Cairns Family Law
Connolly Suthers has the necessary commitment, resources, skills and solicitors servicing the Cairns Region to help with any family law issues you may have.
At Connolly Suthers, we understand that every Cairns family law matter is unique, which is why we tailor our approach to each client’s individual financial, emotional, and legal needs. You can be confident that our family law team servicing the Cairns Region will handle your legal matters with the utmost discretion in order to protect your interests and ensure that the best outcome is achieved, all while minimising unnecessary emotional and financial stresses.
Regardless of what stage you’re at with your family law issue, our family lawyers will guide you through the process, informing you of your entitlements and obligations with complete transparency as we work to reach the best outcome for you and your children. Our family law solicitors utilise all available means to achieve your desired result, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation where necessary.
Our exceptional legal services are delivered to Cairns Residents by experienced professionals and are offered at reasonable costs. With the Connolly Suthers family lawyers, you can have the best legal representation you deserve without the worry of paying legal expenses in the event you lose your case.
Peter Logan
Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer - North & Central Queensland, 2022
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession identifies firms and practitioners recognised by their peers for their expertise and abilities in the area of family law.
Connolly Suthers
Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm - North & Central Queensland, 2022
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession identifies firms and practitioners recognised by their peers for their expertise and abilities in the area of family law.
Leading the Way in Cairns Family Litigation
Connolly Suthers’ experience, knowledge and genuine concern for every case is what sets us apart from other family law solicitors in Cairns. Established in 1895, Connolly Suthers has since become one of North Queensland’s largest, most diverse, and dynamic family law teams.
At Connolly Suthers, we believe that your family law solicitor should have an in-depth understanding of how Cairn’s legislation works to provide the most relevant and genuine legal advice possible. As such, our family law team possess a wealth of knowledge and understanding about our region and the type of issues that Cairns locals face with respect to family law.
We guide clients through what can be a difficult and sad occasion and make sure their rights are protected in the eyes of the law.
The Connolly Suthers firm practices in all aspects of family law, including:
Children
In a perfect world, separated couples would be able to agree about future living and parental arrangements for their children. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, and you may need assistance in this area or help in formalising your agreement.
When children are involved in a separation, the foremost consideration must be the children’s best interests. The Connolly Suthers firm encourages parents to agree on suitable arrangements without going to court. Whether you’re separated or are contemplating separation, our lawyers can provide you with clear and accurate advice in relation to all family law matters concerning children.
If suitable arrangements cannot be reached, our family law services extend into the Court, where our family lawyers will work to secure you a timely and practical outcome.
Property Settlements
Determining how income, assets, liabilities, and financial resources are divided between you and your former spouse can be a complex undertaking.
Our family law team will work with you to ensure your rights and interests are protected with respect to property settlement. Our family lawyers have wide-ranging knowledge regarding the many factors that must be considered in a property settlement and will work tirelessly so that you aren’t misfortuned.
Connolly Suthers seeks to use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes in all areas of family law. Within property settlements, ADR is used to finalise family law matters without the need for expensive family court proceedings. ADR is often the most beneficial means of settling family law issues, and the Court has mandated certain dispute resolution requirements before and during litigation.
Divorce Matters
Connolly Suthers’ family law team can assist you throughout the divorce process, providing detailed legal insight and advice so that you’re aware of your rights and responsibilities in divorce proceedings.
We understand that this can be a stressful time and our family lawyers will go to great lengths to ensure your comfort and safeguard you from emotional and financial stress wherever possible.
Being divorced does not immediately determine how property is distributed between you and your former partner, or how child custody will be arranged for your children. Divorce is a legal standing that proves to the family court that you are no longer married.
A dedicated family lawyer from our team will work tirelessly with you from the initial consultation until your separation and divorce issues have reached the best possible outcome for both parties.
Child Support
In Australia, parents are legally obliged to provide financial support for their children. Child support is assessed by the Child Support Agency, which applies an eight-step formula to calculate the child support payable by one parent to another.
In saying this, you may not be satisfied with their assessment of child support. Parents can come to an agreement privately with respect to the amount payable. If you need assistance with child support matters, Connolly Suthers Lawyers will work to make sure the best outcome is achieved for both you and your children.
Our family lawyers work with our Cairns clients to try and settle disputes involving children's matters with the other parent, taking a sensitive approach to both child protection and parental responsibilities.
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance refers to financial support paid from one party to their former spouse in circumstances where they’re unable to financially support themselves.
Where there is a requirement, family law dictates that both parties have an equal duty to support and maintain each other as much as reasonably possible. This obligation can continue even after separation and divorce. The extent of the support will be determined by the family court and will be based on what the other party can afford to pay.
This can be a complex issue in family law as the courts have no specific formula to determine how much should be paid. Connolly Suthers provides expert legal advice in this area of family law to assist you with any spousal maintenance issues.
Domestic & Family Violence
If you’re a victim of domestic violence or feel an order has been unfairly applied against you and you are seeking expert legal advice, Connolly Suthers family law services can help.
Connolly Suthers family lawyers can assist domestic violence victims to make applications to the family law court for protection orders when safety is at risk, or there are significant child protection issues.
Contact a Family Law Solicitor
At Connolly Suthers, we’re proud that the clients we have represented are our greatest source of referrals.
Do you need assistance with a family law issue?
If you seek legal advice on any family law issues, call Connolly Suthers Lawyers today on 07 4771 5664 or email us at law@cosu.com.au.