Divorce, Parenting or Property issues?
Ask Rachel.
Real Australian family lawyers and smart AI, working together on your divorce, parenting, property or domestic violence matter - with fixed fees, quoted upfront.
The process
Three steps. Rachel does the heavy lifting.
Tell Rachel Your Story
In plain English - no legal language, no legal knowledge needed. Are you separating? Do you have children? Is there property to divide? Rachel listens to your full situation and builds your case.
Free · Takes 5 minutesGet Your Roadmap
Divorce, parenting, property, consent orders - Rachel works out exactly what kind of matter you have and every form it requires. Then she briefs your lawyer, so they start with the full picture. No surprises.
Clear roadmap · Delivered instantlyExpert Advice, Tailored to You
Once your situation and forms are sorted, a qualified family lawyer steps in to review your matter, give you legal advice, and help you decide the best way forward.
Legal advice · Tailored to your caseWhy we exist
The billable hour was never built for you.
The legal system today isn't managed for everyone. It became slow. Expensive. Complicated.
Somewhere along the way, procedure and process became weaponised. Where you couldn't escape the billable hour.
We believe there is a better way - where technology removes barriers instead of creating them, where lawyers spend their time solving problems instead of preparing documents, where everyone can pursue justice without risking their life savings.
That's why we built ezysplit.
| Matter | Traditional Family Law Firm | ezysplit with Rachel* |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce application | $1,500 - $3,500+ | $899 fixed |
| Parenting - you agree | $2,500 - $16,000+ | $1,500 fixed fee |
| Parenting - you don't agree (through mediation) | $5,000 - $20,000+ | $3,000 fixed fee |
| Property settlement | $10,000 - $60,000+ | Fixed Fee |
| Hourly rate | $400 - $650/hr | No hourly rate, ever. |
*Every matter gets fixed fee pricing, quoted upfront once Rachel's assessed exactly what your situation needs, plus a flat $250/month lawyer retainer to keep your case moving (not charged on a Simple Divorce). No hourly billing, ever.
Pricing
Real lawyers. Fixed fees.
No hourly rate, ever.
Rachel does the paperwork first, so your lawyer's time goes on the law - and you know the price before any work begins.
Simple Divorce
Separated 12 months, no children under 18 and nothing left to divide.
What's included:
- A lawyer confirms you're eligible before any work starts
- Your Application for Divorce prepared by a lawyer
- Filed with the Federal Circuit and Family Court for you
- Followed through to your divorce order
A fixed, flat fee - not an hourly rate. The court's filing fee is paid separately. Applying on your own? We do those too, with an extra step and fee.
Talk to Rachel →Divorce and Property Matters
Fixed fee for the legal work. One flat monthly fee to keep it moving.
Pay upfront or from your settlement. Final fee confirmed before any work begins.
Talk to Rachel →Binding Financial Agreement
Agree how your money and property will be split - before, during or after your relationship - without going to court.
What's included:
- Initial advice with a family lawyer
- Your Binding Financial Agreement drafted by a lawyer
- Independent legal advice on the agreement before you sign
- The lawyer's signed certificate of advice, so it's binding
A fixed, flat fee - not an hourly rate. The other party needs their own independent lawyer to advise and sign for them.
Talk to Rachel →Parenting Dispute - We Agree
You and the other parent agree on the arrangements for the kids.
What's included:
- Initial parenting advice with a family lawyer
- Written legal advice & strategy
- Parenting Plan
- Parenting Consent Orders, ready to file with the court
A fixed, flat fee - not an hourly rate. Quoted upfront before any work begins.
Talk to Rachel →Parenting Dispute - We Don't Agree
You and the other parent can't agree on the arrangements yet.
What's included:
- Initial parenting advice with a family lawyer
- Written legal advice & strategy
- Parenting Proposal to the other parent
- Mediation / FDR preparation and a lawyer with you at mediation
A fixed, flat fee - not an hourly rate. If it has to go to court, you'll get a fixed quote for each stage before any work begins.
Talk to Rachel →Your situation
Every family law matter. One guide.
Tell Rachel your situation and she identifies every form you need. Most separating couples need more than one.
