Jennifer Hetherington is a renowned family lawyer based in Brisbane, with a career spanning over 26 years. Recognised as a multi award-winning legal professional, Jennifer has been an Accredited Family Law Specialist for two decades. Her extensive expertise includes mediation, family dispute resolution, and parenting coordination. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate the challenging landscape of family law through non-court solutions such as mediation and collaborative divorce. Her strategic approach focuses on creating conflict-free resolutions and meeting the future needs of her clients and their families. Jennifer's impressive career includes notable roles within various legal organisations. She has been affiliated with Divorce Hub since 2020, where she provides clients with a range of family law services, and she founded Parenting Coordination New Zealand. Her prior experience includes heading the family law teams at McKays Solicitors and Thynne & Macartney. Her dedication to education is evident through her work as an adjunct lecturer at the College of Law, where she taught negotiation and dispute resolution. A widely respected figure in her field, Jennifer has contributed to the media on family law issues and presented at numerous international conferences. Her leadership roles have included serving on boards for the Queensland Law Society and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. A champion of giving back to the community, she was instrumental in expanding Mummy's Wish from a local enterprise to a national charity, supporting families during cancer treatment. With credentials such as a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and extensive training in collaborative law, Jennifer's commitment to professional development is unwavering. Her career is marked by a dedication to innovative legal solutions, community service, and the drive to assist clients in achieving amicable outcomes.
Family Dispute Resolution Provider (Mediator)
Fair Way — kia tau
Oct 2025 - Present • 1 year 1 month
Founder
Parenting Coordination New Zealand
Sep 2025 - Present • 1 year 2 months
Accredited Specialist Family Law | Collaborative Lawyer | Managing Director
Divorce Hub
Feb 2020 - Present • 6 years 9 months
Member Board Of Directors
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 • 2 years
Adjunct Lecturer
The College of Law Australia
Oct 2017 - Feb 2020 • 2 years 4 months
AMDRAS Mediator | Parenting Coordinator | Registered/Accredited FDRP Aust & Aotearoa NZ
Untying the Knot | Family Mediation | Parenting Coordination | Child-Inclusive Mediation
Jul 2016 - Present • 10 years 4 months
Councillor
Queensland Law Society
Jan 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 year 7 months
Legal Practitioner Director
Hetherington Family Law
Sep 2014 - Feb 2020 • 5 years 5 months
Partner
McKays Solicitors
Mar 2011 - Sep 2014 • 3 years 6 months
Board Chair
Mummy's Wish
Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 • 6 years
Special Counsel - Head of Family Law
Thynne & Macartney
May 2006 - Mar 2011 • 4 years 10 months
Senior Associate - Family Law
Roberts Nehmer McKee
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 • 2 years
Solicitor - Family Law
Robbins Watson Solicitors
Jan 2004 - Present • 22 years 10 months
Associate - Family Law
Emerson Black
Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 • 1 year
Solicitor - Family Law
Hartley Family Law Services
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 • 2 years
2 year Articles then First year Lawyer
Eliadis and Associates
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 • 3 years
Graduate Diploma, Family Dispute Resolution Practice
The College of Law Australia
2016 - 2017
Collaborative Practice Educational Event
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2013
Advanced Collaborative Practice training
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2012
Collaborative Practice Educational Event
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2012
Collaborative Practice - Interdisciplinary Training
Queensland Collaborative Law
2011
Collaborative Practice Training
Queensland Collaborative Law
2010
Master of Laws (Candidate), Family Law Mediation
La Trobe University
2005 - 2014
Bachelor of, Law
The University of Queensland
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Laws
The University of Queensland
1993 - 1997
Trinity Anglican School
1988 - 1992
Business Woman of the Year - Australia
CEO Magazine
Sole Practitioner of the Year
Australian Law Awards
Sole Practitioner of the Year
Women in Law Awards
Highest Graduate of the Queensland Law Society Family Law Specialist Accreditation program
Queensland Law Society
Last checked: 6 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
