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Freedom Family Law

Freedom Family Law

4.4(98 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sunshine Coast

About the company

Freedom Family Law is a team of family law specialists. The Practice Director is Suzanne Stannett. Suzanne Stannett completed her law degree in 1991, her practical legal training course in 1992, and was admitted into practice in 1992. She has attained additional qualifications including Practice Management, Mediator, Barrister’s Practice, and Accredited Specialist Family Law. Suzanne Stannett has experience in commercial law, property law, personal injuries law, estate law, and exclusively family law since 2004. The firm practises exclusively in family law and provides legal support to clients across Australia.

The firm offers a free first consultation, fixed fees when work can be scoped, competitive hourly rates when work cannot be scoped, a deferred payment option for clients who meet Legal Aid criteria, and assistance with Legal Aid funding applications. The firm's main services include property settlement, parenting disputes, divorce, domestic violence, spousal maintenance, child support, and financial agreements.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Freedom Family Law draws consistent praise from clients navigating separation, property settlement and parenting matters on the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. Sue Stannett is named repeatedly, with reviewers describing her professional yet caring manner and her ability to explain each step of a case in plain language. Several customers highlight how promptly calls and emails were answered, noting that this responsiveness made a difficult period far less stressful. The team is described as approachable and always willing to make time for urgent advice, with one matter reportedly resolved inside a week.

Property and divorce work features frequently, alongside arrangements for children, and clients speak of realistic options being put forward and documents prepared for court with procedural guidance. The firm is also noted for a free initial consultation, which reviewers say helped them understand what needed to happen before committing further. A recurring theme is the compassion shown when discussions turn to sensitive subjects, with clients feeling comfortable enough to speak openly about custody and family arrangements. Support is described as ongoing through mediation and beyond, keeping stress to a minimum and families feeling backed throughout the process, including parenting arrangements and property matters.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jiri Sorm23 June 2026

The team at Omnia legal was very professional and fast to act on my matter.

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Ginny Phillips2 September 2025

The team at Freedom Family Law could not have been more amazing to deal with. Caitlin managed my case and then Tara resolved another concern. And their fees were reasonable. Strongly recommend them!

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Emma Chipperfield15 May 2025

I just got off the phone from my initial consult with Sue and I can’t stress how lovely she was. She gave me clear legal advice in regards to my issue. I’ve come away feeling empowered and reassured. I do not need further legal services at this time but if ever I do, I will be coming back to Sue. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a family lawyer.. Thank you so much.

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Jay24 March 2025

Outstanding, Practical, and Ethical Family Lawyer – Highly Recommended I am not the type that does google reviews, but after sorting through my family matters / financial settlement I thought it important to recognise the exceptional service I got from Sue. Working through family law matters can be an emotionally draining and financially stressful experience, but working with Sue made all the difference. From the start, she demonstrated a refreshingly practical and level-headed approach, ensuring that unnecessary friction was avoided rather than escalated. Unlike many lawyers who fuel doubt, anger, or fear to prolong disputes for their own financial gain, she remained focused on achieving the best outcome with minimal stress, cost, and emotional toll. What truly set her apart was her honesty and integrity. She provided clear, frank advice on the realistic outcomes of pursuing legal action versus choosing to move forward with life. She never sugarcoated things or gave false hope just to keep a case going. Instead, she empowered me with the knowledge I needed to make sound decisions. Throughout the process, she remained supportive, professional, and committed to achieving a fair resolution without unnecessary drama. I am someone who asks a lot of questions, as I like to fully understand my options, the risks, and the likely outcomes. She was incredibly patient and always gave timely, clear, and concise answers, never wasting time with unnecessary legal jargon. Her short, sharp responses got straight to the point, which made decision-making so much easier. Why I Highly Recommend Sue and Freedom Family Law: ✔ Practical and Solution-Oriented: Focused on resolving matters efficiently rather than escalating unnecessary conflict. ✔ Honest and Direct Advice: Clearly explained likely outcomes, allowing me to make informed decisions rather than dragging out legal battles for no good reason. ✔ Ethical and Transparent: Never encouraged unnecessary legal action just to increase her fees, which is rare in the industry. ✔ Strong Yet Fair Representation: Stood firm when needed, but always approached situations with professionalism and fairness. ✔ Compassionate and Understanding: Recognized the emotional toll of family law and ensured that I felt supported every step of the way. ✔ Efficient and Cost-Conscious: Respected my time and financial situation, working to resolve matters swiftly without unnecessary expenses. ✔ Encouraged Closure and Moving Forward: Instead of pushing for drawn-out disputes, she helped me focus on the bigger picture—moving on with my life. ✔ Great Communicator: Answered all my (many!) questions quickly and clearly, giving direct, no-nonsense advice that helped me make informed decisions with confidence. If you're looking for a family lawyer who genuinely cares about her clients, provides practical and honest guidance, and works toward real solutions instead of endless legal battles, I cannot recommend Sue highly enough. She is a rare gem in the legal profession, and I am incredibly grateful for her expertise and support.

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Sun Seeker9 November 2023

I had been dealing with a number of lawyers in regard to an ongoing property settlement. I needed to lodge documents with the court and needed some assistance in their preparation and information on procedural issues. I was referred to Suzanne of Freedom Family Law who provides a very generous free 50 minute consultation. Sue was very helpful, spelt out everything I needed to do in easy to understand terms. I asked if she could look over what I had done after I completed them and before I filed with the court and she was also happy to do that. After banging my head against the wall trying to deal with other lawyers, it was such a pleasure dealing with Suzanne who was very generous with her time and expertise.

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T M28 November 2022

I consulted Sue Stannett from Freedom Law about my family law issues. Sue was extremely helpful, put forward a couple of realistic options for me to consider, and she set my mind at ease about the actions I had already taken in order to protect my child. I highly recommend contacting Freedom Law to discuss your family law issues. I will certainly engage them again in future should I need to.

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Rebekah Roesch14 September 2022

Sue and her team are very helpful, friendly and eager to help. They always had time for me when I needed urgent advice and when time was something I did not have they had my issue resolved in less then a week. Thanks so much for helping me get my son back, I highly recommend freedom law to anyone who needs help with family law. You ladies are amazing.

Family lawyers in Sunshine Coast compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Sunshine Coast are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Omnia Legal | Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast★ 4,973No
2Alex Mandry Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast★ 4,962No
3Clear Path Family Law Sunshine Coast★ 5,07Yes
4Freedom Family Law (this page)★ 4,498No
5Pippa Colman Family Law - Sunshine Coast★ 4,060No
Contact
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed