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A law firm you can rely on during your toughest moments

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Get to know us at Collective

With family law offices on the Gold Coast & Brisbane, our firm exclusively practices family law. Our goal is to positively impact our clients experience, as they move through their separation and divorce while delivering outcomes they deserve, as soon as possible.

At Collective Family Law, our highly successful team of lawyers know the law and the complex issues our clients are facing. We are committed to supporting our client’s through what can be a very difficult process and experience.

Importantly our entire focus is on our client and retaining the best possible outcome for them, enabling them to positively move forward with their life.

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Reaching agreement on how to divide your property or spend time with your children after separation can sometimes be a task that is simple and other times it can be an extremely stressful and anxious time depending on your circumstances. Either way at Collective Family Law Group we are here to help you with family lawyers at our Brisbane, and Gold Coast offices.

You may have been able to reach agreement on how to divide the matrimonial property on your own and now you need assistance with consent orders. Or you may have a complex matter where you require family law advice and assistance so that you are protected moving forward. We can help you with your family law matter and keep you out of court proceedings. Equally we can assist you if your matter requires Court proceedings in order to protect your interests or move the matter forward successfully.

“Family Law issues can be incredibly stressful. You may not know what to do, but we will. We will work with you to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your circumstances. We’ve helped thousands of people positively move forward with their lives”

Our Family Lawyers

Our team of family lawyers are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes to our clients. We don’t practice in any other area of law, because we are committed to being the best family law practice in Queensland.

Hayder Shkara
Director
Hayder has vast experience in family law, including financial and property settlements, divorce, custody matters, wills and estate, consent orders, and binding financial agreements.
Caralee Fontenele
Founder
Caralee Fontenele is the founder of Collective Family Law, where divorce and wellbeing collide.
Dannielle Young
Special Counsel & Head of Family Law
Dannielle is a Special Counsel & Head of Family Law and has practiced exclusively in family law since her admission in January 2007.
Kirsten Lesina
Special Counsel
Kirsten is a dedicated family lawyer who combines legal expertise with compassion to guide her clients through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Lindsay Nicholson
Special Counsel
With more than 17 years of legal experience, Lindsay is a Special Counsel at Collective Family Law Group, practising exclusively in family law.
Rod Fraga
Senior Associate
Rod has a background in Engineering (Grifith) and obtained his Bachelor of Law from Southern Cross University with Honors in 2019 and was admitted to the QLD Supreme Court and High Court in 2020.
Femke van der Hoeven
Operations Manager
Femke is an innovative and driven accounting professional with over 20 years of experience.
Tanya Cooper
Legal Assistant
Tahlia De Witts
Administration Assistant
Tahlia, who recently joined our team as an Administrative Assistant, where she is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the team by managing administrative tasks, coordinating schedules and handling communications.
Donna Smith
Receptionist
Donna is our receptionist and has recently joined our team after many years in the health industry.

Book a consultation here with Collective Family Law Group

Contact us today to make an appointment to discuss your family law matters, or for further information on how we can assist you so that you can move on with your life with certainty and security.

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