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At McKays Family Law, our unmatched expertise and dedicated support team do everything we can to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

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Dedicated legal advice and support in Family Law matters

If your relationship breaks down, you need a team that understands both the legal and emotional aspects of your situation to help you navigate the legal aspects.

Get in touch with us today by sending us an enquiry or giving us a call. Our family lawyers will help you figure out your next steps, based on years of family law experience.

Immediate legal support for family law matters

  • Approachable, down-to-earth

  • High-quality legal advice, cost-effective

  • Our team are here for you

  • Servicing clients across QLD

  • Quick response

  • Unmatched experience & knowledge in family law

  • Family Law experts

  • Dedicated Family Law legal team

We care about getting you the best results

At McKays Family Law, we understand that Family Law matters can be difficult emotionally and mentally. We are here to make the process as easy as possible for you, and keep you fully informed of your options, rights and responsibilities at every step.

With McKays Family Law, you benefit from experienced Family Law experts who genuinely care and fight for the best outcomes and keep you up to date with everything you need to know.

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Meet our expert Family Law team

Our team has unmatched experience and knowledge in family law matters. Our dedicated team of expert Family Lawyers are here to support you throughout the process.

Nicole Cullen

Director

With over 20 years of experience, Nicole provides strategic and empathetic advice, helping clients navigate complex family law issues with confidence and clarity. Nicole is also an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner and nationally accredited mediator.

Cathy Cover

Senior Consultant

A Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist, Cathy offers tailored support through negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings. With 17 years of experience, Cathy is a specialist family lawyer who will fight for the best outcome for her clients.

Laura Clout

Associate

Laura excels in complex property settlements and court advocacy, providing clear advice and creative solutions. Laura progresses matters quickly and is easy to talk to, but tough when it comes to representing her clients.

Our client testimonials

Testimonials - Family

I engaged Cathy Cover to help me negotiate my way through divorce and subsequent settlement. Cathy came highly recommended via a co-worker and she certainly didn't disappoint. Her professionalism was equally matched by her compassion and support through the entire process. She was approachable on every level and was always on my team. I would highly recommend Cathy and her team (Aimee) to all my friends. I would personally seek out Cathy, if the occasion arose, to represent me in the future.

JC

Client

I would like to sincerely thank Laura Clout of McKays Family Law, for the professional and caring way in which she acted to ensure this matter was processed smoothly and with respect. I would strongly recommend Laura and McKays Family Law.

KL

Client

I would like to thank Cathy and her team for the outstanding service they had provided. To have a team full of experience handling my situation and to still act human in the process was the biggest part for me. I can’t thank Cathy and her team enough for the helping hand that was provided.

TA

Client

Fantastic service and professional advice. Informed on every step of the process. Highly recommend McKays Family Law.

JB

Client

Testimonials

Navigation through legal issues is time, mind and money consuming. My experience with McKays was as pleasant as could be with the team being professional and efficient with excellent communication.

Definitely recommend.

TS

Client

Was appreciative of the lawyer Rob B helping out my partner legally supporting him in all decisions that needed to be made for my partner he answered all our questions for him we needed answered was great help, was kind compassionate caring of the situation spoke very kindly not discrimination like we have gotten before from other lawyers even though we have always been polite considerate. He would have to be one of the best he's had so thank you.

CS 

Client

If you’re ever in need of an amazing criminal defence lawyer- Robert Beamish is honestly the most brilliant lawyer I have ever come across.

Robert went above and beyond, absolutely cannot fault everything the team at McKays have done.

BC

Client

From the time we contacted McKays Solicitors to the end of our court matters, Marcus and his associates kept us well informed of any progress in our case. Always rang back when they said they would.

Made us feel relaxed about our situation and worked hard behind the scenes to deliver a well structured plan for us to get us to the expected outcome. Thank you very much Marcus and team!

NW

Client

Our Family Law services

Property settlements

We handle everything from basic to complex settlements.

Spousal maintenance

We can help you get any fair financial support you are entitled to post-separation.

Parenting matters

Arrangements, relocation orders, recovery orders, child support and other parenting matters and arrangements.

Protection orders

We can assist with all of your questions about domestic violence, and provide representation for protection orders, applications, and breaches of protection orders.

Mediation & dispute resolution

We can help you to achieve settlements without the need for court. Our legal knowledge helps you to make more informed decisions during negotiations.

Divorce

We can help you navigate divorce proceedings, help you understand your rights and advocate for your best interests.

 

MACKAY’S FAMILY LAW EXPERTS

Who we help

At McKays Family Law, we bring big-city experience to the Mackay area and surrounding towns and cities.

We can service clients anywhere in Australia, and regularly represent clients who live throughout Queensland, interstate and overseas. Family law is the same throughout Australia, so distance is no barrier.

We have available technology such as emails and video calls, which means that we can obtain your instructions and provide excellent legal service without you needing to come into our office.

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 Why choose McKays Family Law?

Over 45 years of experience

Our large team includes a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law, an Australian National Accredited Mediator, and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Proven results

We've got an excellent track record of client results. We’ve helped countless clients get charges dismissed, navigate search warrants, and achieve favourable outcomes.

Holistic approach

We work closely with financial advisors, accountants, and other specialists to provide comprehensive advice.

Approachable and empathetic

Our lawyers are not only experts but also genuinely care about making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand how stressful Family Law matters can be, and we do everything we can to support you through it, in all ways.

Cost-effective solutions

We provide our services at an excellent value to increase affordability. We offer high quality legal services, in-depth knowledge and dedicated experience in Family Law for a fair price.

We are efficient and effective

We focus on working without doing unnecessary work that costs you more but won’t help your case; we believe in achieving the best possible outcomes in the most cost-effective ways. Our efficiency and dedication to achieving positive results quickly saves you money in the long run.

 

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MACKAY’S FAMILY LAW EXPERTS

What to Expect from Your Initial Consultation

Initial consultations with us can be conducted in person, by phone, or via video call. During this meeting, one of our experienced family law solicitors will provide you with tailored information and advice specific to your case.

Our goal is to help reduce your stress by offering clear and accurate advice about your rights and options. We listen carefully to understand your circumstances and provide upfront, realistic expectations to help you avoid unnecessary court proceedings.

What to Bring

  • For Family Law matters: copies of previous orders, including domestic violence orders.

  • For property settlements: A basic list of assets and liabilities, recent tax returns, superannuation statements, and pay slips.

  • For parenting matters: Previous parenting plans or orders, and relevant communications.

Your consultation is confidential, and our clients often feel significantly less stressed after their initial meeting. To book or for more information about our family law initial consultations, please contact us.

Protect your future with McKays Family Law

Choosing the right legal representation or advice can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Our team listens to you to gain a full understanding of your needs and keeps you fully informed of your options, rights, and responsibilities. We focus on timely resolution and, if necessary, provide tireless representation in court. Get in touch with us now to get legal support in your Family Law matter.

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