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Being a contributing part to our community is one of our strongest values. 
Over the years we have supported many sporting clubs, schools, events and more. We take pride in sharing our support and knowledge with those far and wide.

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We are thrilled to be named again as one of Brisbane Best Lawyers 2023. 

Our Senior Family Lawyer, Ms Kathryn McLoughlin has joined her colleague, and our Senior Family Law Associate, Ms Shelby MacDonald in commencing volunteering at Women’s Legal Service. We are proud to be associated with such an important service.

We are pleased to have recently made a donation to Coles Appeal to raise funds for Hummingbird House, which is Queensland’s only children’s hospice and provides specialised Paediatric Palliative Care Services to babies, children and young people.

Ms Cleeland was excited and honoured recently to present a Family Dispute Resolution presentation to the Family Law Education Network on 11 September 2023.

Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers is now offering booking online for appointments with one of our Family Lawyers, Mediatiors, Child Inclusive Mediation and Parenting Coordinators.

Movers and Shakers

We are proud to announce that our Senior Family Law Associate, Ms Shelby MacDonald, is now a registered and approved Parenting Coordinator. Shelby has also completed her Dual Masters Degree in Family Law. Well done Shelby! All your hard work and study has paid off.

Congratulations to Ms Kathryn McLoughlin who has now completed her training as a Collaborative Lawyer.

We were named on the Queensland Law Society Brisbane Best Lawyers list and participated in the Brisbane Best Lawyer’s Breakfast in September 2022.

Our Shelby MacDonald, Senior Associate Family Lawyer, successfully completed her Dual Masters in Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution from the College of Law.

We are proud to announce that our Ms Sarah Cleeland completed the Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator Training Program and is now a qualified Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator as of November 2022.

Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers were proud sponsors of St Patrick’s College 70th celebrations.

Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers were proud sponsors of the St Patrick’s College ‘Patty’s Van’.

Our Ms Sarah Cleeland completed Coast Trek and was a proud participant in the 30km trek on the Sunshine Coast.

Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers were proud sponsors of the Redcliffe Tigers AFC Under 10’s team, as well as the Inaugural Redcliffe Tigers AFC Ladies Day raising funds for the Redcliffe Hospital’s Wig & Turban service.

We also returned in 2019 to sponsor Redcliffe Tigers AFC Under 11’s team and Ladies Day.

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Our team of senior Family Lawyers, Mediators, Collaborative Lawyers, and Parenting Coordinators offer legal advice, legal representation, Mediation and Parenting Coordination services.​

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Principal Solicitor, Sarah Cleeland, who has over 24 years’ experience as a Family Law Solicitor and Mediator.

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What our clients say

Thank you so much for all your support! It was a challenging battle from the get go but I knew we could win!

Kirsty S

Thanks so much for everything. Everyone at SC family lawyers has been amazing and really happy with the end outcome. Will definitely come back if there’s any need in the future.

T Sullivan

A big thank you for your support and guidance. Plus a big thank you for putting up with me. It is such a hard journey and I would not have made it this far without you. I appreciate you both.

Jackie M

Once again, thank you very much for your time, attention and patience throughout this process. Your assistance, and that of everyone involved at your office, is greatly appreciated.

Glenn H

I would like to take this opportunity to again thank you for all of your advice, support, guidance & knowledge in gaining such a favourable outcome for my kiddies future. Your patience in dealing with multiple backflips & 720 degree turns along the way this past year has been truly amazing & I’m in awe!

Nicole H