Business Details
8 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Law Partner Sunshine Coast
Pippa Colman Family Law is the largest family law firm on the Sunshine Coast, offering decades of legal expertise and a commitment to compassionate, personalized client care. Our mission is to provide expert legal services to families navigating complex family law matters, ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout their legal journey. Recognized in Doyle's Guide as a Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm since 2018, we combine legal proficiency with empathy to achieve optimal outcomes. Our team of award-winning solicitors specializes in areas such as property settlements, child custody, domestic violence protection, and estate planning. We prioritize integrity, professionalism, and community engagement, offering pro bono work and outreach programs to support the Sunshine Coast region.With a focus on clear guidance and respectful advocacy, we help clients resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Our dedication to excellence extends to estate planning, wills, and enduring powers of attorney, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected. We foster strong client relationships built on trust and open communication, tailoring strategies to each family's unique circumstances. Our community involvement reflects our commitment to social responsibility and positive change beyond legal services.
Services
Family Law
Divorce & Separation
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Domestic Violence Protection
Property Settlements
Will Dispute Resolution
Parenting Arrangements
Binding Financial Agreements
Probate Services
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in family law across our leadership team
- Our directors are recognized in Doyle's Guide as Leading Family & Divorce Law Practitioners
- We provide tailored legal strategies for complex family law matters on the Sunshine Coast
- Our team includes specialists in child protection, domestic violence, and international family law cases
- We combine legal expertise with compassionate support for emotionally sensitive matters
Associations and certifications
- Doyle's Guide
What people say
Top rate professionals
Compassionate support
Outstanding professionalism
Amazing legal representation
Empowering guidance
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law specialists provide expert legal representation for relationship breakdowns, property disputes, and parenting arrangements. We combine legal proficiency with emotional intelligence to navigate complex matters while prioritizing client well-being. Our team handles all aspects of family law including financial settlements, child custody, and domestic violence protection orders.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, enduring powers of attorney, and advance health directives. Our solicitors ensure your wishes are legally documented while minimizing future complications. We specialize in complex estates involving trusts, business structures, and self-managed super funds.
Child Custody Arrangements
Our child-focused approach develops tailored parenting arrangements that prioritize children's welfare. We assist with custody agreements, relocation matters, and enforcement of court orders while maintaining sensitivity to family dynamics and emotional needs.
Domestic Violence Protection
We provide urgent legal support for domestic violence victims seeking protection orders. Our team assists with application preparation, court representation, and safety planning while connecting clients with community support networks on the Sunshine Coast.
Binding Financial Agreements
Our solicitors draft legally binding financial agreements for couples at all relationship stages. We ensure compliance with family law requirements while protecting clients' assets and future interests through prenuptial agreements and cohabitation contracts.
People
Pippa Colman
Director
Award-winning family law specialist with extensive experience in complex property settlements and child custody matters. Recognized in Doyle's Guide for excellence in family law advocacy and client representation.
Sarah Quilliam
Director
Experienced family law practitioner specializing in domestic violence cases and child protection matters. Provides compassionate legal guidance while maintaining strong advocacy for clients' rights and safety.
Samantha Bolton
Director
Family law expert with focus on estate planning and financial agreements. Brings comprehensive legal knowledge to wills, trusts, and prenuptial arrangements while ensuring client protection and compliance.
Jessica Popple
Senior Associate
Dedicated family law solicitor with expertise in parenting arrangements and property settlements. Known for empathetic client support and effective dispute resolution strategies in complex legal situations.
Jordan Little
Solicitor
Emerging legal professional providing quality support in family law matters. Assists with divorce proceedings, financial agreements, and estate documentation while maintaining client-focused service standards.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, including divorce, child custody, property settlements, domestic violence protection, and estate planning services like wills and enduring powers of attorney.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial chats with our expert solicitors to discuss your legal needs and potential pathways forward in family law and estate matters.
How are your legal fees structured?
Our fees vary by service complexity. For example, simple wills start at $660 while complex cases are priced based on required work. We provide transparent cost estimates before proceeding.
Can you help with urgent family law matters?
Yes, we handle urgent matters including domestic violence protection orders, child recovery applications, and emergency custody arrangements with immediate legal intervention when required.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine legal excellence with compassionate support, recognized in Doyle's Guide since 2018. Our team offers personalized strategies tailored to each family's unique circumstances and emotional needs.
Do you serve clients outside Sunshine Coast?
While based on Sunshine Coast, we assist clients throughout Queensland and can handle matters involving interstate or international family law considerations.
