Carriae Dawson-Wheeler
Head of Family Law
Qualifications:
• B Law (Hons), (QUT)
• B Social Sciences (Hons) (Major - Psychology), Waikato University, NZ
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, QLD College of Law.
Admitted to Practice:
• Supreme Court of Queensland
• High Court of Australia
Contact Details:
• Brisbane | 61 7 3229 6099
• Gold Coast | 61 7 5597 8888
• cdawson-wheeler@mslawyers.com.au
- Areas of Expertise
- Experience
- Affiliations & Memberships
- Personal & Community
Family law
- Complex property matters
- Children's matters, maintenance and protection
- Divorce and separation
- Financial agreements
- Mediation and dispute resolution
- Spousal maintenance
- Cohabitation agreements
- Pre-nuptial agreements
- Superannuation issues
- Domestic violence matters
- Surrogacy
As a highly skilled lawyer practicing exclusively in family law, Carriae’s unique skill set produces exceptional results for all her clients. Carriae joined the firm in early 2006 and since that time has demonstrated experience and an impressive trial record, Carriae is a family lawyer who strives to drive all her cases to conclusion as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Carriae completed her psychological training in New Zealand and became an accredited counsellor. Carriae is a passionate advocate for the rights of children and families. Carriae's training has given her the expertise necessary to support clients during turbulent and emotional times. This training, coupled with her sharp legal knowledge, deliver solutions for her clients in and out of the courtroom.
With a keen interest in international affairs, Carriae has studied and worked in Switzerland, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Carriae’s dedication to achieving powerful results in all her dealings ensures all her clients receive exceptional legal advice, and confidence that they have achieved the best outcome possible.
See what people say about Carriae Dawson-Wheeler.
• Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA)
• Golden Key International Honour Society
• Queensland Law Society
• Lifeline, Volunteer Counsellor
• Women in Tourism, Sponsor
Prior to completing her studies, Carriae spent six months in Africa working with a voluntary aid organisation helping poverty stricken children and families. Carriae's passion for the rights of children and families stemmed from this experience.
An avid supporter of all things involving sports and fitness, Carriae has a particular interest in netball, tennis, running and cycling. Carriae races in triathlons, competes in half marathons and recently completed the gruelling 96km Kokoda challenge in 26 hours. With all this fitness, Carriae’s love for good food and wine is well justified.
