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Solution Focused Separation
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Chloe McGuinness

Chloe McGuinness

Director & Accredited Family Law Specialist Solution Focused Separation

Laburnum, VIC
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About Chloe

Chloe McGuinness is a dedicated legal practitioner with a wealth of experience in family law. As the Director of Solution Focused Separation, she brings an accredited expertise from the Law Institute of Victoria, emphasising personalised and strategic out-of-court resolutions. Chloe's career has been rooted in family law since her admission, having evolved through several esteemed Melbourne firms where her roles ranged from lawyer to senior associate. She established her own firm to offer clients a tailored approach, collaborating with professionals such as psychologists and financial planners to streamline separations. This approach is designed to meet her clients' unique needs efficiently and effectively, ensuring that resolutions are achieved on the clients' terms. Chloe's legal journey began with a comprehensive academic foundation, culminating in a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Leo Cussen Institute and a dual degree in Law and Commerce from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her early professional years included a significant role as a superannuation accountant, providing her with valuable insights into the financial aspects that often accompany family law matters. Her dedication to her clients and her belief in collaborative dispute resolution have cemented her reputation as a trusted and skilful advisor in the field of family law.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist

Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist

Solution Focused Separation

May 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months

Senior Associate and Accredited Family Law Specialist

Senior Associate and Accredited Family Law Specialist

KHQ Lawyers

Jul 2018 - Feb 2020 • 1 year 7 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

marshalls+dent+wilmoth

Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 • 2 years 5 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

Cantwell Family Lawyers

Mar 2013 - Jan 2016 • 2 years 10 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

Forte Family Lawyers

Sep 2011 - Nov 2012 • 1 year 2 months

Trainee

Trainee

Leo Cussen Centre for Law

Jan 2011 - Present • 15 years 9 months

Superannuation Acountant

Superannuation Acountant

Optimus Financial Group

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 • 1 year

Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

RIC Publications Pty Ltd

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 • 2 years

Marketing Assistant - Typsetter - Sales Representative

Marketing Assistant - Typsetter - Sales Representative

RIC Publications Pty Ltd

Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 • 5 years

Education

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Leo Cussen Institute

2011 - 2011

Law/Commerce

Law/Commerce

The University of Notre Dame Australia

2003 - 2008

Commerce, Accounting

Commerce, Accounting

Murdoch University

2002 - 2003

Contact information

Laburnum, VIC

PO Box 5167, Laburnum, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Chloe McGuinness
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal with Trust
Region
VIC

Last checked: 18 Jun 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Family Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • General Advice
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement