MANAGING DIRECTORKirstie Day
Kirstie Day is a family law specialist accredited by the Queensland Law Society and nationally accredited mediator.
Kirstie undertook a Bachelor of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology before commencing her Articles of Clerkship in a boutique family law firm, Margaret Jones Solicitor.
Kirstie has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of family law, including complex financial and parenting matters. Kirstie was appointed to and sat on the Queensland Law Society’s Specialist Accreditation Family Law Advisory Committee from 2019 until 2023 and previously sat on the Queensland Law Society’s Family Law Committee.
Kirstie is a qualified collaborative lawyer and member of the Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners and is happy to discuss the process of collaborative law.
Kirstie is well known for her pragmatic approach to family law and her desire to achieve outcomes for clients that are timely and cost-effective. Kirstie is a nationally accredited mediator and enjoys working with parties to reach resolution to avoid protracted and costly litigation.
Kirstie has presented seminars at the Queensland Law Society and was recognized in Brisbane as a “Preeminent Parenting and Children’s Matter Lawyer” and “Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer” in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Doyle’s Guide to the Legal Profession.
Kirstie is a strong and passionate supporter of women in the law and particularly enjoys her mentoring relationships with young professionals. Kirstie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and previously sat on the board of one of Brisbane’s leading schools.
SENIOR ASSOCIATENicola Goodwin
Nicola Goodwin completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology in 2017. She completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law in 2018.
Before joining Day Family Law in 2025, Nicola practised as a Solicitor in Brisbane and Central Queensland as a Family Lawyer. Nicola has also represented clients in domestic violence proceedings and criminal and traffic offences in the Queensland Magistrates Court.
Nicola now practices exclusively in family law and has a particular interest in complex parenting matters. This interest stems from her years of experience working alongside a well-respected and experienced Independent Children’s Lawyer where she gained extensive experience assisting in complex parenting disputes before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Nicola is passionate about providing legal advice that is clear, empathetic and realistic and is committed to assisting clients to reach negotiated outcomes that avoid Court proceedings.
