Sponsors
Foley Family Contact Centre
Foley Family Contact Centre
Foley Family Contact Centre provides a specialist supervised child contact service designed to support safe and meaningful connections between children and their families during court involvement or elevated risk concerns. We have a bespoke software system that makes referrals fast and a secure Australian based hosting ensuring your clients data is safe. We also provide a pick-up/drop-off serviceas well as supervised exchanges.
Foley Family Mediation & Child Consultancy
Foley Family Mediation provides compassionate, child-focused mediation, child-inclusive practice, and parental coordination services. With a strong foundation in social work and family law contexts, we support families to resolve parenting and property disputes respectfully and constructively. Our approach prioritises children’s wellbeing while helping parents move forward with clarity and confidence.
Asset Valuations Group
Asset Valuations Group (AVG) is an independent, family-owned valuation firm providing expert valuation services for court related matters and resolve complex marital asset pools.
AVG operates Australia-wide across all asset classes.
We pride ourselves on:
- Communication
- Turnaround
- Accuracy
Assets:
- Goods & Chattels
- Furniture & Fixtures
- Plant & Machinery
- All Vehicles
- bullion and jewellery
- specialist collections
- Yellow Goods
- Plant & Machinery
- Mining & Heavy Equipment
- Motor Vehicles, Trucks & Fleet Vehicles
- Aeroplanes & Marine Vessels
Property:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Rural
- Shopping Centres
- Development Sites
Business:
- All industries
- All sizes
We also offer:
- Shadow valuations
- Short from reports
- One-page letters
global billing legal costs consultants
global billing is a boutique firm of specialist legal costs consultants and costs assessors
with offices located in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Melbourne, and Singapore.
Our engagement ensures that our clients maintain absolute transparency in their billing processes.
Specialist expertise from our 6 full time legal costs consultants and costs assessors provides the opportunity to optimise recovery of costs for clients.
We provide legal costing services of electronic files (e-files), as well as traditional hardcopy files.
Certificates of Assessment – 1 to 3 day turnaround
Itemised Bills/Costs Accounts – 7 to 21 day turnaround
Costs Schedules for Appeal Proceedings – 3 to 7 day turnaround
In-house CPD workshops available.
Acumentis
Acumentis is Australia’s only independent, locally owned, ASX listed property and business advisory firm. More than 300 professionals deliver insightful advice across the nation from over 40 metropolitan and regional locations. Our certified team provides valuations for family law settlements, SMSF, financial reporting, CGT, tax depreciation, insurance and litigation, alongside a growing Asset and ESG Advisory capability designed to support clients in understanding sustainability risks and opportunities across their portfolios.
Mills Oakley
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm and is consistently ranked as one of Australia’s fastest growing firms. With offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Darwin, our national team of over 40 family law experts work collaboratively between jurisdictions to provide exceptional advice to help clients make the best decisions at the start and end of their significant relationships. Our people are pioneering, incisive, accountable and fearless in our commitment to providing commercial and highly personalised advice to private clients nationally and internationally. The technical skills our team offers are highly sought after and highly regarded among clients needing support through sensitive, high-net wealth and complex settlements. Our partners and senior lawyers are recognised as Leading Lawyers in the Doyle’s Guide and recognised as market leaders in Best Lawyers in Australia. We pride ourselves as pioneers in innovative practice areas including collaborative law, mediation, arbitration and parenting coordination.
DA Family Lawyers
DAFL is a Brisbane based family law firm led by Managing Director, Lisa Foley.
The core values of DAFL are hard work, drive and kindness. We are a firm committed always to finding solutions for people to navigate and resolve, in the most timely way, the stressors that come with the end of a relationship and hopefully find future peace.
Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Australia has a dedicated forensic consulting team specialising in forensic accounting, disputes, investigations, financial crime and digital forensics. Our Brisbane team, led by Joseph Box and Anne Dale, work closely with solicitors, barristers and clients to resolve sensitive family law disputes. Whether it’s an initial review or evidence in Court, our experts have the right experience to assist.
Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network and a world-leading, independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firm. We have 1,500+ people across our offices in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Cairns.
Family Law Education Network
Family Law Education Network is a national education and professional development platform supporting family law practitioners across Australia. We deliver high-quality CLE programs, practical resources, precedents and wellbeing initiatives designed to strengthen legal practice and support sustainable careers in family law. Through our membership streams, conferences, online learning, and collaborative partnerships, we connect practitioners with leading experts, current case developments and practical tools they can apply immediately in practice. Our focus is on practical learning, community and elevating standards across the profession.
College of Law
Since 1974, we have been at the forefront of practice-based legal education. Our mission is to break with convention, delivering innovative, flexible education and training to create a career in the legal services industry that lasts. We focus on real-life practice, bridging the gap between theory and the realities of the profession. We offer Practical Legal Training for aspiring lawyers seeking admission to practice and continue to support lawyers through continuing professional development and postgraduate programs, including our LLM in Applied Law (Family Law), Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law), and Master of Applied Law (Family Law). Our aim is to help people succeed as lawyers, whichever role they choose to pursue.
Newbridge Homeloans
Newbridge Home Loans is a trusted mortgage broking firm. With over 17 years’ experience and access to over 60 lenders, the company has assisted more than 500 Australians in securing suitable loans for their homes, investment properties and businesses.
The team at Newbridge Home Loans works diligently to provide clients with the right loan solution. They take into consideration the client’s circumstances and time frames to deliver a tailored loan solution. They regularly review clients’ interest rates, to ensure clients are not paying more than they need to. Their goal is to make the loan process as stress-free as possible for their clients.
Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland is the largest provider of legal assistance services in Queensland. We provide legal services to the most socially and financially disadvantaged people in Queensland across criminal, family and civil law. Private lawyers and barristers play a vital role in delivering these legal services. About 80% of representation services are provided by private law firms who partner with us. And about 50% of duty lawyer services are provided by private practitioners. We could not meet the needs of vulnerable Queenslanders without their help. Our partner firms enjoy many benefits including free professional development, library services and legal information publications for clients, interesting and varied work, streamlined payments and ongoing support. Contact us to find out more!
JustFund
JustFund is a mission driven legal finance provider that offers flexible funding solutions for people navigating separation, divorce and now estate administration. The funding is assessed against a person’s expected family law or estate settlement, not their income, credit score, or employment status, enabling access to legal representation and the payment of critical related expenses when it is needed most. We partner with over 1,000 law firms nationwide and our 'pay at the end' funding model enables easier access to justice and levels the playing field for those navigating family law matters.
Best Wilson Buckley Family Law
BWB Mediations is redefining how family law disputes are resolved, focusing on practical outcomes rather than prolonged litigation. Our nationally accredited mediators, who are also family lawyers, guide parties through structured, solution-focused mediation across parenting and property matters. We offer flexible formats, including shuttle and joint mediation, and assist with Section 60I certificates. Our approach balances legal expertise with a genuine understanding of the human side of separation. By reducing conflict, saving time and cost, and creating space for productive conversations, BWB Mediations supports individuals and practitioners to move forward with clarity, confidence, and resolution.
The Family Law Book
Published in 2009, The Family Law Book is a quarterly updated loose-leaf service covering family law, procedure, forms and precedents in one volume – its law modelled on law society guidelines for specialist accreditation.
It is also at www.thefamilylawbook.com.au for online forms and precedents; “latest notable cases” and family law news issued monthly. A unique legal help line provides all subscribers with a legal
opinion on any subject of family law within 24 hours of request (included in the cost of an annual subscription).
Its founder is former barrister Robert Glade-Wright; Co-authors are accredited family law specialists, and family lawyers, Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson.
OurFamilyWizard
OurFamilyWizard helps co-parents reduce conflict and improve communication with a secure platform designed specifically for separated and divorced families. Trusted by courts and family law professionals, the app provides shared calendars, messaging, AI writing assistance, expense tracking, and document storage, all in one place. Features like tone monitoring and detailed records help promote accountability, transparency, and healthier communication. By simplifying coordination and reducing misunderstandings, OurFamilyWizard supports families in focusing on what matters most, the well-being of their children. For more than two decades, OurFamilyWizard has empowered millions of parents, children, and professionals with tools that make co-parenting more organized, less stressful, and more productive.
