Jennifer Hetherington

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.