Alex Mandry Legal Group, Maroochydore Office

Family Lawyer Sunshine Coast

We provide sensitive advice and strong legal representation to get the best outcome for you, your children, and your finances.

Contact us for creative solutions on Separation and Divorce, Children's Issues, and Property concerns.

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  • Caring Specialist In Family Law.
  • Tough, Will Fight Hard For You.
  • Dispute & Accredited Mediator.
  • 40+ years helping Families.
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    Alex Mandry Legal Group Success Stories SEPARATION & DIVORCE, CHILDREN, PROPERTY SETTLEMENT, DE-FACTO RELATIONSHIPS, CHILD SUPPORT, WILLS
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    Shane David
    If you’re going through a rough family dispute, no matter if it’s big or small, then I 100% fully recommend the Alex Mandry group! I consider them one of the best in South Australia! They are the best in being professional, respectful, considerate, punctual and they are very eager to deliver the results you are seeking. I dealt mainly with Sandra and I couldn’t of been any more satisfied with the work and dedication she and her associates put into my case. So, if you think the odds are against you and feel as though everything is going against you, then I definitely recommend you give this dedicated firm a call! A big heart warming thank you from me to everyone with the Alex Mandry group. I wish you all the best.
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    ReneegadeBeats
    Excellent service, great outcome. I am so glad I contacted this service. Sandy is experienced, efficient, and caring. She explained everything in terms that made sense to me, and got us through our difficult times with compassion and understanding. Very grateful for everything, thank you!
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    John Xue Wei
    By far the best family lawyers on sunshine coast. Thank you Sandra and team
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    Renee Hohenhaus
    Navigating the process of divorce is complex, stressful, emotionally draining and confusing. Sandra was not only able to navigate the whole process with my best interests at heart but always available to answers all my tiny little questions. Thank you
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    “We seek holistic solutions that are financially and emotionally better for you and your family.”

    We NEVER encourage you to go to Court. And we always encourage negotiation. Our role is to help you to retain the assets that are important to you. We give you sensible advice in relation to your children; parenting arrangements; domestic violence concerns and support agencies who can work with you. Our mission is to support and assist YOU.

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    Frank Fontaine
    I had no idea how to manage my separation, through a curtain of tears and grief. First time i met Sandra there was a box of handkerchief’s judiciously within reach. A thoughtful attention for sure. But it didn’t stop at that. Sandra’s guidance was like that too. Thoughtful, discrete, respectful of the grief and pain, patient. There is always a positive in any horrible experience . Sandra and Alex Mandry team was it. Thanks guys. Onto the rest of my life now. ❤️
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    Matt Grech
    We don’t usually review on Google, but the extremely professional and helpful service and advice our family have received on a family law matter from Alex Mandry Sunshine Coast, has been second to none. A very practical and empathetic approach to resolving our matter. Thank you!
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    Tingting Chen
    Very good service, all the lawyers really helpful and very kind . I am lucky to have them stand with me at the most difficult time . Many thanks to Sandra , Merinda and Scott. Thanks !
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    Michael J. Sumner
    Sandra has been a great help with my family matters over the past year providing great advice and taking some of the pressure off with ongoing court cases and requirements. Their fees are very reasonable and I'm looking forward to a positive outcome. Highly recommended.
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    Stacey Paterson
    Couldn’t be happier with what Sandra has done for us. Professional and understanding, good hearted team with great outcomes.
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    Karen Farmer
    Sandra handled my daughters ugly separation process, with the outcome being beyond our expectations. The children are now re-settled in another state, and are very happy. I would recommend Sandra to anyone experiencing a family law crisis. She works hard and is also a great mediator, she is non judgemental and caring. Karen Farmer
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    Stephanie Sgoutas
    I was extremely grateful to have Sandra Sinclair by my side during my separation. Her understanding and experience gave me a great deal of strength during such a stressful time. I highly recommend Alex Mandry legal group If you find yourself in a situation where you need family law assistance or advice, I highly recommend this practice. Sandra and her team provided supportive, compassionate and clear advice and I am truly grateful for their assistance and guidance. I honestly can't thank them enough.
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    Nalatei Nuth
    Sandra is highly experienced and professional - this was evident from our first conversation. I feel confident to have her as my solicitor to achieve the best outcome for my family.
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    Family Law Sunshine Coast

    Get Practical Support To Manage Your Separation

    Sunshine Coast Family Lawyer

    We understand that you’re likely to be on an emotional roller coaster. And this can be the case whether it was you who chose the separation or not.

    We also understand the possible implications associated with relationship breakdowns – whether that be related to businesses, trusts, property, domestic violence, children, custody or spousal maintenance.

    And so that you can reach a fair and favourable outcome for you, our role is to provide you with sensible advice and strong legal representation on these concerns.