LEAP Family Law
A trusted partner of more than 61,000 lawyers across the globe, LEAP’s legal practice productivity solution helps family law firms maximise profitability through the efficient and innovative delivery of legal services.
LEAP Family Law is a division of LEAP that is dedicated to providing unparalleled support and resources to family lawyers, empowering them to practice more efficiently and effectively with our software. Our team of experienced family law specialists is committed to developing features tailored specifically for family law professionals, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
Moore Australia
Moore Australia is a leading independent network of accountants, auditors, and advisors with 550+ professionals across 13 offices nationwide. As part of Moore Global, we connect with 37,000+ experts in 116 countries.
As trusted advisors, we provide holistic support across all areas of audit, taxation, advisory and consulting services. We believe that trust and connection are the cornerstones of our client relationships and we take the time to understand their business, build a strong partnership and deliver relevant, tailored advice to meet their unique needs; connecting them with experienced and recommended advisors who share our values.
Smokeball
Smokeball is the AI-powered legal practice management software that boosts productivity through its end-to-end case management and productivity system. Smokeball provides the core platform for small to mid-sized firms, covering everything from CRM, document automation and management, through to automatic time tracking and billing. The efficiency gains driven by Smokeball's tools are fast becoming the industry standard. Founded in 2012, Smokeball operates globally from headquarters in Sydney, with offices in Chicago and London. Smokeball's team is dedicated to both innovation and premium client service, and today proudly serves over 7000 firms worldwide.
Workhorse Advisory
Workhorse Advisory delivers a comprehensive suite of people-focused services across mediation, Family Dispute Resolution, Family Reports and Social Assessments, and Parenting Coordination.
Our multidisciplinary team combines deep professional expertise with a practical, client-centred approach to support children, families and communities in achieving meaningful and sustainable
outcomes. We work collaboratively, maintaining a clear focus on the best interests of children while navigating complex family dynamics.
Grounded in professionalism, integrity and cultural sensitivity, Workhorse Advisory is committed to high-quality practice, transparent communication and future-focused solutions that strengthen families and empower children, families and communities to move forward with confidence.
Brisbane Mediations
For over two decades, Brisbane Mediations has been a trusted cornerstone of the Queensland Family Dispute Resolution community. Founded in 2001 by pioneers Mike Emerson and Denise Britton, the practice established the first multi-disciplinary, panel-based mediation service in South East Queensland.
Today we continue that legacy with a modern approach to complex dispute resolution, with Mike and Denise having stepped back, Brisbane Mediations is now led by Stephen Wilkinson with Principal FDRPs Evie Morgan and Crystal Montaldo, and partnership with Tom Stodulka.
Herron Todd White
Herron Todd White is Australia’s largest and most trusted independent property valuation firm, specialising in residential, commercial and agribusiness assets. We are the preferred choice for complex Family Law and Estate matters, delivering clear, independent advice with care and precision. Our services include retrospective valuations where a value is required at a specific point in time, as well as support across mediation, litigation and settlement. Backed by national coverage and experienced valuers, we deliver consistent, reliable outcomes for our clients.
LEAP Family Law
A trusted partner of more than 61,000 lawyers across the globe, LEAP’s legal practice productivity solution helps family law firms maximise profitability through the efficient and innovative delivery of legal services.
LEAP Family Law is a division of LEAP that is dedicated to providing unparalleled support and resources to family lawyers, empowering them to practice more efficiently and effectively with our software. Our team of experienced family law specialists is committed to developing features tailored specifically for family law professionals, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
Walker Webb Family Law Mediation
Walker Webb Family Law Mediation is a specialist family law mediation service.
Myles Walker, Susie Webb and Dean Foley combined have more than five and a half decades of experience in the family law arena. Myles, Susie and Dean worked in pre-eminent and boutique family law practices around Australia as well as in academia before being appointed as Judicial Registrars in the FCFCoA.
With extensive family law experience (and both being nationally accredited mediators and FDRPs) Myles, Susie and Dean are able to guide your clients through a professional, dignified and compassionate mediation process, with an evaluative element - where requested and appropriate. They will be present at the conference and look forward to meeting you.
More information can be found on their website:
James Black Family Law | Mediation | Arbitration
James Black Family Law | Mediation | Arbitration provides expert services in:
- mediation;
- family dispute resolution; and
- arbitration;
helping families and couples resolve any family law dispute.
James has worked as a Registrar in a Family Law Court and practised solely in Family Law for the past 18 years in both Australia and New Zealand.
We provide services in person or via Zoom/Teams nationwide.
See our website for our calendar and fees: www.jbflma.com.au.
To book one of our services email info@jbflma.com.au or phone 0405 305 500.
Dora Ko Mediations
Dora Ko Mediations provides multilingual Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution and Parenting Coordination services across Australia. Drawing on her experience, as a former Judicial Registrar and former family lawyer in private practice and in the community legal sector, Dora's mission is to provide ADR services with clarity compassion and confidence. Dora also brings strong cross cultural insight to the mediation and parenting coordination table. She is multi-lingual and can provide services in Chinese – Cantonese and Mandarin; as well as Japanese; in South East Queensland and nation-wide.
ezSrv
ezSrv: End-to-End Process Serving, Fully Digitalised
ezSrv is Australia’s only fully digitalised, end-to-end process serving and certified document delivery platform. From matter submission to affidavit generation and digital witnessing, the entire process serving workflow is automated in one place with real-time GPS tracking and a full digital audit trail for every attempt.
Built across all Australian jurisdictions and designed with security at its core, ezSrv uses the latest GPS tracking and data encryption technologies to ensure law firms have complete transparency without compromising the safety of their data. The platform is free to register and use, and is available now at www.ezsrv.com.au or via LawConcierge.
Phillips Family Law
Phillips Family Law is proud to be recognised as a leading Queensland and Australian
family law firm by both the industry and our peers.
Led by Directors Tony Phillips, Fiona Caulley and Olivia Phillips, the depth and expertise of our team is reflected in our consistent recognition as a First Tier Queensland Family Law Firm and a Leading Australian Family Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide each year since 2015.
We are proud to once again sponsor the FLPA Retreat, supporting the ongoing professional development of the family law community and fostering meaningful connection and collaboration with our colleagues on the Gold Coast.
Cudmore Legal
Cudmore Legal practises in family law and intersecting jurisdictions, including domestic violence and related criminal proceedings. We conduct complex parenting and property matters across courts, delivering coordinated advocacy from early strategic assessment through to the structured implementation of financial settlements, including family law property transfers.
Our work demands precision, judgement, and principled representation. We are committed to maintaining high professional standards and to the deliberate development of lawyers who seek meaningful responsibility, strong advocacy experience, and sustained growth within the family law jurisdiction.
Barry Nilsson
Barry Nilsson’s dynamic and progressive team combines extensive experience with innovative thinking to guide clients through family relationship decisions and transitions, leveraging deep industry expertise. Their approach ensures that every client receives tailored advice and support; whether dealing with complex separations, parenting issues, or property settlements.
The firm is well known for delivering outstanding legal services to both local and international clients, with family law teams based in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney that serve clients throughout Australia.
Barry Nilsson’s strong national presence and team of accredited family law specialists have established them as respected leaders in family law. Their expertise is consistently recognised by Doyles Guide and Best Lawyers.
Private Mediation
MICHAEL MAGUIRE
In early 2022 I was appointed as a Sessional Judicial Registrar with the FCFCOA. However, my private practice as a Nationally Accredited Mediator and FDRP is still the major focus of my professional practice.
For more than 10 years full-time, after leaving practice as a Family Lawyer behind me, I have mediated across all issues encompassed in Family Law.
As Lawyers and Mediators, we believe that the work we do, as a team, serves the common purpose of helping families resolve their difficult Parenting and Property issues. For my part, I love seeing the sense of relief that people can experience when they have been able to agree at mediation on a plan for their future.
Please come and say “Hi” during the retreat. I would love to share more about myself and to help you to create positive outcomes for your clients.
Lewis & Trovas Family Lawyers
Lewis & Trovas Family Lawyers is a leading family and relationship law firm with offices in Brisbane and Sydney central business districts. Consistently recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market, the firm is known for its strategic, commercially‑focused approach to family law disputes. Lewis & Trovas advises clients across complex parenting and financial matters, with particular interest and specialty working with small to medium business owners faced with separation and divorce. The firm combines technical legal excellence with pragmatic advice, delivering clear and effective outcomes tailored to each client’s circumstances.
LawConcierge
LawConcierge is Australia's exclusive professional community for the legal industry, built by lawyers, for lawyers. We bring solicitors, barristers and trusted service providers together in one network where genuine connections turn into real work. From candid discussions in specialised practice groups to secure private chats with peers and mentors, every interaction is professional, relevant and free from outside noise. Whether you're building referral relationships, finding expert support on a tricky matter or simply staying close to the profession, LawConcierge is the network behind your network. Trusted by leading Australian firms, it's where the legal community connects, collaborates and grows together.
Tosh Colls Family Law
Established in 2025 by accredited specialists Tarah Tosh and Kirstie Colls, Tosh Colls Family Law is a boutique firm disrupting legal stereotypes. With decades of experience, the founders prioritise a caring culture and emotional intelligence, offering flexible work environments to support staff
wellbeing.
Guided by their "triple e" moniker, Expertise, Empathy, and Experience, they deliver bespoke, resolution-focused strategies for complex property and parenting matters. Whether through fixed-fee packages or robust litigation, the firm balances high-level legal service with an abundance mindset, ensuring access to justice and amicable "new futures" for every client.
Franklin Mediation
Franklin Mediation offers expertise in both family law and psychology to guide solicitors and their clients through mediation that works legally and personally.
After 30 years practicing as a family law solicitor, Jennifer now works exclusively in mediation bringing a wealth of expertise to the mediation space, supporting your clients to workable solutions.
Lead by Jennifer, our experienced mediators bring a clear, respectful process focused on practical outcomes. Christine Franklin offers mediation and psychological insights to parents looking to find the most appropriate arrangements for their children.
Mediating right across Queensland, via zoom or face to face, Franklin Mediation – let’s chat!
Vincents
Vincents is a solutions-focused professional services firm with a team of over 250 experts. With more than three decades of experience, the firm has developed deep expertise in forensics, accounting and advisory.
Expert guidance in navigating the financial aspects of family disputes is invaluable. Vincents provides legal professionals with expert support in accounting, business valuations, structuring and financial investigations.
Their deep expertise and client-centric approach provide clients with clear direction when they need it most.
Vincents delivers integrated client outcomes nationally, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Acute Family Law and Mediations
Corey Harrison is both an experienced mediator (AMDRAS) and family lawyer, and a family dispute resolution practitioner registered with the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department.
Since establishing Acute Family Law & Mediations in September 2024, Corey has assisted numerous parties and their legal representatives in mediations and family dispute resolution conferences.
As a mediator, Corey devotes plenty of time and attention (included in his fees) to parties and their lawyers ahead of their mediation event in order to give the parties the best chance of a resolution on the day.
Acute Family Law & Mediations offers mediations and family dispute resolution conferences at $2,000 for a half-day and $3,000 for a full-day on weekdays, not including GST or Intake ($250.00 plus GST for Intake).
Corey will also facilitate mediations and family dispute resolution conferences on a weekend upon request.
Probative
Built by Australian lawyers — including family lawyers — for Australian lawyers, Probative is a confidential evidentiary analysis tool for Australian affidavits. Upload an affidavit and every paragraph is reviewed against the Evidence Act and the rules of court — flagging hearsay, opinion, conclusory statements, credibility risks and matters of form, with an admissible rewrite suggested for each paragraph that needs one.
