Cairns Family Law Group

Cairns Family Law Group was founded by Amalie Grima and Catherine Ross after they worked together as family lawyers at a leading Queensland law firm. Catherine Ross is a Director and an Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over 20 years of experience in family law. Amalie Grima is a Director with over 13 years of family law expertise. The firm has offices in Cairns and Innisfail.

It provides legal representation and strategic legal advice on all areas of family law. The firm offers a free 15-minute chat and a one-hour initial consultation. The firm's lawyers are recognised in the Doyle's Guide. Chelsea Ellis is a Senior Associate who practises solely in family law. Amanda Turner is a Paralegal with 15 years in family law as a secretary and paralegal. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Cairns Family Law Group draws consistent praise from clients navigating separation, property settlements and other family law matters. Several reviewers describe the team as knowledgeable and approachable, with Catherine singled out for her depth of understanding across family law issues and her patience during difficult circumstances. Amalie and Jade are repeatedly named for restoring confidence in clients who arrived feeling overwhelmed, while Tamlyn is remembered for professionalism and compassion, and Amanda and Megan for the friendly welcome they extended. A theme running through the feedback is how clearly matters are explained, with clients noting that they finished appointments understanding their rights and the path ahead.

Responsiveness is another recurring theme, as is the sense that staff take each case personally rather than treating it as routine. Reviewers mention property agreements and general family law support being handled efficiently, with one client describing a settlement completed far sooner than another firm had predicted. Chelsea and her team are thanked for making a complex process straightforward. The consistent thread across feedback is that clients felt heard, supported and well represented from first meeting through to outcome, including matters involving children.