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Are you dealing with a stressful family law matter that involves a recent separation, parenting dispute, property settlement, or court appearances? Family law experts Shanahan Family Law.

We are here to help you with your Family Law matter, call us for a no obligation FREE initial consultation where we will get you back on track with your family law matters.

Why choose

Shanahan Family Law

We care

Let us take away some of your stress.

We listen

We take the time to get to know you.

We get results

With a 98% success rate.

Cost effective results

Lowest fees tailored to your position.

The family law experts

Luke Shanahan has over 15 years experience.

Sunshine Coast based

We represent matters Australia wide, other than WA.

About us

Family business practicing since 2009

Shanahan Family Law was established by Luke Shanahan after having worked for one of Queensland’s longest running firms for approximately 10 years. Before starting his own practice, Luke was a family law partner and also the partner in charge of the insurance and injury compensation law team in that firm.

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Latest legal resources

When (financially speaking) is the best time to get divorced?

There is never an ideal time to get divorced, and separations are hard for everyone involved — not just because of the emotional strife, but

Know where to file your family law matter

When judgement on a controversial family law matter needs assessment by a court, it is necessary to understand whether or not to begin a case

Legal support when times are tough

Legal Aid Queensland provides access to justice for disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of family, civil and criminal law – subject to means, merits, and

How to locate and recover a child through the courts

Australian Law acknowledges the presumption that it is in the best interests of a child that both parents equally share parental responsibility after a separation

Five essential considerations before you get divorced

The separation and divorce process can be emotionally and financially challenging and failing to prepare and educate yourself may result in prolonging the process, increasing

I just finished a stressful and lengthy custody matter. I initially started with a different lawyer, but right before final hearing she dropped me as client due to a difference of opinion. So I was feeling super stressed and anxious about going forward. But upon meeting with Dianne I instantly felt at ease, Dianne showed me kindness and compassion and really fought for myself and my family. We were able to get the best possible outcome and now I'm looking forward to putting all of this behind me and enjoying a more positive future. I can't recommend Dianne more highly she really is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful person.

Knowing I needed to find someone who could help me with my family court matters was quite stressful to say the least. I was worried about how much it would cost, would they do the work I needed and all of the usual worries that come with finding a Lawyer. I was lucky enough to come across Luke from Shanahan’s Lawyers. From the first time I emailed him, I had all of my questions answered- he was very helpful, informative and polite. Luke explained the process and was upfront with costs (which were fixed). I felt like nothing was too much of a bother. I’ve had a wonderful experience dealing with them and would highly recommend Luke from Shanahans Lawyers.

A Great warm welcoming firm that were exceptionally professional in the introduction of my family case.

I have faith in and really believe a result will finally be made for my family after a long 7 year wait of previous devastating failures.

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When (financially speaking) is the best time to get divorced?

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Five essential considerations before you get divorced

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We care

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The family law experts

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About us

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Read

Latest legal resources

When (financially speaking) is the best time to get divorced?

Know where to file your family law matter

DIY property consent orders

Legal support when times are tough

How to locate and recover a child through the courts

Five essential considerations before you get divorced

Free initial consultation review

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