Stefanie Fontana
Special Counsel
GOLD COAST FAMILY LAWYERS
A clear way forward.
For your next chapter.
A family home. An investment portfolio. A business you’ve built. When separation puts important parts of your life in question, get practical guidance on your finances and your family.
✓ Based in Ashmore✓ Available 7 days✓ No obligation
Meet your wayIn person, by phone or online
A resolution-first approachNegotiation and mediation where suitable
Help with the upfront costJustFund for eligible property matters
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?
A lot at stake. A place to start.
From an agreed separation to a complex dispute, start with the parts you need help untangling.
01Property, wealth & business interests
When your finances go beyond the family home, there can be more to work through. Multiple properties, investment portfolios, superannuation, business interests and debts can all raise questions about what a settlement could mean for you.
- Keeping or selling a home or investment property
- Understanding the assets and liabilities involved
- Working through disagreements about business or asset values
- Understanding how a property settlement could affect your future
02Children & difficult parenting disputes
Some disagreements go beyond the weekly routine. You may be facing a major dispute about where your children live, time with each parent, schooling or a proposed move. You may have concerns about their safety.
Tell the team what is happening and what feels most pressing. Get guidance on your options, with your children’s wellbeing at the centre, whether you’re a mum or a dad.
Discuss your parenting matter — free initial consultation03Separation & divorce
You may be considering separation, recently separated or ready to apply for divorce. Get help understanding the decisions ahead, including your home, finances and any arrangements for children.
You don’t need a large asset pool or a dispute to ask for help.
Discuss your next step — free initial consultation04Mediation, agreements & contested matters
Perhaps you agree on most things but are stuck on the details. Or discussions have broken down completely. Explore negotiation, mediation and ways to formalise an agreement.
If an agreement isn’t possible, the team can discuss your options for court and what to expect.
Explore your options — free initial consultationIt’s more than a settlement.
It’s what comes next.
Not sure where your situation fits?
Request a free consultationTalk it through in a free initial consultation. No obligation.
WHEN YOUR MONEY IS TIED UP IN PROPERTY
Legal help now.
Funding repaid
at settlement.
Having assets doesn’t always mean having cash available. If your separation involves property or assets to divide, JustFund may help cover your legal fees along the way.
Discuss funding in a free consultation- 01
Check whether you’re eligible
Funding is assessed against your circumstances and the property or assets in your matter.
- 02
Fund approved legal costs
If approved, a line of credit can cover legal fees as your matter progresses.
- 03
Repay from your settlement
The borrowed amount, interest and fees are repaid from settlement proceeds under your funding agreement.
Funding is subject to JustFund’s approval and terms. Interest and fees apply. JustFund does not fund parenting-only matters. About JustFund funding
MEET SOME OF THE KINGSFORD TEAM
A real conversation.
With real people.
Meet an experienced Gold Coast family lawyer in your free initial MS Teams video consultation. Put a face to the person you’ll be dealing with.
Ernest De La Querra
Special Counsel
Victor Doree
Principal Lawyer
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Languages spoken across the Kingsford team
Explain what matters in a language you feel comfortable with. Tell the new-client team your preferred language so they can check availability when arranging your consultation.
Start by phone or online. Meet the team in person when it suits your situation.
Request your free initial consultationFEEL HEARD FROM THE START
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PHONE OR ONLINE. LOCAL WHEN YOU NEED US.
Start from wherever you are.
We’re close to home.
Speak with the team by phone or online, without fitting an office visit into your day. When meeting in person helps, our Ashmore office is here on the Gold Coast, with meetings also available in Tweed.
Ashmore · Southport · Robina · Burleigh Heads
Coolangatta · Tweed Heads · surrounding areas
GOLD COAST OFFICE
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2 Currumburra RoadAshmore QLD 4214Get directions
Tweed meetings
Meetings at the Tweed office can be arranged with the team.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Questions before
you reach out?
Not seeing your question here?
Start with a free initial consultation.
Is the initial consultation really free?
Yes. Kingsford offers a free 15-minute initial consultation by MS Teams video call with an experienced Gold Coast family lawyer, with no obligation to proceed. Ongoing legal work has costs, which you can discuss before deciding to engage the firm.
Am I booking an appointment with this form?
You’re requesting a consultation. The new-client team will contact you to arrange it. Submitting the form does not reserve an appointment time.
Can you help if we own property or a business?
Yes. Your matter may involve multiple properties, an investment portfolio, superannuation, business ownership or a mix of assets and debts. You may also disagree about values or what should happen to an asset. Tell the team what is involved so you can discuss your situation and possible next steps.
Do I have to go to court?
Not every family law matter needs a court hearing. Depending on your circumstances, negotiation or mediation may help you reach agreement. If court is needed, the team can discuss representation and what to expect.
Can I get help if I live in Tweed or northern NSW?
Yes. Kingsford supports clients across the Gold Coast and Tweed region, including northern NSW. Meetings can be arranged in Tweed, and phone or online appointments are available. If your matter needs court, the team can explain the appropriate court and attendance arrangements.
What if I can’t pay legal fees upfront?
Ask about JustFund if your matter involves property or assets to divide. Eligible clients may be able to fund legal fees and repay the loan, interest and fees from their settlement. Approval and terms apply; it is not free legal representation.
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