Lucy Wood Family Law is a Sunshine Coast legal practice based in Maroochydore, Queensland.
Lucy provides expert legal advice in divorce, domestic violence, property settlement, children and parenting matters, spousal maintenance and financial agreements.
Lucy Wood (LL.B) Hons, Acc. Spec. (Fam) - Principal Lawyer
Lucy Wood has practiced family law for over 17 years. Her career began in the UK where she practised before being admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand in 2009. Since 2011, she has been very fortunate to call the Sunshine Coast home and has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia. In 2015, she proudly advanced her expertise, becoming a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law.
Lucy prides herself on being someone who’ll truly understand your circumstances, while providing you with comprehensive, professional legal advice tailored specifically to your individual needs.
The advice provided by Lucy is clear, focussed and practical regarding all aspects of family law such as property and financial matters, parenting and children’s issues, spousal maintenance, child support, domestic violence and de facto relationships.
Formal Qualifications:
Queensland Law Society Family Law Accredited Specialist
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
Bachelor of Law Degree with Honours
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice with Commendation (United Kingdom)
Certificate of Proficiency in Legal Ethics (New Zealand)
T: 0406 885 358
E: Lucy@lucywoodfamilylaw.com
Accredited Family Law Specialist | Queensland Law Society
Becoming an Accredited Family Law Specialist is formal recognition by the Queensland Law Society of legal excellence. Lawyers who acquire the Specialist Accreditation are regarded as leaders within the legal profession, and highly experienced in delivering exceptional client service.
To acquire my Specialist Accreditation, I have successfully completed an advanced, peer-reviewed, rigorous assessment program in family law, demonstrating a high level of practical skill and extensive legal knowledge in family law.
Over and above my qualifications and training as a family law solicitor, I undertake ongoing specialised professional development in family law each year. The combination of relevant expertise, experience and continuing legal education makes Accredited Specialists the best in the family law arena.
So why choose an Accredited Specialist to be your lawyer? Well, you can expect the best possible legal advice and representation, as well as the best chance of achieving a positive and desirable outcome in your legal matter.
Recognised by Doyles | Leading Sunshine Coast family lawyer 2022
It is a great honour to be recognised by Doyles as a leading family law and divorce lawyer on the Sunshine Coast for the last 5 years.
Doyles Guide is an independent organisation that rates and recommends lawyers based on interviews with clients, peers, and relevant industry bodies.
Doyles Guide is a comprehensive awards recognition program across Australia and internationally.
Family Law Practitioners Association | Leadership in Family Law
I am a proud member of the Family Law Practitioners Association.
The Family Law Practitioners Association (FLPA) is Queensland’s leading industry body representing those who work in family law – solicitors, barristers, social workers, psychologists, members of the judiciary and associated fields.
Through my FLPA membership, I am recognised a legal professional who stands for honesty, truth, integrity and ethical standards.
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