Documents are never stored. Analysis runs end-to-end encrypted in transit, then is immediately discarded. Confidentiality and legal professional privilege are first principles, not afterthoughts.
Version 1 is released for the family law market, with separate lenses for interim and final hearings.
Testing the Evidence.
probative.app.
Dannielle Young Mediation
Dannielle Young Mediation provides calm, child‑focused and future focused family mediation, supporting parents and separating couples to move from conflict to clarity. With nearly two decades of experience in family law, specialised training in Family Dispute Resolution as FDRP and
AMDRAS accredited, Dannielle brings a unique blend of legal expertise and psychological insight to every mediation process. Her practice is grounded in helping families reach respectful, future‑focused agreements around parenting and property reducing stress, protecting emotional wellbeing of all family members and prioritising the needs of children during times of significant
change. Dannielle Young Mediation conducts in-person mediation in Brisbane/Gold Coast/Toowoomba/Ipswich and online mediations Australia wide.
Fisher Dore Lawyers
The firm is known for its team-based structure focusing on early intervention and resolution pathways. Clients of Fisher Dore receive high quality, clear and pragmatic advice alongside high level court room experience with a consent focus of achieving effective results.
Pilot Partners
Pilot Partners has more than 20 years’ experience providing expert accounting assistance in the Family Law arena. Our team of accountants and business advisors have a comprehensive
understanding of the Family Court’s legal requirements and will work with you and your clients to efficiently navigate the litigation process. The services we offer include expert witness; valuation of businesses & enterprises; assistance in property settlement; and review & critique of other expert
reports. Regardless of the nature of the assignment, we pride ourselves on delivering objective, well-reasoned and logical advice in a timely manner.
Hansen Family Law
Hansen Family Law is a collaborative, resolution-focused family law and mediation practice based in Paddington, Brisbane. We guide clients through parenting and property matters post separation, with a strong emphasis on out of court processes that preserve relationships and protect long term financial wellbeing.
Our work includes high net wealth property settlements, supporting clients to navigate sophisticated asset pools, business interests and trust structures with clarity and confidence. We prioritise respectful processes such as collaborative practice and mediation to deliver tailored, durable agreements without the cost and stress of litigation.
Director Rebecca Hansen is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, facilitating parenting and financial mediations.
Apricity Therapy and Consultancy Services
Apricity Therapy and Consultancy Services was founded in 2024 following the identification of a growing demand among regional Australians for access to high-quality child and family consultancy services, as well as individual and family therapy.
Apricity offers a comprehensive suite of services, including family reports, social assessments, family reunification therapy, and individual therapy. As the organisation expands rapidly, it is scheduled to incorporate mediation and FDR services, along with private supervised family time, in the latter half of 2026.
Apricity offers expert, dedicated clinicians who are child-focused, trauma-informed, and have extensive knowledge of child development and family systems frameworks.
Lander & Rogers
The Family & Relationship Law group at Lander & Rogers comprises the highest number of family law Accredited Specialists, arbitrators, and mediators of any firm in Australia. With offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, the group provides specialist family and domestic relationship law advice both nationally and internationally.
Uniquely positioned within a commercial firm, we can provide clients with access to employment lawyers, commercial advisers and other legal experts for more holistic advice.
O'Reilly Shaw Mediations
WHAT DO WE DO?
O’Reilly Shaw Mediations is a Brisbane-based dispute resolution firm, offering:
- Family Dispute Resolution
- Property/financial mediation
- Child inclusive mediation
- Parenting co-ordination
- Collaborative model - 3rd party communications neutral
WHO ARE WE?
- Louise O’Reilly (mediation, collaborative communications neutral)
- Erin Shaw (parenting coordination, collaborative communications neutral)
- Amy Ryan (FDR, mediation, child inclusive mediation)
- Eloise Paxton-Hall (mediation)
WHERE DO WE DO IT?
We offer both in person and online sessions and have mediation facilities at our North Quay offices.
OUR COSTS
We understand the importance of early dispute resolution and accessibility to services and understand that people have different needs. We offer a variety of models and flexible fee structures, so that there is an option for everyone.