    It’s our job to help you legally retain the assets that are important to you, while coming up with creative solutions that is emotionally better for you and your family.


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    Clever Advice And An Ability To "Think Outside The Box"

    Family Lawyer Sunshine Coast

    One of the things that we’d love to discuss with you are the “out of the box” solutions that are available in attempting to resolve your matter.

    We find that alternative solutions may allow a more positive outcome that more closely suits your specific needs without needing to resort to expensive court proceedings.

    It is entirely possible that the final orders that a Judge may make do not satisfactorily resolve your conflict. And that’s why we like to encourage our clients to seek and negotiate for solutions outside of court.

    Talk to us today so that we can discuss your matter and look for clever options for your difficult problem.

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    An Accommodating & Caring Team To Help Put You At Ease

    We recognise the significant disruptions you have experienced in your life and acknowledge that there might be various underlying challenges that we can assist you with.

    Based upon our extensive expertise, we will make well-informed decisions for you, grounded in logic and reason rather than emotions. Our ultimate goal is to achieve affordable and favourable outcomes for you.

    If your case proceeds to a court hearing, you can have peace of mind knowing that Alex Mandry is devoted to safeguarding your rights and providing you with robust legal representation that fights for you and your family’s protection.

    To initiate the process, the first step is to contact us and discuss your current situation. This will enable us to offer guidance on the subsequent actions to consider.


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    Our Legal Services Includes

    Divorce & Separation

    Alex Mandry understands the stresses and implications that is associated with relationship breakdowns. We can assist you in obtaining your Sunshine Coast divorce in a cost-effective and timely manner and will provide assistance with all aspects of your divorce, including completion of the application and any supporting affidavit, serving the application on your spouse and attending the Court hearing (if required).

    Property Settlement

    Property Settlement

    In the event of a divorce or separation, property is divided between the ex-partners (including married, de facto and same sex partners). This is known as a property settlement. We can assist you in achieving the best possible property settlement and ensure that your property settlement is legally binding, giving you the long term protection you need.

    Children’s Issues

    Children’s Issues

    As experienced children’s issues lawyers, often the most important issue for parents following separation is deciding “who the will children live with”. Our child children’s issues lawyers can advise you on your legal rights and responsibilities regarding the living arrangements of your children. Such advice might include varying proposals to take into account the age of your children or your changing work requirements.

    Child Support

    Child Support

    If you think you are paying too much, or not receiving enough, we can help you. We have had positive results in achieving refunds of over-payments for our clients. Or if you want to determine your own payments but are still looking for a formal arrangement, our child support lawyers can assist you with Binding or Limited Child Support Agreements.

    Financial Agreements

    Financial Agreements

    Anecdotally, they may be referred to as “prenuptial agreements”. Financial agreements are contracts under the Australian Family Law Act in which parties to a marriage or de facto relationship enter into a legal agreement governing the financial arrangements should a marriage or relationship break down or end in divorce. We can assist you by advising whether a Financial Agreement may be right for you and, if so, preparing and advising on the Agreement itself.

    Spousal Maintenance

    Spousal Maintenance

    Spousal maintenance is an area of family law and is the obligation of one party to financially support the other party after separation or Sunshine Coast divorce. It is not automatic and requires either agreement or an application to the Family Courts. If you are in receipt of an income test pension, allowance or benefit, or your income is significantly lower than that of your former spouse, you may be eligible to apply for spousal maintenance.

    Sunshine Coast Family Lawyers FAQ

    When is the best time to contact a Sunshine Coast Family Lawyer?

    Sometimes we can spend a lot of time and emotional energy trying to negotiate with a former spouse or partner, and even though we think that this negotiating is a good idea and saving money, if you have tried this approach and you’re still “standing still” then you need to consider a Sunshine Coast Family Lawyer.

    This is true in family law, parenting and property division matters. In parenting matters, it’s important to remember that separation on its own will have a long lasting impact on your children; failing to resolve conflict quickly could have more serious consequences for your children. In property division matters, if you know that there is no prospect of reconciliation, deal with your asset division quickly.

    We often hear clients saying what their assets were worth at separation, however the courts will take into account the value of assets at the time of settlement, even if it’s 2 years later (this includes any increase in the value of your superannuation).

    Do I really need a Sunshine Coast family lawyer? Can’t I do it myself?

    When you need your car fixed, or your house painted, chances are that you are going to try and find a good affordable mechanic or a reputable painter. This is because you know that what needs doing is outside your area of expertise. It doesn’t mean you can’t fix the car or paint the house, but you know that it’s not going to be a professional job and you might have issues with the work that you’ve done.

