Peter Andrews
Legal Practitioner Director | Family Lawyer in Newstead, Brisbane
With a legal career spanning more than two decades, Peter Andrews is the founder and Legal Practitioner Director of Andrews Family Lawyers in Newstead, Brisbane. Admitted to the legal profession in Queensland on 16 June 2008, Peter has built his career around providing practical legal advice and helping clients navigate complex family matters.
Peter began his legal career at Clayton Utz before moving into suburban legal practice in 2007, where he developed his focus on family law and financial settlements. In 2013, he established his own legal practice, which became Andrews Family Lawyers in 2022. His work focuses on divorce, separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements and binding financial agreements.
Throughout his career, Peter has worked with clients facing difficult personal and financial decisions. He understands that resolving a family law matter involves more than interpreting legislation. His approach centres on providing clear advice, explaining legal options and helping clients make informed decisions that protect their interests and support their future.
Professional Background
Peter Hamilton Andrews is the Legal Practitioner Director of Andrews Family Lawyers in Newstead, Brisbane. Admitted to the legal profession on 16 June 2008, Peter has over 18 years of experience as a solicitor in Queensland.
His practice focuses on family law, helping individuals and families navigate divorce, separation, parenting arrangements and property settlements.
Peter’s professional registration and practising certificate details can be independently verified through the Queensland Law Society.
About Peter Andrews
Peter began his legal career at Clayton Utz before moving into suburban legal practice in 2007, where he developed a strong focus on family law and financial settlements.
In 2013, he established Peter Andrews Lawyer Pty Ltd, which later became Andrews Family Lawyers in 2022.
Throughout his career, Peter has helped clients navigate separation, parenting disputes and complex financial matters. He understands that legal disputes often involve difficult personal and financial decisions.
His priority is to provide straightforward advice, explain the available options and help clients work towards practical resolutions.
Areas of Practice
Peter assists clients across a range of family law matters, including:
Divorce and Separation — Legal advice on divorce applications, separation and related arrangements.
Property Settlement — Guidance on dividing property, liabilities, superannuation and other financial interests.
Parenting Arrangements — Assistance with parenting disputes, care arrangements and parenting orders.
Binding Financial Agreements — Advice on agreements designed to clarify financial arrangements and protect assets.
Consent Orders — Assistance with formalising agreed parenting and financial arrangements.
Child Support — Guidance on child support obligations and agreements.
Approach to Family Law
Peter recognises that every family has different circumstances, priorities and concerns.
He aims to make the legal process easier to understand by providing clear explanations, realistic advice and practical steps.
Whether a matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires court proceedings, Peter works with clients to understand their goals and identify an appropriate way forward.