Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Gold Coast
Hey Family Law is a Gold Coast-based law firm exclusively dedicated to family law. With a focus on resolution over litigation, we specialise in divorce, property settlement, spousal maintenance, parenting arrangements, and domestic violence matters. Our team of accredited specialists, including Principal Jerome Hey, brings decades of combined experience in navigating complex family law issues, including business and trust structures. Recognised in Doyles Guide as a leading firm, we prioritise client-centric solutions, transparent communication, and cost-effective outcomes.Our approach combines legal expertise with empathy, ensuring clients receive practical advice tailored to their unique circumstances. We advocate for early resolution through mediation but maintain strong advocacy skills for court proceedings when necessary. Our team's international experience and accreditation in family law underscore our commitment to excellence. We serve clients across Queensland and interstate, offering deferred payment arrangements where needed to ensure access to justice.
Services
Divorce
Property Settlement
Spousal Maintenance
Parenting Arrangements
Domestic Violence
Child Custody
Binding Financial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Child Support
Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Accredited family law specialists with 15+ years' experience
- Proven success in complex property settlements involving businesses
- Nationally accredited mediators on staff
- Recognised in Doyles Guide since 2020
- Deferred payment options for financial accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist (Family Law)
- Doyles Guide Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms
Services
Divorce
Our experienced divorce lawyers guide clients through the legal process of ending marriages. We handle uncontested and contested divorces, including complex cases involving children or international jurisdictions. Our team ensures compliance with 12-month separation requirements while protecting client interests in property and parenting matters. We provide fixed-fee options for predictable costs.
Property Settlement
We specialise in equitable division of assets including complex business structures, trusts, and real estate. Our lawyers assess financial contributions, future needs, and legal entitlements to achieve fair outcomes. We handle high-value disputes and offer strategic advice on disclosure requirements and valuation processes to protect client assets.
Parenting Arrangements
Our team creates tailored parenting solutions focusing on children's best interests. We negotiate living arrangements, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities through mediation or court action. We handle relocation cases, international disputes, and urgent matters involving child safety while maintaining focus on preserving parent-child relationships.
Binding Financial Agreements
We draft and review legally binding financial agreements at all relationship stages. Our services include pre-marital agreements, post-separation arrangements, and cohabitation contracts. We ensure compliance with legal requirements while protecting inheritances, business interests, and personal assets through carefully crafted documentation.
Domestic Violence
We provide urgent legal protection for domestic violence victims and defend against false allegations. Our lawyers handle application processes for protection orders, represent clients in court hearings, and address related family law issues. We manage complex cases involving property, parenting rights, and interstate enforcement of orders.
People
Jerome Hey
Principal
Admitted in 2007, Jerome is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist with expertise in complex property settlements. Recognised in Doyles Guide since 2020, he focuses on commercial solutions for family law disputes while maintaining strong advocacy skills for court proceedings.
Toni-lee Saunders-Locke
Partner
With experience since 2014, Toni-lee specialises in complex property settlements and international family law matters. A former Senior Associate promoted to Partner in 2024, she combines technical expertise with compassionate client representation while mentoring junior lawyers.
Jordan Palmer
Partner
Admitted in 2016, Jordan focuses on parenting matters including international relocation cases. He also handles complex property disputes with accounting expertise and volunteers at community legal centres. Promoted to Partner in 2024 after mentoring junior associates.
Emma Ludeke
Special Counsel
Admitted in 2008, Emma specialises in child-focused outcomes for parenting disputes. After a career break to raise six children, she returned to practice bringing practical insights to family law matters while serving clients from her Byron Bay base.
Joel McGown
Senior Associate
A commercial law background informs Joel's approach to property settlements. Accredited mediator and family dispute resolution practitioner, he focuses on complex parenting cases involving child safety while utilising mediation skills to achieve efficient resolutions.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements, spousal maintenance, domestic violence, child custody, binding financial agreements, and appeals.
Do you handle interstate family law matters?
Yes, our team regularly represents clients in interstate jurisdictions across Australia.
Can you assist with complex property settlements?
Yes, we have extensive experience handling complex property settlements involving business interests, trusts, and corporate structures.
Are your lawyers accredited specialists?
Yes, our principal and multiple team members are Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialists in Family Law.
Do you offer payment flexibility?
Yes, we offer deferred payment arrangements for eligible clients to ensure access to legal representation.
How do you approach parenting disputes?
We prioritise mediation and negotiation to create child-focused parenting arrangements while protecting client interests.