    Hiring a solicitor / lawyer is the same. An experienced Sunshine Coast Family Lawyer has not just studied family law, they have been at the coalface of family law, representing clients for negotiations, mediations and in court hearings. They understand the complexities of the law and the way the Courts work. They know how the courts have dealt with matters that have similar facts to yours, and they know how to source the best external experts (such as valuers, therapists etc) who can best assist you.

    Most importantly, they understand how important it is for you to find a resolution that works for you.

    How can I save on legal fees & cost with a divorce / Sunshine Coast family lawyer?

    The best way to save on legal fees and cost is to consider a mediation rather than going to court. Mediations allow the parties to air their grievances in a “safe” environment (what happens at mediations remains confidential and it allows them an opportunity to canvas creative solutions to their problems.

    One the important things that you should consider about mediation is that the parties are in control of the outcome. Once you are in family court and heading for a trial, you are going to have to accept a decision from a Judge who does not know you, your former spouse or partner, your children or your extended family.

    For a mediation to be successful both parties must be willing to attend and willing to compromise. But it works!

    I want to take the children and move interstate to be with my new partner.

    The first thing you need to do is to try and negotiate this with the other parent. At least they will know what your intentions are, and you will know how they feel about it. If the other parent does not agree, and you simply take the children and leave the State, your partner can make an urgent application to the court and ask the court to make a “recovery order”.

    In almost all cases, the court will make such an order, ordering you to return with the children. If you do not return with the children, the court has the power to order the Federal Police to locate the children and return them to the care of the other parent. A safer and more sensible option is to make an application to the court seeking an order to relocate interstate (or in some cases, overseas).

    The court always has to be satisfied that it is in the best interests of the children and it will take into account varying factors when considering your application. Many of these applications are successful.

    My ex thinks they can make all of the decisions about the children…

    …just because I’ve moved out. What can I do? Unless there is a Court order to the contrary, there is a presumption that parents have equal shared parental responsibility for all major long term decisions about their children. This generally relates to where the children go to school, about major medical decisions, where the children live and religion.

    If the other parent is making unilateral decisions about major parenting issues, then you should consider getting us to write to them, and entering into negotiations about future parenting decisions. Of course, this presumption of equal shared parental responsibility can be set aside by the court if there is concern that the children are at risk in the care of the other parent, or if there is an Intervention Order/Domestic Violence Order.

    My former wife/husband wants some of my superannuation…

    I have worked for the whole of our marriage and I have a large superannuation fund. My former wife/husband just stayed home and raised the children. Now she/he wants some of my superannuation…

    Superannuation is an asset that was accumulated during the relationship, and it will be treated as an asset. However, it is dealt with differently and in particular this is because it is more of a financial resource – particularly if the parties are many years from retirement age.

    One of the main differences between superannuation and other assets is that you cannot convert it to cash and divide it. In many cases, the total superannuation interests of both parties will be equalised – so if you have $180,000 in your superannuation fund and your former spouse/partner has $20,000, then you are both likely to end up with $100,000 each. This can only be done by a court order or a financial agreement and is called a “splitting order”.

    Of course it is not compulsory to “split” superannuation and there are other ways to divide up the asset pool.

    My parents gave us money for our home and want it back. My ex won’t agree…

    My parents gave us money towards our first home. Now that we are separated, my parents are saying that they want that money back when the house is sold. My ex won’t agree…

    This question often arises. The answer is not a simple one and there are many questions that might follow; was the money characterised as a gift at the time? If so, your parents are unlikely to recover it. If it was characterised as a loan, then they may need to provide evidence (for example, a written loan agreement or a sworn affidavit with evidence of the payment).

    The length of the marriage or relationship is also a consideration for this question – for example, if your marriage has been a long one, it is unlikely that such an initial contribution will be recoverable.

    I am sure that I am paying too much child support, but I can’t get any help…

    I am sure that I am paying too much child support, but I can’t get any help from the Child Support Agency…

    Are you paying too much child support? Do you think you should be paid more child support? We offer a set fee review by a child support lawyer to determine whether you are eligible to make an application for a change of assessment or any other application which will improve your assessment.

    We can assist you to navigate through your options to ensure that you are and will continue to achieve the best possible outcome. Our lawyer Tracy Bland has had considerable success in achieving both refunds in the case of overpayments and assessments, including penalty charges.

    Do I have to wait for a year to get divorced?

    Since 1975, it has been the law that married couples cannot file an Application for Divorce until they have been separated for 12 months. If you reconcile during that separation and then separate again, then you must start the time again from the date of the second (or last) separation.

    Once you file an application for divorce, it will be given a hearing date and you must then take steps to personally serve your husband or wife. If you are unable to effect service, then the divorce hearing cannot proceed. If you do not know where your spouse is living, we can help you locate him or her so that they can be served. We can also assist you to make submissions to the court to hear your application if you are unable to locate your husband/wife and serve them. So if you need a Sunshine Coast Law Firm without the cost of gold plating, contact us.

