Family lawyers in Gold Coast
First, the 5 firms we picked in Gold Coast, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 5
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
BGM Family Lawyers is a family law firm based on the Gold Coast and in Coomera. It provides legal services for separation, divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements and related family law matters. The firm has 12 family lawyers.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Spousal maintenance
- Parenting arrangements
- Child support
- Financial agreements
- Separation & divorce
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- Alternative dispute resolution
Why we picked it
A Gold Coast family law firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier, with Dan Bottrell and Kate Graham ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- 5 Jowett Street, Coomera QLD 4209
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Evans Brandon Family Lawyers is a Gold Coast law firm that specialises in family law. It has worked exclusively on family law matters since 1998. Three of its partners are Queensland Law Society accredited family law specialists.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce
- Property settlement
- Parenting disputes (child custody)
- Domestic violence
- Child support
- Binding financial agreements
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- Mediation
Why we picked it
A Gold Coast family law firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier, with Luke Brandon and Dean Evans ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- Evandale Place, Level 2, 142 Bundall Road, Bundall QLD 4217
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Keating Lehn Solicitors
Robina- Since 1980
- 6 lawyers
- 4 accredited specialists
Keating Lehn Solicitors is a law firm offering family, commercial and property, wills and estates, conveyancing and mediation services. It has offices on the Gold Coast (Robina) and in Brisbane.
What the firm says it handles
- Family law
- Commercial & property law
- Wills & estates
- Conveyancing
- Mediation
Why we picked it
A Gold Coast family law firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier, with Kate Keating ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- 9/29 Commerce Drive, Robina QLD 4226
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Frampton Legal is a Gold Coast legal practice. It provides family, commercial, contract and building dispute, debt recovery and personal injury legal services. The firm has three senior lawyers.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce
- Arrangements for children
- Property division – married couples
- Property division – de facto couples
- Spousal maintenance
- Financial agreements
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- Child support agreements
- Collaborative practice
Why we picked it
A Southport family law firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier on the Gold Coast, with Suzanne Harrison ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- Level 1, Commercial Tower 1, Southport Central, 56 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Small Myers Hughes Lawyers is a Gold Coast law firm that provides legal advice and assistance on state and federal matters across Australia. Founding directors Michael Small and Col Myers, with director Craig Nicol, have been practising law on the Gold Coast their entire careers.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Parenting disputes
- Child support
- Divorce
- Prenuptial & financial agreements
- Property division
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- Family dispute resolution
Why we picked it
A Southport firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for Gold Coast family law, with principal Michael Small ranked Leading and described on its page as an accredited family law specialist.
- Office
- Level 2, 17 Welch Street, Southport QLD 4215
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Gold Coast Community Legal Centre
Free legal advice on family law and domestic violence, by appointment at Southport or Kirra.
07 5532 9611
- Women's Legal Service Queensland
Free legal advice for women on separation, parenting, property, child support and domestic violence.
1800 957 957
- Legal Aid Queensland
Free legal information line for Queenslanders, with grants of aid for eligible people.
1300 65 11 88
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When you need a family lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer:
- You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed.
- You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends.
- A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter.
Questions about family lawyers in Gold Coast
- How does Zoe pick family lawyers in Gold Coast?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does family law cover?
- Separation and relationship breakdown: parenting arrangements for children, dividing property and finances, and family violence orders that run alongside those matters. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a family lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer: You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed; You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends; A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for family matters in Gold Coast?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Gold Coast Community Legal Centre, Women's Legal Service Queensland and Legal Aid Queensland under free options.
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