Family Law
Lawyers Mackay, Brisbane & the Whitsundays
At McKays Family Law, our unmatched expertise and dedicated support team do everything we can to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
Get expert legal help
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.
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Immediate legal support for family law matters
Quick response- Unmatched experience & knowledge in family law
- Family Law experts
- Dedicated Family Law legal team
- Approachable, down-to-earth
- High-quality legal advice, cost-effective
- Our team are here for you
- Servicing clients across QLD
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.
Meet our expert Family Law team
Nicole Cullen is a highly experienced family lawyer who has practised for more than 20 years and has been with McKays since 2005. As a Director of the practice and leader of McKays’ Family Law teams, Nicole has extensive experience managing complex property settlements, parenting disputes and other challenging family law matters. She is known for her strategic approach, strong advocacy and ability to provide clear, direct and practical advice while remaining empathetic, down to earth and easy to talk to. Nicole is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator and an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Nicole works in both our Mackay and Brisbane offices on a weekly basis.
As a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist, Cathy specialises in helping clients with family law matters relating to the breakdown of both marriage and de facto relationships and also parenting matters such as the living arrangements and decision making for children. Cathy can also assist clients who are the victims of domestic violence by obtaining and utilising domestic violence protection orders.
Lucy is an Associate in the McKays Family Law team. Lucy completed her university studies (with first class honours) at Bond University and moved to Mackay in 2020 to commence her legal career. Since then, Lucy has practiced in family law and has experience in all areas from parenting to property matters and can guide you through the process from your initial consultation to the conclusion of your matter.
Based in the Whitsundays region, Elizabeth is an experienced family lawyer who assists clients with all aspects of family law matters, including divorce and separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and domestic violence issues.
Our Family Law services
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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.
Who we help
At McKays Family Law, we bring big-city experience to the Mackay area, Whitsundays 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.
Why choose McKays Family Law?
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.
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.
We work closely with financial advisors, accountants, and other specialists to provide comprehensive advice.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.