From Friday 3 July, our office moves to Suite 315, Level 3, Tower 2, 55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558 — still in the Kon-Tiki building.

Serving Birtinya and the Sunshine Coast

Lawyers Near Birtinya

Resolution-focused legal support just a 27 min drive (13.5km via State Route 6) from Birtinya. We provide clarity and stability for your family’s future.

Getting to our office from Birtinya

Conveniently located at: Kon-Tiki Business Centre, Suite 315, Level 3, Tower 2, 55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558.

Driving

Approx. 27 mins

A straightforward 13.5km drive via State Route 6. Most clients from Birtinya find the commute efficient and stress-free.

Public Transport

Approx. 49 mins

Take the Sunbus 611 from Birtinya. The route provides a reliable connection directly to the Maroochydore transport hub near our office.

Parking

On-site Access

Complimentary visitor parking is available within the Kon-Tiki Business Centre, ensuring you never have to worry about finding a spot.

If getting in is difficult

Give us a call, we may arrange a comprehensive phone and video appointments for all consultations.

Your Route from Birtinya

Our office is located at 55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore. For Birtinya residents, we are a short drive north past the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Shanahan Family Law

Kon-Tiki Business Centre,
Suite 315, Level 3, Tower 2,
55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558

The Birtinya area and your local court

Federal Circuit & Family Court

For Birtinya residents, most family law matters requiring court intervention are heard at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). The court regularly conducts circuits at the Maroochydore courthouse, making it the most accessible location for your hearings.

Magistrates Court Applications

Urgent Domestic Violence Order (DVO) applications are typically handled in the Queensland Magistrates Court. Our team can represent you at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court, which is the closest and most appropriate venue for Birtinya locals.

What happens when you contact us

We’ve refined our process to make your first steps as simple as possible.

1

Call or book online

Reach out via phone or our secure booking portal to schedule your initial discussion.

2

Your discovery call

A 15-minute introductory call to understand your situation and how we can best assist you.

3

Bring what you can

For your first full appointment, bring any relevant documents—but don’t worry if you don’t have everything yet.

Common questions from Birtinya clients

Many Birtinya residents choose us for our specialized family law expertise and resolution-focused approach. The 27-minute commute is often offset by the peace of mind that comes with high-quality, local legal representation.

The Sunbus 611 service is the most direct route from Birtinya to Maroochydore. Alternatively, we can arrange phone or Zoom consultations if physical travel is a barrier for you.

Most family law matters for Birtinya residents are heard at the Maroochydore Law Courts located on Cornmeal Parade, which is very close to our office.

While your initial discovery call is free, subsequent appointments are charged at our professional rates. We discuss all costs transparently during your discovery call so there are never any surprises.

Not sure where you stand?

We’re here to help Birtinya families navigate their next steps with confidence.

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Shanahan Family Law are hiring!

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If you have questions about this role, please call our office for a confidential chat (07) 5408 4470