Hervey Bay · Family law, wills & estates
The first half hour with us is free. No paperwork, no commitment. Just tell us what's happening and we'll tell you where you stand.
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I need help with , and I'd like to speak to someone .
You'll sit down with our family law team. Bring nothing but the story.
or call 07 4125 4818
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. We answer new enquiries the same day.
5.0 on Google reviews
Queensland Law Society member firm
Legal Aid Queensland approved provider
Fraser Coast owned and run
What we do
We don't cover every area of law. We cover the two that most people in Hervey Bay actually need a solicitor for, and we've been doing them a long time.
Separating is messy enough without legal jargon on top. We keep it plain, and we keep you out of court where we can.
Getting your affairs in order takes one appointment. Sorting out an estate without help can take years.
The first appointment
Most people have never sat in a solicitor's office before. Here's the whole thing, start to finish.
Book online in about a minute, or ring the office and we'll find a slot. Video call, phone call, or our Pialba office. Whatever is easiest.
No forms to fill in first. Tell us what's going on in your own words. We'll ask questions and take notes.
In plain English, with the rough cost of each path and what tends to happen if you do nothing. You'll leave knowing more than when you came in.
If we're the right fit, we'll send a written quote and get started. If we're not, we'll say so and point you somewhere better.
About the firm
We know that. So we've built the practice around making it less of an ordeal. Short waits, real people on the phone, and fees you're told about before the work starts.
Turner Riddell is a small Hervey Bay firm. That means the solicitor you meet at the first appointment is the one who handles your matter. You won't be passed down a chain.
We work with clients across the Fraser Coast, from Pialba and Torquay to Maryborough, Burrum Heads and Childers, plus plenty of people who've since moved away and stayed with us anyway.
“Come and see if we're the right fit. That's what the first thirty minutes is for.”
Clients
New to town and nervous about the whole process. Claire explained everything twice when we needed it, and never made us feel silly for asking.
Neil G.
I came in after a separation with no idea how I'd get back on my feet. A year later I'm buying a home for me and my kids. Grateful doesn't cover it.
Brooke C.
From first appointment to signed documents was quick and clear. Every question got an answer the same day. Thanks to Claire and Natalie.
Caroline G.
Fees
Legal bills are most people's biggest worry. Here's how ours work.
For family law and estate matters. No charge, no obligation to go further.
Wills, powers of attorney, divorce applications and consent orders are quoted as a set price.
Before any work begins you get a costs agreement in writing. No surprise invoices later.
Ready when you are
Book a time that suits you, or ring the office between 10 and 4 on weekdays. We'll take it from there.