Family Law

Our family law team

Our approach and services

Our Cairns family lawyers understand that separation and divorce is one of the most traumatic life events a person will experience and tailor our approach to be sensitive to the needs of the individual client. Our advice is holistic and we are focused on achieving the best and most cost-effective outcome for every client. We work with clients from all over Australia to find solutions to their particular legal issues.

Our aim is to assist clients to resolve their family law issues by consent, outside of the Family Law Court system, so as to minimise conflict and avoid unnecessary stress, cost and delay. We offer our clients a wide range of services to achieve a successful outcome, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and collaborative practise.

 A significant source of our work is referrals from experts in aligned fields such as accountants, financial planners and mental health professionals, who trust in our expertise. We work closely alongside any experts that are needed for your particular matter.

Our Cairns family lawyers are also skilled litigators. If a matter is unable to be resolved outside of the Family Law Court system, we provide expert representation at all stages of the Family Law Court and Domestic Violence proceedings.

Our firm has the depth of experience across commercial law, business law, property law, estate law and other fields to enable us to implement your settlement, advise and assist with financial restructuring and estate planning.

Contact our expert Cairns family lawyers to find out how we can help you create a new future for you and your family.

Initial Consultation

One of the reasons why a family law separation is so stressful is the fear of the unknown and what changes to expect.

An initial consultation is the best way to have all of your initial questions answered.  We will provide you with initial advice on your parenting and/or property matter and assist you to make a plan for resolving your matter.

Our consultations run for approximately one hour and are offered at a fixed fee of $440.00 (inclusive of GST).

Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and take the first step towards a resolution.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • divorce and separation
  • domestic and family violence
  • relocation, international travel with children and recovery orders
  • restraining orders
  • child support and adult child maintenance
  • adoption
  • surrogacy and IVF
  • division of property and assets following separation
  • superannuation splitting
  • spousal maintenance
  • parenting disputes and agreements
  • binding financial agreements
  • Family Court litigation and orders
  • mediation and negotiation
  • collaborative law/collaborative practise

Our Family Law Team

Julie Hodge

Special Counsel

Manuela Payet

Senior Associate