements with care and clarity. At Lander Solicitors Queensland, we’re here to put your children’s best interests first. Contact us today for expert guidance on parenting arrangements.

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