Best Family Lawyers In Brisbane, QLD
Expert recommended Best Family lawyers in Brisbane, QLD. To help you find the best Family lawyers in Brisbane located near to you, we put together our own list based on customers reviews which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!
Tracey McMillan
4/70 Prospect Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia
- Opens 07:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Family law, Criminal law
Here’s The Deal:
Tracey is the Director of Queensland Law Practice. She was originally admitted as a Barrister in 2001 specializing in the area of Family and Criminal Law. In 2008 Tracey left the bar to work solely as Family Law special counsel to enable her to have a more hands on approach with clients prior to opening Queensland Law Practice.
She has extensive experience in all areas associated with Family Law matters and as a result of many great successes in the Family Court has gained a reputation as a fierce fighter for a good cause.
Tracey goes all out on cases that other lawyers may feel are unwinnable, and has been successful in many of them.
Andrew Morrison
Suite 4, Level 1/167 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
- Opens 09:00 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Family law, Wills and Estates
Here’s The Deal:
Andrew spent the first few years of his life in England, and also some of his childhood living in Papua New Guinea. He has fond memories of attending the local school in New Guinea, which had one teacher and 20 students, and learning to speak in Pidgin English. After his adventures in Papua New Guinea, Andrew moved to Australia to complete his schooling. He credits this diverse set of experiences with shaping his willingness to understand and help people of different backgrounds.
Andrew is respected and admired within the legal profession for his honesty, resoluteness and tenacity, and his clients praise his patience, empathy and care.
His reputation stems from his noteworthy list of qualifications. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and a Master of Applied Law (in Family Law), from the College of Law.
Tony Black
89 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Matrimonial law, Family law, Civil litigation, Property, Leasing and Commercial law
Here’s The Deal:
Tony is Special Counsel for the firm and its original founder.
Tony practises exclusively in the area of matrimonial and family law including de facto relationship law.
Tony was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1975. In 1978 he commenced private practice at Coorparoo and later at Stones Corner, as a Partner in the firm RG Kilner & Black.
Tony has a wealth of experience having been in private practice for more than 40 years. He spent 18 years in general legal practice, practising across a range of legal areas including family law, civil litigation, property, leasing and commercial law.
In 1996 he became a Queensland Law Society Family Law Specialist at the time when the Law Society first introduced accreditation in Queensland and has served as a member of Queensland Law Society Accreditation Committee.
In that same year, he moved his practice into the City from Stones Corner and began the firm Emerson Black as Senior Partner, to specialise in family and de facto relationship law, with an emphasis on dispute resolution.
Tony has particular expertise in complex property matters, including the restructuring of corporate entities and family trusts, often required following a matrimonial breakdown.
Shannon Daykin
Level 12/269 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Commercial law, Rural property, Family law, Child abduction matters
Here’s The Deal:
Shannon Daykin is an accredited Family Law Specialist, Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Nationally Accredited Mediator. Shannon holds an extensive range of experience in practising law and focuses exclusively in all aspects of family law and is also trained in Collaborative Law.
Shannon started her legal career as a clerk in 2001 and was admitted in 2004 following completion of Articles of Clerkship. Initially Shannon worked in commercial law across the areas of dispute resolution and commercial and rural property, learning the finer art of negotiation and a sensible commercial approach to complex issues.
Early in her career Shannon was appointed State Manager for a national child abuse prevention agency and oversaw the rollout of primary prevention initiatives across Queensland. This experience gave her a competitive edge in being able to deal effectively with challenging cases involving child abuse, neglect and family violence and guiding clients through these difficult issues.
Jennifer Hetherington
321 Milton Rd, Milton QLD 4064, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Family Law,
Divorce Law,
Mediation or collaborative divorce law,
Here’s The Deal:
Jennifer Hetherington is a multi award-winning Brisbane family lawyer. She has been an Accredited Family Law Specialist for more than 15 years.
With over 20 years’ experience representing family law clients in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Central Queensland and across Australia, Jennifer believes the family law courts should be your place of last resort. She recommends you use options to divorce without court, like mediation or collaborative divorce. So, you can be confident she will avoid creating conflict.
However, Jennifer is no pushover, and if your former spouse decides to take you down a litigation pathway, they would be foolish to underestimate her!
Jennifer is first and foremost a strategist. She will work with you to develop a pathway to achieve your goals for your future for yourself and your family, and connect you with the various services offered by Divorce Hub, to assist you through the separation and divorce process.
Jordan McConnell
2/20 Grice Ave, Paradise Point QLD 4216, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Conveyancing,
Family Law,
Here’s The Deal:
Jordan graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2019 and completed her Practical Legal Training with the College of Law earlier this year. In June 2020, she signed the Supreme Court roll and was presented her Certificate of Admission.
Prior to joining Aylward Game Solicitors, Jordan worked in real estate and then with a small property firm which gave her experience in the conveyancing process.
Jordan joined our team in early 2019. She has had a diverse role over the past year which included helping the administration team and assisting with our Conveyancing and Family Law matters.
Vanessa Hernandez
Level 2/181 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Same sex and De-facto couples , Family Law, Domestic violence
Here’s The Deal:
Vanessa is our Head of Family Law for Queensland, and has practiced almost exclusively in family law for 12 years. Vanessa works with clients who are separating, divorced or experiencing domestic violence.
Vanessa is passionate about assisting parties to resolve their matter without the need for Court proceedings however, if court proceedings are required, Vanessa will be heavily involved in the management and strategy of your case to ensure the best results possible.
Vanessa can assist you with your property and/or parenting matters if you are separating. She is able to assist married couples, same sex and de-facto couples as they go through this difficult process. Vanessa is also experienced in matters involving domestic and family violence and can assist you with these delicate issues if they apply to you.
Shaun Mill
Building A, 5/11-13 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point QLD 4165, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Complex property, Parenting matters, Family law
Here’s The Deal:
Shaun Mill is a Senior Associate with Hooper Family Lawyers and is a Redlands local having grown up and attending his secondary schooling in the area.
Shaun has been employed by Hooper Family Lawyers since the 4th year of his 5-year undergraduate degree and he has exclusively specialised in Family Law during this time. Shaun has extensive experience in all aspects of Family law including complex property and parenting matters.
Leanne Stuchbery
Level 5/95 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
- Opens 08:00 AM
- Closed 06:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Family Law, Property settlements, Parenting matters, Child support
Here’s The Deal:
Leanne holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies from Southern Cross University and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics from Griffith University. She was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in 2005.
Leanne has practiced predominantly in family law, but also had some experience in other general practice areas in the early years of her legal practice. Leanne can assist in all areas of family law, including property settlements, parenting matters and child support. Leanne is able to assist with negotiating to resolve matters and also with litigation where court proceedings are necessary.
Lezah Gildea
Level 22/127 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
- Opens 08:30 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Separation and divorce, Complex property settlements for both married and de facto couples, Spousal maintenance, Family violence, Arrangements for children
Here’s The Deal:
Lezah is a very experienced lawyer and director of LGM Family Law, practicing exclusively in family law. She has a broad experience in family law including the areas of separation and divorce, complex property settlements for both married and de facto couples, spousal maintenance, family violence and arrangements for children. Lezah is currently undertaking a Masters in Applied Family Law.