Jill Johnstone

Jill Johnstone is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and the Director of The Law People, a Brisbane-based family law firm, servicing clients in Brisbane and all around Australia. With over a decade of extensive practical experience in family law and with her former experience as an accountant, she handles complex financial and parenting matters.

Jill’s accreditation reflects her exceptional knowledge and skill in the field, and she is well-known for guiding clients through challenging family law disputes with both professionalism and empathy. Jill and her team manage a wide range of cases, from complex property settlements to complex parenting arrangements, and Jill and the team are also experienced in handling unique issues, such as disputes over the ownership of family pets, third party interests in family law and complex business structures.

Jill is recognised for delivering unbiased, judgment-free support from the initial consultation through to resolution, and she is frequently recommended by other legal professionals for her expertise and client-focused approach.

Areas of Practice

Jill’s expertise covers the full spectrum of family and relationship law, including:

• Complex property and financial settlements (including business and trust interests)
• Parenting and custody disputes
• Divorce and separation
• Spousal maintenance and child support
• Binding financial agreements (prenups, post‑separation, and cohabitation agreements)
• De facto and same‑sex relationship matters
• Family violence and risk management
• Collaborative law and mediation

Her approach prioritises clarity, efficiency, and emotional understanding, helping clients achieve durable outcomes while minimising stress and conflict.

Background and Recognition

• Founder and CEO – The Law People (Brisbane, QLD)
• Accredited Specialist in Family Law – Queensland Law Society
• Former Accountant – providing strong financial and commercial insight in family law cases
• Over 10 years of experience in family law practice
• Recognised for her strategic, empathetic, and results‑driven approach
• Regularly advises clients across Brisbane, Queensland, and interstate

Jill is also active in community legal education and mentoring within the profession, reflecting her commitment to improving access to justice and supporting the next generation of family law practitioners.

Summary

Jill Johnstone is the Founder and Accredited Family Law Specialist at The Law People (Brisbane). With a background in accounting and over a decade of experience in family law, she is recognised for her expertise in complex financial and parenting matters, her strategic insight, and her compassionate, client‑focused approach.

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