    "Protecting your rights at a cost-effective price"

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    • Meet with one of our lawyers to discuss your matter in general.
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    • Get initial guidance on the legal cost of separation.
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      Carolyn Sawtell (Cazz gmail)
      Sandra is AMAZING!! She is someone who you can trust, really knows her stuff and works so hard for you. I have no hesitation to recommend Sandra Sinclair and the team at Alex Mandry Legal Group.
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      Jason Hulett
      Thankyou to Sandra especially she has been not just a amazing lawyer but teacher, through out my family break down sandra has been compassionate and understanding but also hard and direct when required. Her knowledge of the family law system is second to none. If that is not enough with sandra based on the Sunshine Coast and myself just south it is easy to mix business and relaxation afterwards.
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      Matt Grech
      We don’t usually review on Google, but the extremely professional and helpful service and advice our family have received on a family law matter from Alex Mandry Sunshine Coast, has been second to none. A very practical and empathetic approach to resolving our matter. Thank you!
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      Bianca Kongas
      Alex Mandry have been wonderful ! My Nguyen who assisted me was warm and professional all at the same time. They have made something that was very complex feel easy, hassle free and not so scary! Thank you so much to the team at Alex Mandry and My especially. Wouldn't recommend anyone else !
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      daniel nedza
      It was a delight to know that there are Solicitors out there that look out for individuals rather than $$$. Sandra and her colleagues provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details of my on-going Family Law Matter.
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      Suzanne Wyatt
      The Alex Mandry Sunshine Coast law firm was absolutely amazing, understanding and supportive of my family law matter . I highly recommend this professional, friendly and compassionate law firm. If you want fast results and justice in your favour, give them a call. Thank You !
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      Janice Chanter
      Sandra and her team have been invaluable in helping me to navigate the legal system following the death of my husband and the complications that resulted- I consider myself blessed to have the services of Alex Mandry Legal Group! Thank you ☺️
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      Lauren Hazell
      After almost giving up in the legal system with my previous lawyer, I then found Sandra and I cannot thank her enough for helping me through an emotional, stressful family court battle. My family and I can now breath. She is definitely in the correct profession and does a fantastic job.
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      About Sunshine Coast, QLD

      Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban region in South East Queensland, Australia. It is the district defined in 1967 as "the area contained in the Shires of Landsborough, Maroochy and Noosa, but excluding Bribie Island". Located 100 km (62 mi) north of the centre of Brisbane in South East Queensland, on the Coral Sea coastline, its urban area spans approximately 60 km (37 mi) of coastline and hinterland from Pelican Waters to Tewantin. The area was first settled by Papuasians migrating from northern Australia. Europeans settled in the area in the 19th century, with development progressing slowly until tourism became an important industry. The area has several coastal hubs at Caloundra, Kawana Waters, Maroochydore and Noosa Heads. Nambour and Maleny have developed as primary commercial centres for the hinterland. Since 2014, the Sunshine Coast district has been split into two local government areas, the Sunshine Coast Region and the Shire of Noosa, which administer the southern and northern parts of the Sunshine Coast respectively. As of June 2018, with an estimated urban population of 333,436, the Sunshine Coast is the third most populated area in Queensland and the 9th most populous in the country. The population of the area has grown steadily at an average annual rate of 2.4% year-on-year over the five years to 2018.

      Neighbourhoods in Sunshine Coast, QLD

      Caloundra, Buddina, Eumundi, Meridan Plains

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      Illforeal9

      Extremely approachable and down to earth Sandra really listens and thoroughly explains the requirements and process. After a lot of stress I had peace of mind just from our initial consultation. I cant recommend Sandra and Alex Mandry highly enough. If you need a family lawyer this is the firm to see.

      Rogue Gambits

      Phenomenal service, honestly not what I expect when dealing with a lawyer. If you need an approachable lawyer that knows her stuff second to none on the Sunny Coast, Sandra is the one

      Laura Dissegna

      Spoke with Sandra this morning and she couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. She listened to what I had to say and addressed everything in a caring manner. It was like speaking to family. Thank you so much Sandra for your time.

      ReneegadeBeats

      Excellent service, great outcome. I am so glad I contacted this service. Sandy is experienced, efficient, and caring. She explained everything in terms that made sense to me, and got us through our difficult times with compassion and understanding. Very grateful for everything, thank you!

      Matt Einstein

      Sandra Sinclair and her talented team were unbelievable helpful to ensure me and my kids got the best outcome we could get with their outstanding family law advice. I highly recommend Alex-Mandry Sunshine Coast!!! All I can say is that their lawyers are efficient, knowledgeable and attentive to your requests. Thank you for your service.