ABOUT THE FIRM
Southern Beaches Family Law was created by an experienced lawyer with over 19 years as a legal practitioner and more than 25 years experience in the law,
Sarah has a passion for the southern end of Gold Coast, which she calls home, and small businesses in the local community. This was fostered through working in small businesses and lead to Sarah joining the board of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce.
It was only logical then to start a small business of her own!
The purpose to setting up a new firm was so that Sarah could provide quality legal advice and services to clients in family law and domestic violence matters with a personal touch.
Clients can be assured that they will receive the benefit of years of experience, including exclusive practice in family law and DV. The firm's aim is to provide practical outcomes for our clients. We listen to their goals and take them through every step of the journey with skills and experience. We work towards meeting the challenges faced by our clients in their property, children or separation matters. Whether we are assisting our clients with advice, negotiating an outcome, formalising an agreement or representing them in litigation, clients can have the confidence that their lawyer is acting to reach the best outcome for them.
More about the Lawyer
Professional background
Sarah came to the profession with years of experience working in law firms. Sarah completed her Bachelor of Law and the Bar Practice Course at QUT in Brisbane in 2004. and was then admitted as a legal practitioner in late 2004. First a prosecutor for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in Brisbane, then practicing primarily in family law in Brisbane, Sarah then went overseas to England where she worked for Kent County Council’s child protection team. Sarah undertook significant solicitor advocate work for the Council as well as providing advice and caseholding.
In 2016 Sarah returned to Australia and has been practicing exclusively in all aspects family law ever since.
Outside the firm
With a passionate interest in small and local business, in 2021 Sarah became a board member of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. In 20223 Sarah took up the role of Secretary of the Board.
Sarah also volunteers as the Principal Solicitor at My Community Legal, a local charity offering free legal advice to Gold Coasters who cannot afford it. The centre also offers practical experience and training to law students who volunteer with the centre and opportunities for leadership roles.
Sarah is experienced in all aspects of family law and DV, including;
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Property settlement, including entities and complex structures;
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Children’s matters, including agreements, negotiations, mediation and litigation;
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Financial agreements, including pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements for de factor and married couples, as well as post-separation agreements;
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Divorce applications;
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DV matters including making applications, or responding to applications, for a protection order
Professional qualifications and roles
Bachelor of Law - Queensland University of Technology 2004
Bar Practice Course 2004
Member of the Queensland Law Society
Secretary of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Principal Solicitor of My Community Legal (community legal centre)