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Brisbane family lawyers for divorce and complex property settlement

Clear, confidential advice on divorce, property settlement and parenting, starting with a complimentary 15-minute call. Offices in Kelvin Grove, Birtinya and Coolangatta, with phone and video appointments across Queensland.
Queensland Law Society member | 15 minutes, no cost, no obligation
4.6 Google Rating
61 client reviews
Established 2011
15 years in family law
120+ Years Combined
Eight family lawyers
Client Care 2026
Award winner
Family law services

Where do you need help?

Start with the matter in front of you. Each service page explains the law, the process and the time limits in plain English, and every matter begins with the same complimentary 15-minute call.
Divorce

Divorce

The divorce application, the 12-month separation requirement, joint or sole applications, and what a divorce order does and does not resolve.
Property settlement

Property settlement

The four-step process, identifying the asset pool, financial disclosure, superannuation splitting and the time limits that apply after divorce or separation.
Children and parenting

Children and parenting

Parenting plans, parenting orders, parental responsibility, with a focus on arrangements that work for the children.
Consent orders
Turn an agreement about property or parenting into court orders through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, without a contested hearing.
De facto matters

De facto matters

Property and parenting matters for de facto couples in Queensland, including the two-year time limit that runs from separation.
Probate and deceased estates

Probate and deceased estates

Probate applications, deceased estate administration, and family provision claims when someone has been left out of an estate or under-provided for.

We've got you. Every enquiry gets a response, and a path forward for your questions from the first conversation.

The QFLP promise
Queensland Family Law Practice

Why Queensland families choose us

We focus on getting your matter resolved with the least stress, the right paperwork and a clear path forward. No unnecessary court time, no surprises.
  • Local access: Kelvin Grove, Sunshine Coast (Birtinya) and Gold Coast (Coolangatta) offices, plus phone and video appointments.
  • A hand-picked team: eight family lawyers chosen by Tracey McMillan, with more than 120 years of combined experience.
  • We do the work: we prepare and file applications and consent orders.
  • Representation when required: appearances in the Brisbane registries if a matter is contested.
Our process

How we help you move forward

Family law can feel overwhelming. Our process is designed to lower your anxiety and give you clarity from the very first conversation.
01

Complimentary 15-minute call

We quickly understand your situation, identify any urgent issues and explain the most appropriate next step.
02

Strategy and advice

You receive clear advice tailored to your circumstances, including the issues to prioritise, the risks to manage and the best path forward.
03
We prepare the right documents, manage communication and guide the next stage carefully, whether that involves negotiation, parenting arrangements or property matters.
04

Resolution and next steps

Your matter moves toward a clear outcome through agreement, consent orders or court, with your position protected from the start.
Complex property settlement

Experience with complex property settlements

Much of our property settlement work involves financial structures that need careful analysis before anything is divided. Where the pool requires it, we engage forensic accountants, business valuers and tax advisers alongside your lawyer.
1,750+
property settlement matters
3,000+
family law matters handled
25+
years, Tracey McMillan
  • Family trusts and discretionary trusts, including unpaid present entitlements and loan accounts
  • Private companies, partnerships and other business interests
  • Self-managed super funds and defined-benefit superannuation
  • Multiple investment properties, commercial property, or rural and acreage holdings
  • Inheritances and pre-relationship contributions analysed under the four-step process
  • Overseas assets and overseas-resident parties across jurisdictions
Client reviews

What our clients say

Clients describe our team as professional, empathetic and clear in the way we explain options and what your next move should be.
ExcellentBased on 61 reviews★★★★★
★★★★★

I can't highly recommend Queensland Family Law Practice enough. Shan and her team are great to deal with and professional. Shan displays empathy and her insight helped me achieve a better than expected outcome in my Family dispute. There was always regular communication between me and QFLP and all my emails were promptly answered. I would be happy to use their services again if the need arises in the future.

Vicki H
★★★★★

Good day, I’d like to share my thoughts regarding my friend Haley Kennedy. Recently seeing Hayley was delighted to listen talk so passionately her job and how she remains so strongly committed to consistently providing her clients and staff with her unique and extraordinary high level of service and professionalism. Lastly I must add that as Haley is a working Mother , she is remarkably time dedicated and maintains consistency and reliability 2nd to none. Kindly Annette Olver

annette olver
★★★★★

Extremely helpful, quick turn around, easy to deal with and great support

Mark Monaghan
★★★★★

Navigating a divorce has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. I could not have done this without the support and guidance of the team at QFLP. A highly informative and professional team who stayed with me for the journey. I have a very grateful heart - thank you QFLP!

Wendy Ballard
★★★★★

I cannot speak highly enough of Hayley Kennedy from Queensland Family Law Practice. She has provided tremendous support throughout my children’s custody matter and has made a very difficult process much more manageable. Hayley is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Beyond the legal guidance, she equipped me with practical tools to improve communication with my children and helped me better understand teenage behaviour and ways of thinking. That insight alone has made a significant difference in my relationship with them. I am truly grateful for her support, patience, and guidance. I would highly recommend Hayley to anyone needing family law assistance.

