Emily Woodhouse
Senior Associate
As a Senior Associate with the firm, Emily works closely with our Principal Lawyer and Special Counsel. Emily also manages her own files. Emily has a genuine passion for family law and is exceptionally knowledgeable in its intricacies and legislative constructs. Emily has a particular interest in complex financial matters.
Emily’s dedicated attitude ensures she takes the time to understand the complexities which underpin her clients’ circumstances, and thereafter applies her legal training and professional experience to develop a strategic approach which will achieve desirable outcomes for her clients.
A disciplined and organised practitioner. Emily has experience across all areas of family law, including:
→ Property settlements for married and de facto couples
→ Spousal maintenance
→ Child support matters
→ Parenting disputes, including relocation, alienation and “risk matters”
→ Family violence matters, representing both victims of domestic violence and alleged perpetrators of domestic violence
→ Financial agreements, including prenuptial agreements (“prenups”)
→ Divorce
→ Jurisdictional issues
Emily’s calm and compassionate nature assists her in guiding her clients through the turmoil which often accompanies relationship breakdowns. With a strong desire to continuously build upon her legal knowledge and give back to the wider community, Emily regularly volunteers at Women’s Legal Service, and is a registered and active member of the Family Law Practitioners Association, Family Law Section and the Queensland Law Society.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the Queensland University of Technology, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law.
Emily is primarily based in our Brisbane office but the firm facilitates her travel to Sydney when required.
