Hayley Cunningham

Hayley Cunningham is the Legal Practitioner Director and solicitor in charge of Family Law Group Solicitors, specialising in family law. Admitted to practice in 2003, she holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science from Griffith University. In 2005, Hayley established her own practice, originally named Hayley Ritchie Solicitors, which has since evolved into the Family Law Group Solicitors. With extensive experience in family law, she has been dedicated to this field since 2006, having initially engaged in general practice with a focus on family law matters. As a trained Collaborative Practitioner and National Accredited Mediator/Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Hayley is deeply committed to collaborative practice and co-operative negotiation. She is involved with Queensland Collaborative Law and is an active member of the Family Law Practitioner’s Association. Her expertise and dedication to the field have been recognised in numerous industry awards, including leading rankings in family and divorce law as well as parenting and children's matters in Brisbane from 2019 to 2026. Her early career included roles at Michael Hefford Solicitors, where she served as an Article Clerk and Employed Solicitor. Hayley's professional journey is marked by her leadership at Family Law Group Solicitors, where she continues to influence the practice of family law in Australia with her wealth of experience and passion for helping clients navigate complex family issues with empathy and expertise.