Jawad Youssef (DigiArts)
★★★★★

I had never dealt with lawyers before and was feeling completely overwhelmed by a business dispute I was facing. Hayley took the time to speak with me, quickly understood the situation, and helped me make sense of what needed to be done. She was calm, approachable, and explained everything in a way that made me feel at ease and back in control. What really stood out was that Hayley didn’t just focus on the legal side — she took the time to consider who would be the best fit for me overall, including experience, personality, and who I would feel comfortable working with, as well as who had the capacity to take the matter on. She explained, that is how the firm works, different many other lawyers. QFLP is so much more than just giving legal advice.  Hayley explained to me that there is also an emotional outcome and QFLP place high importance on ensuring you are supported through , not just the legal process, but connecting you with other experts, because it is more than just a process, it is a part of your life’s journey. Hayley connected me with a lawyer who would be the right fit for my situation, and took the time to speak with them directly to ensure they understood the background before connecting us. It wasn’t just about the legal side — she understood the pressure I was under and helped me approach things in a much calmer and more controlled way, rather than reacting emotionally or feeling pushed into decisions. Her initial advice and guidance at the outset made all the difference, and I would highly recommend her, and the team at QFLP, to anyone needing clear, practical and genuinely supportive advice and guidance.

Matthew Clark
★★★★★

I'd like to thank the team at QFLP and in particular Hayley, her knowledge, experience and real desire to help as well as her communication with me, through what has been a difficult time made the whole process so much more manageable to get through. Her overall demeanour and holistic approach to family law matters and genuine care for helping others are a credit to the team and the firm and i highly recommended them.

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Awards and recognition
Legal 100 award winnerSmall-Medium Business Innovation at the 2021 Shared Value AwardsAI-Leading-Matrimonial-and-Family-Law-Firm-of-2020Leading Family & Matrimonial Lawyer of the Year 2021Corporate-intl-awardApac-Insider-Best-Full-Service-Law-Firm-of-the-YearApac-Insider-Family-Law-Firm-of-the-YearCorporate-LiveWire-Legal-AwardsCreative-Media-Consultants-Inc.Game-Changer-of-the-Year-Tracey-McMillanGlobal-Law-Experts-RecommendInternational-Advisory-ExpertsOceania Queensland State Business AwardsProfessional-Sector-Network-International-Legal-Awards
Free tools and resources

Get your bearings before you call

Calculators, guides and videos written by our family lawyers for people at the start of a separation.

Child support calculator

An estimate of what a child support assessment may look like for your circumstances.

Property settlement time limit calculator

Check the date your window to apply closes after divorce or de facto separation.

Divorce date calculator

Work out the earliest date you can apply for divorce based on your separation date.

Free e-books and video series

Plain English guides and webinars on divorce, property settlement and parenting.
Limited time offer
Sessions in law, finance, wellness and life planning to support your next chapter, offered at a reduced rate for a limited time.
Our locations

Three offices across South East Queensland

Meet us in person at Kelvin Grove, Birtinya or Coolangatta, or by phone and video if travelling to us is not practical.
QFLP Office
Brisbane

Kelvin Grove

Suite 2, 70 Prospect Terrace
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Phone (07) 3172 3777
Hours Mon to Thu 7:30am to 5pm, Fri 7:30am to 4pm
Parking Secure on-site parking available
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Sunshine Coast

Birtinya

2 Innovation Parkway
Birtinya QLD 4575
Phone (07) 3172 3777
Hours By appointment
Parking Street and visitor parking on-site
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Gold Coast

Coolangatta

100 Musgrave Street
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Phone (07) 3172 3777
Hours By appointment
Consultations In person, phone or video
Regional Queensland and FIFO families

Family law advice wherever in Queensland you are

We assist clients throughout Queensland, including families in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Mackay, Cairns and mining communities across regional Queensland. For FIFO workers and regional clients, family law matters often involve work rosters, travel, school arrangements, relocation and communication between households. Confidential appointments are available by phone or video, with in-person appointments at our three offices.
Before you call

Questions people ask first

Short answers to the things people often want to know before they pick up the phone. Your call is general guidance only and not a full advice appointment.
What happens in the complimentary 15-minute call?
A family lawyer discusses your situation, identifies urgent risks, deadlines or time limits, gives preliminary guidance about your options, explains the most appropriate next step, tells you which documents or information to gather, and gives an initial explanation of the process and likely fees. It is general guidance rather than a full advice appointment, and there is no cost or obligation.
Do I have to come into an office?
No. We offer in-person consultations at Kelvin Grove, Birtinya and Coolangatta, and phone and video consultations for clients anywhere in Queensland, including FIFO workers and regional families.
Are there time limits for property settlement?
Yes. An application must generally be made within 12 months of a divorce order taking effect, or within two years of separation for de facto couples. Our time limit calculator shows how this applies to your dates.
Do I need to be separated for 12 months before I can divorce?
The Family Law Act requires 12 months of separation before a divorce application can be filed. Property settlement and parenting arrangements can be resolved before that point.
How will I know what it will cost?
The complimentary call includes an initial explanation of the process and likely fees, so you know what is involved before any work begins. Ask us about our Pay Fees at the End option.
Will my matter go to court?
Many matters resolve by agreement and are formalised through consent orders. Where a matter is contested, we appear in the Brisbane registries of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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