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Trusted Family Lawyers on the Sunshine Coast

If you’re searching for Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast to guide you through separation, parenting arrangements, property settlement or domestic violence concerns, our local Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast team provides clear advice, practical pathways and steady support. From Maroochydore to Caloundra, Noosa, Buderim, Mooloolaba, Kawana and Nambour, our Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast help you understand your rights under Queensland and Australian family law, resolve disputes with care and efficiency, and finalise legally sound outcomes that last.
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Why Sunshine Coast families choose our family law team

You want a trusted local partner who understands the Sunshine Coast community and the realities of separation. Our solicitors focus exclusively on family law matters in Queensland, combining courtroom experience with settlement-first strategies such as mediation, family dispute resolution and collaborative practice. You’ll receive candid advice, plain-English explanations, realistic timelines, and transparent costs before any step is taken. Your privacy, your children’s wellbeing and your financial security stay at the centre of every recommendation.
Divorce and separation: Guidance on eligibility after 12 months separation, filing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and coordinating related issues like parenting orders and property division.
Parenting and custody: Parenting plans, consent orders, relocation issues, change of name, and grandparent time. We structure arrangements around best interests, safety and stability.
Property settlement: Clear strategy through the four-step process, asset and liability pools, superannuation splitting, contributions, future needs, and tax-conscious settlements. Formalise outcomes with consent orders or a binding financial agreement.
De facto relationships: Standalone advice on separation, maintenance and entitlements, including time limits and evidentiary requirements.
Spousal maintenance: Assess eligibility, quantum and duration, and negotiate sustainable arrangements aligned with your budget.
Child support: Advice on Services Australia assessments, private child support agreements, and enforcement options.
Family and domestic violence: Safety planning and Protection Orders in the Sunshine Coast Magistrates Court, plus strategies that keep parenting arrangements child-focused.
Financial agreements: Prenups and post-separation financial agreements that reduce risk and protect assets for business owners, professionals and blended families.
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Local Family Law knowledge that saves you time and stress

Sunshine Coast matters often involve cross-region logistics between Maroochydore, Caloundra and Noosa. We know the local courts, registries and mediators, and we plan filing and negotiation windows to minimise delay. If your former partner is outside Queensland, we structure a strategy that still keeps your matter moving with efficient service and enforceable orders.
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How we resolve family law matters

Court should be a last resort. Most Sunshine Coast families want solutions without prolonged conflict or expense. We prioritise:
  • Early case mapping: Understand your goals, risk areas and likely pathways from the outset.
  • Consent orders or binding agreements: We formalise settlements to reduce future disputes.
  • Evidence first: Gather documents that actually move the needle, then negotiate from strength.
  • Finalising Agreements: We ensure your arrangements are legally recognised and built to maintain harmony and fairness moving forward.
Where litigation is necessary, you’ll have a clear theory of the case, a proportionate budget and a timeline that sets expectations on filings, interim hearings and final relief.

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Meet Our Sunshine Coast Local Family Lawyers

Meet our Sunshine Coast local family lawyers who combine experience, compassion, and practical advice to guide you through every stage of your family law matter with clarity and care.

John D. Smith

Family Law

Michael T. Johnson

Family Law
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Comprehensive Family Law Solutions on the Sunshine Coast

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Divorce Lawyers

Navigating the end of a marriage can be overwhelming. Our compassionate Sunshine Coast family lawyers provide clear guidance through the divorce process, helping you understand your rights and achieve a fair resolution with dignity.
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Domestic Violence Lawyers

Your safety and peace of mind are non-negotiable. Our dedicated Sunshine Coast family law team provides urgent support and legal protection for those experiencing domestic violence, helping you secure necessary orders and a safe path forward.
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Financial Agreements Lawyers

Plan for your future with confidence. Our Sunshine Coast family lawyers draft comprehensive financial agreements, including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, to safeguard your assets and provide clarity for your relationship.
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Parenting Lawyers

When relationships change, your children's wellbeing remains paramount. Our family law team assists Sunshine Coast parents in creating effective parenting arrangements and consent orders that prioritise your children's best interests and provide stability.
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Property Settlement Lawyers

Dividing assets and liabilities after separation requires careful consideration. Our experienced family lawyers on the Sunshine Coast offer strategic advice to ensure an equitable property settlement, protecting your financial future.
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Simplifying Your Family Law Concerns

Simplifying your family law concerns means providing clear, practical answers to your most common questions. Our goal is to help you understand your options and feel confident about your next steps.

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Once eligible, the process generally takes several months from filing to finalisation, depending on service, hearing dates and any complexities.

Often no. With full financial disclosure and negotiation or mediation, many Sunshine Coast property settlements are finalised by consent orders without a contested hearing.

A parenting plan records agreed arrangements but isn’t directly enforceable. Consent orders carry the force of court orders and are enforceable.

Yes. For property and spousal maintenance, strict limits apply: generally 12 months after a divorce order takes effect, or 2 years from the end of a de facto relationship.

Relocation without agreement or orders can cause urgent litigation. Get advice early and explore negotiated solutions before making plans.

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If you’re on the Sunshine Coast and dealing with separation, parenting issues, property settlement or safety concerns, our family law team will map your best path forward. Book a confidential consult to understand your options and get a tailored plan that protects your children, your assets and your peace of mind.
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Key Sunshine Coast service areas
  • Maroochydore
  • Mooloolaba
  • Buderim
  • Mountain Creek
  • Kawana Waters
  • Birtinya
  • Caloundra
  • Pelican Waters
  • Currimundi
  • Wurtulla
  • Bokarina
  • Warana
  • Alexandra Headland
  • Nambour
  • Bli Bli
  • Coolum
  • Peregian
  • Noosa
  • Tewantin
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