DA Family Lawyers

What is DA Family Lawyers?

DA Family Lawyers is a leading Brisbane-based family law firm established in 2005 that exclusively specializes in family law, divorce, and child protection matters. The firm operates with 11-50 employees and provides practical, focused, and supportive legal services while maintaining a commitment to serving the community through Legal Aid Queensland matters.

What services does DA Family Lawyers offer?

• Family Law & Divorce: Comprehensive divorce proceedings, property settlements, and financial settlements for married couples
• Child-Related Matters: Parenting arrangements, child support, custody disputes, and acting as Independent Children's Lawyers
• De Facto Relationships: Property settlements and financial agreements for unmarried couples
• Child Protection: Representation in child protection proceedings and acting as Litigation Guardian
• Domestic Violence: Protection order proceedings including non-physical forms like threatening, intimidating, and coercive behavior
• International Family Law: Hague Convention matters involving international child abduction cases
• Financial Agreements: Pre-nuptial agreements and binding financial agreements for asset division
• Alternative Dispute Resolution: Collaborative law practice and mediation services
• Appeals & Litigation: Representation in Federal Circuit Court, Family Court, and Children's Court
• Spousal Maintenance: Financial support arrangements between separated spouses
• Surrogacy Arrangements: Legal advice on surrogacy matters

Why choose DA Family Lawyers as your lawyer?

DA Family Lawyers delivers expert and responsive advice while sensitively guiding clients through challenging legal processes. The firm's attorneys include Doyles Guide recognized leaders in parenting matters, high-value property settlements, and family law, with Lisa Foley achieving Preeminent ranking for Parenting & Children's Matters in 2025. The practice maintains accredited family law specialists with over 16 years of exclusive experience and provides cost-effective legal support tailored to achieve the best solutions for each client's unique circumstances.

Who are the attorneys at DA Family Lawyers?

The firm's legal team includes Lisa Foley (Managing Director), a Doyles Guide Preeminent-ranked lawyer specializing in international family law and Hague Convention matters since 2006. Deborah Awyzio serves as Owner, Director, and Principal Solicitor, bringing over 16 years as an accredited family law specialist and Vice President of the Queensland Law Society. The team also features Neal Wood (Managing Special Counsel) with Honours degrees in Law and Justice, Kate Palmer (Special Counsel and Accredited Family Law Specialist), and several Associates including Erin Cunningham, Sharni Embrey, and Michaela Jewell, all holding Honours law degrees from Queensland University of Technology.

How much does DA Family Lawyers cost?

DA Family Lawyers provides quality, cost-effective legal support and accepts Legal Aid Queensland matters to service community members who lack financial means. The firm focuses on delivering practical legal advice while maintaining transparent pricing structures tailored to each client's financial situation.

Where is DA Family Lawyers located?

DA Family Lawyers is located at Level 8, 193 North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia, having recently relocated from 183 North Quay in November 2024. The office sits in Brisbane City Centre with convenient access to public transport including nearby ferry stops and Central/Roma train stations. Contact the firm at 07 3238 5900 or visit their website at http://www.dafamilylawyers.com.au.