Millyard Family Lawyers

Millyard Family Lawyers is a Cairns-based firm dedicated exclusively to family law. With a strong commitment to delivering tailored legal services, the firm provides expert advice on a broad spectrum of family law matters including divorce, property settlements for married, de facto and same-sex couples, binding financial agreements such as pre-nuptial agreements, child custody, and alternative dispute resolution. Recognising that every matter is unique, Millyard Family Lawyers adopts a client-focused approach that emphasises practical, legally sound solutions designed to resolve issues effectively and cost-efficiently. The firm prioritises resolving disputes outside the courtroom whenever possible, while also holding the experience and determination to represent clients confidently through litigation when necessary. The firm handles cases of varying complexity and size, including complex property disputes involving trusts, corporate entities, and family businesses, as well as matters of spousal maintenance, domestic and international child relocation, adoption, domestic violence and protection orders, and enforcement or variation of court orders. Millyard Family Lawyers also facilitates alternative dispute resolution processes such as negotiation, mediation, collaborative law practice, and arbitration to assist clients in reaching amicable agreements. In addition to family law, the firm advises on related areas including wills and estate planning, enduring powers of attorney, and advance health directives. Millyard Family Lawyers serves both privately funded clients and Legal Aid Queensland, acting as Independent Children’s Lawyers within the family law jurisdiction. With a firm model that allows close attention to each client’s matter, Millyard Family Lawyers is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services in a compassionate and professional manner, consistently aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.