Chloe McGuinness
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Chloe McGuinness

Chloe McGuinness

Director & Accredited Family Law Specialist Solution Focused Separation

location
Laburnum, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6140807..

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

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Resume

Experience

Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist
Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist
Solution Focused Separation
May 2020 - Present · 6 years 1 month
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 5 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

LocationPO Box 5167, Laburnum, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6140807..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
Chloe McGuinness
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Principal with Trust
Region
VIC
CheckLast checked: 18 Jun 2026•
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice Categories

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