Need a family lawyer in Cairns? You want to avoid costly court proceedings so that your dispute can be settled as quickly and affordably as possible.

Nardine Collier is a Family Law Attorney who has been practicing for over 26 years. She is a specialist in divorce and family law and has successfully handled hundreds of cases.

We know that money is tight, and that you want the best legal advice possible. This is why we offer affordable rates and flexible payment options.

Our services:

Family law attorney
* Family Law Specialist
* Divorce Lawyer Cairns
Cairns Family Lawyers
* Arrangements for Children
* Separation & Divorce
* DIY Divorce
* Division of assets
* Mediation
Arbitration
* E-Consulting
* Advice

We look forward to speaking to you today.

Collier Family Lawyers Cairns FAQ

When should I contact an attorney for family law? The sooner the better! Some people contact us even before they separate to ask for advice on how to protect their assets in the event that everything goes wrong, or to just find out what to do. You can begin to resolve your family law issues sooner if you receive the advice you require. We will discuss your situation with you and give you a checklist of things to think about and attend to in order to streamline the process as much as possible

Do I really need a Family lawyer? Can’t I just do it myself? You may be tempted to not get legal advice, thinking it is too expensive or not necessary. In the same way you wouldn’t think of building a house unless you had the expertise to do so, you run the risk of getting it wrong if you don’t get legal advice. This could be a costly mistake!

You need to be sure that you are on track and know what could happen if you find yourself in front of a judge. You need to pick your battles sometimes and not waste time and money arguing about something you are just not going to get. You will need to understand the property settlement process and what your rights are. You must know the legal steps to take and how to do it.

Each case is unique and what worked for your friend may not work for you. There is also a lot of information out there and just like a medical issue you really shouldn’t self diagnose from Dr Google!! It is worth it, to outlay what is really only a small sum in the scheme of things, to get some good advice to get you started.

How can I reduce my legal fees? How do I cope with fees? YES! In the world of law, your time is our money. Most lawyers charge according to the time they spend in your file. This means, the more time your lawyer spends on your file, the more it costs you.

At Collier Family Law, we know that money is tight and you want the best value for money. We will tell you to do some of the work yourself, as it will lower your fees.

For example, you can write out your story – you might find it therapeutic! If it is a property matter, you can get together all your financial records and prepare them to give to us. You can also fill out an automated letter that gives us all the information we need to give you advice. By doing this yourself, you will save an hour.

My clients can also save time by filling out documents in draft form and sending them to me for review. They can also do their own research, such as getting three quotes from an appraiser. The more you do, the less work I have to do. This reduces my fees.

Remember also – your Cairns family lawyers MUST give you a proper estimate of fees at the start of your engagement with them, and keep giving you further estimates throughout the life of your file. If this isn’t covered with you at the first appointment, ask why.

Is it easy to get a consent order?
Yes it really is quite a simple process. It’s usually the hardest part to reach an agreement! Once you’ve reached an agreement, it is fairly straightforward to fill out a consent order application. Two places are where the “do it yourself” person gets stuck. There are two sections of the form that may require legal advice. Second, the consent order application must be accompanied with a minutes of order in which you state the orders that you want the court make. This part requires some legal expertise to ensure that the orders are formulated correctly and that you don’t miss anything.

Our service areas:

Edmonton
Bently Park
* Mount Sheridan
* Earlville
* Manunda
* Cairns City
* Edge Hill
* Wharf Street, Cairns QLD 4870
* Spence Street Cairns QLD4870
* Lake Street, Cairns QLD4870
* Bunda Street, Cairns QLD 4870