Cairns Family Lawyers
Preston Law has Cairns' largest family law team providing expert advice and solid support in all family law matters.
No matter what stage you are at in your divorce or separation, our Cairns family lawyers can help you understand your legal rights. Ensure you seek expert legal advice, so you know your entitlements and obligations.
Our experienced family lawyers will work with you to achieve the best possible outcome and reduce the stress of separation and divorce. As family law experts, we help you navigate through child custody and child support arrangements to ensure the best outcome for you and your children is reached.
We also aim to minimise your emotional and financial stress. This is why we offer payment plans and deferred payment options to ease the financial burden of resolving your family law matter.
Our Family Law Services
Family Law Expertise
An established family law firm since 1991, Preston Law is dedicated to ensuring your rights are properly protected. If you are considering divorce or separation, we pride ourselves on providing affordable law services, by local experienced family law experts. Whether you are seeking assistance with organising child support arrangements, or require legal representation in family law courts, Preston Law can help.
Call us now for a free family law consultation.
Results for family law clients
Our family and divorce lawyers have resolved family law issues of all kinds for clients Everything from large property settlements to complex child custody and relocation issues, including:
- Multi-million-dollar property settlements. Several of these were settled in our client’s favour before the trial date, saving them the added stress, expense and delay of court proceedings;
- An international child relocation matter, where the Family Court sanctioned the child to live with our client outside Australia;
- A de facto property settlement that was complicated by the fact that we had to first prove a de facto relationship existed;
- Drafting Binding Financial Agreements for clients with large asset pools to protect children from previous relationships;
- Resolving the majority of our clients’ property and parenting matters by negotiation without resorting to Court proceedings;
- A child custody matter, where we acted for the grandparents to remove the children from parents who both had drug and mental health issues;
- Complex property settlements where we successfully litigated and received favourable Court Orders for our client. The settlements involved multiple family trusts, and companies, Self-Managed Super funds and several real estate properties;
- Parenting matters where one parent has obtained final Family Court Orders for sole parental responsibility and the children to live with them;
- Assisted indigenous foster parents in the Children’s Court with proceedings that concerned their foster child;
- Successfully acted for applicants in respect to obtaining Interim and final Protection Orders;
- Successfully defended respondents so that Protection Order Applications against them were withdrawn or made for minimal periods of time.
For an obligation free, initial consultation please contact our family lawyers in Cairns.
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Family Lawyers You Can Rely On
As family lawyers, we understand how family matters are often the most personal and challenging legal issues you’ll ever face.
Whether it’s divorce, property division, parenting arrangements, or protection orders, having the rightfamily lawyers in Cairns makes all the difference.
As the largest team of family lawyers in QLD, we’ve spent decades guiding clients through every type of family law matter. Combining legal expertise with a compassionate approach – our role is to protect your interests, explain your options in plain language, and help you confidently move forward.
How We Can Help
Our family lawyers in Queensland provide practical advice and strong advocacy across the full spectrum of family law, including:
- Divorce and separation – guiding you through the legal process with sensitivity and care.
- Parenting arrangements – ensuring your children’s best interests remain the priority in custody and support matters.
- Property settlements – working with our property settlement lawyers to secure fair financial outcomes.
- Domestic violence and protection orders – supporting your safety with clear, decisive legal action.
- Binding Financial Agreements – helping protect assets and provide certainty for families and blended families.
Whatever your situation, with Preston Law, you’ll have afamily attorney by your side every step of the way.
Why Having a Family Lawyer Matters
Family disputes can quickly become overwhelming. Negotiations with a former partner, uncertainty about finances, and the stress of parenting arrangements can take a heavy toll.
That’s why our family law Cairns team is here to provide clarity and direction, helping you avoid unnecessary conflict and, where possible, resolve matters outside of court. But if court proceedings are required, you’ll have strong representation from lawyers who know the local legal system well.
We’ve been achieving favourable results in Family Courts across QLD for over 30 years, and we’re prepared to fight for your best interests.
Family Lawyers in Cairns with Broad Expertise
Our firm is built on deep connections within the community. From family law in Townsville to property settlements in Cairns, we understand the unique challenges faced by families across North Queensland.
And because Preston Law is a full-service firm, you’ll also have access to other legal support under one roof. That includes:
- Divorce lawyers to handle formal applications and negotiations.
- Conveyancing solicitors if property transfers form part of your settlement.
- Estate planning and will dispute lawyers, if you’d like to update or defend your future legacy after separation.
But we don’t just deal with family matters. If you’ve been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, our personal injury, workers' compensation, and accident compensation lawyers can help.
Why Choose Preston Law?
- Experience that counts: Serving clients since 1991, our family attorneys in Queenslandknow the law inside out.
- Compassionate guidance: We treat every client respectfully, listen carefully, and customise our advice to your situation.
- Clear communication: You’ll never be left in the dark. We explain your options and keep you updated every step of the way.
- Flexible payment options: We know that Cairns family law can be financially stressful, so we offer deferred payment arrangements to help ease the burden.
Speak to a Family Lawyer Today
If you’re facing separation, parenting disputes, or any other family law matter, our team of family lawyers and attorneys in Cairns, QLD, are here to help.
With decades of experience and a reputation for care and integrity, Preston Law is the trusted choice for families across Queensland.
Contact our Cairns lawyers today for a confidential consultation, and we’ll help you find a clear path forward.
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