Applying for Divorce
To apply for divorce in Australia, you must have been separated for at least 12 months. It's one of the most straightforward applications in family law - rarely a legal dispute, mostly gruntwork. Rachel prepares your Application for Divorce and any supporting affidavits, and guides you through the service requirements.
Parenting & Children's Orders
Where will the children live? How will time be shared? If you and your ex agree, this is mostly paperwork - Rachel prepares your Parenting Plan or Application for Consent Orders. If you don't agree, you'll usually need to try mediation first. That's a legal judgment call, not a form-filling one, so your lawyer leads it and Rachel handles the paperwork.
Separating from a De Facto Partner
Never married? You don't need a divorce. Once you meet the eligibility rules, you have essentially the same rights as married couples for property, super and children. You generally need to have been together for at least 2 years in total, have a child together, have registered your relationship, or have made substantial contributions where missing out would be seriously unfair. In WA, de facto matters are handled under WA law - Rachel will tell you if that applies to you.
Property & Financial Settlement
Dividing property, superannuation and other assets starts with full and frank financial disclosure from both of you - one of the most detail-intensive parts of family law, but still gruntwork. Rachel guides you through it: assets, debts, income, super and contributions. Working out what's actually a fair split is a judgment call - that's where a lawyer earns their fee.
Consent Orders
When you and your ex already agree on parenting or property arrangements, consent orders make it legally binding - no court appearance, just the right paperwork done properly. Rachel prepares the Application for Consent Orders and proposed orders, and your lawyer checks them before they're filed, so you're not paying thousands in hourly fees to write up an agreement you've already reached.
Domestic & Family Violence
If you're in danger right now, call 000. For confidential support 24/7, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. When you're safe to talk, our family lawyers can help with parenting and property matters where family violence is involved. These matters aren't handled by Rachel alone - you'll speak with a person.
Child Support
Most parents start with a free Services Australia assessment, which they can apply for themselves. If you'd rather set your own amount, a Binding Child Support Agreement locks it in - but both of you need independent legal advice and a lawyer's certificate. Rachel explains your options, and our lawyers draft the agreement and give you your certificate.
Not sure what your situation needs? Just tell Rachel.
She'll work it out, honestly.
Common questions
Family law questions, answered plainly
How much does a divorce cost with ezysplit?
A Simple Divorce is a fixed $899. That covers a joint application, prepared, checked and filed by an Australian lawyer. The court filing fee is separate: $1,170 from 1 July 2026, or $390 if you're eligible for the reduced fee. See applying for divorce.
Is Rachel a lawyer?
No. Rachel is an AI paralegal. She does the gruntwork: working out what kind of matter you have, which forms you need, and preparing them. A qualified Australian family lawyer reviews your paperwork before it reaches the court and gives you the legal advice.
Do you charge by the hour?
No, never. Every matter gets a fixed fee, quoted upfront before any work begins, plus a flat $250 a month lawyer retainer to keep your case moving. The retainer isn't charged on a Simple Divorce.
How long do I need to be separated before I can apply for divorce?
At least 12 months. You can file once you've been separated for 12 months and 1 day, with or without your ex's agreement.
Is property split 50/50 in Australia?
No. There's no automatic 50/50 split. The test is what's fair in your circumstances, looking at what you each have and owe, what you each contributed, and your future needs. See property settlement.
How much does a parenting matter cost?
If you and the other parent agree, it's a fixed $1,500 for a parenting plan and parenting consent orders ready to file. If you don't agree, it's a fixed $3,000, including mediation preparation and a lawyer with you at mediation. Both include the $250 a month lawyer retainer.
What if I'm not safe?
If you're in danger right now, call 000. For confidential support 24/7, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Family violence matters go straight to a family lawyer and are never handled by AI alone. See domestic and family violence.
The legal team behind Rachel
AI-guided. Lawyer-verified.
Every ezysplit package is backed by qualified Australian family lawyers. Rachel does the gruntwork — the forms. A real family lawyer does the law: reviewing your paperwork before it reaches the court, and stepping in if your situation turns out to need real legal judgment.
You get Rachel's speed on the paperwork, and a lawyer's expertise on everything that actually requires it.
ezysplit lawyers are part of ezylegal's family law team. Talk to Rachel first - she'll get your matter started and brief your lawyer.
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