Leading Specialist Family Lawyers

Sydney | Newcastle

Navigate your Family Law journey with confidence and secure your best future.
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We have Accredited Specialists in Family Law

Our mission is to secure your best future

Start Smart. Finish Strong.

You need to make the very best start with your separation; to get ahead of important decisions early on, in the right frame of mind and armed with expert advice.

After more than 20 years of working with people experiencing separation, we know how important it is to start the separation process in a strong, informed and clear-minded place – we call this making a Smart Start.

To make sure you make a Smart Start, book a Initial Smart Start Appointment – the clearest, fastest and smartest start to your separation journey.

Best wishes as you make your fresh start.

Make a Smart Start

  • 90-minute appointment with a Specialist Family Lawyer
  • Get all your questions answered and understand applicable Family Law processes
  • Comprehensive on-the-spot legal advice tailored to your circumstances
  • Develop a plan to secure your best future
  • $350 Fixed Fee (incl GST)

How we help
our clients

Specialists in Family Law

Our firm focuses exclusively on family law, with niche expertise assisting clients with family business, complex asset structures, high net wealth and urgent parenting issues.

Compassion & Empathy

We approach every case with care and understanding, supporting you through emotional family matters while working to secure your best future.

Clear Communication

We provide straightforward, plain English advice, ensuring you understand every step of the legal process and are empowered to make informed decisions.

Responsive & Accessible

We prioritise being available and keeping you informed offering timely updates and responses throughout your case.

Feel the empowerment of knowing where you stand at an early stage.

Initial Smart Start Appointment $350

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The best way to start your Family Law Journey is with our Initial Smart Start Appointment.

150+ 5 Star Google Reviews

Her experience shone through from the minute we met right until the end when I had a positive result at mediation. I would highly recommend Linda as a Family Law solicitor.

I had the pleasure of working with Linda Hackney. Linda was professional and practical. Linda was patient and often took the time to explain the process and put my mind at ease.

Melissa Farquharson

From their competence, thoroughness and knowledge of the law, my matter was handled remarkably, while also showing me genuine empathy for my situation.

I had the pleasure of Anna Roberts and Olivia Shedden handling my Family Law matter and I cannot fault them, nor thank them enough. Anna and Olivia made, what was an extremely difficult time in my life, a little bit more bearable. Again, I cannot thank them enough and would recommend them to anybody going through a similar situation

Julieta Casa

Excellent service and advice, highly recommended!

Briana Plooy

Her professionalism and expertise made a stressful situation much more manageable, and I truly appreciated her clear guidance and support.

I had the pleasure of working with Simone Johnson for a parenting mediation that resulted in consent orders, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her assistance. She was incredibly quick with her responses, always helpful, and provided constant reassurance throughout the process. I highly recommend Simone Johnson to anyone in need of a reliable and compassionate lawyer.

Isaac Corradi

Simone is an absolute pleasure to deal with, would highly recommend her.

Chila Ford

I highly recommend Kaya for her professionalism and expertise in family law.

I recently left a Defecto relationship. I was lost and confused about what my options were and what my next move should be. After seeking advice from Kaya Huseyin I was able to take the right steps to achieve the best outcome for an awful situation.

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Meet Your Team

We are a team of compassionate Lawyers who have chosen to specialise in Family Law so we can help individuals navigate periods of significant change to their family circumstances.

Our People
3
Accredited Specialists in Family Law
4
Qualified Family Law Mediators

Anna Roberts

Solicitor Director
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Adamstown

Anna specialises in assisting the spouses of high-income professionals and executives to take control and make a fresh start.

Linsey Wilson

Principal Solicitor
Accredited Specialist (Family Law)

Linsey is an experienced advocate who regularly appears before Judges in relation to urgent interim applications & complex parenting & property matters.

Linda Hackney

Special Counsel

Linda is highly regarded as an experienced Family Lawyer who resolves complex property settlements including those with businesses, companies, family trusts, unit trusts, Self Managed Super Funds and insolvency issues.

Marie Hayter

Special Counsel
Accredited Specialist (Family Law)

Marie specialises in complex property matters and assists in untangling financial ties in business interests including trusts, companies and partnerships.

Monique Allan

Senior Associate Solicitor
Accredited Specialist (Family Law)

Monique specialises in complex financial settlements, including for families involved in the defence force, prioritising resolutions without litigation whenever possible.

Blaise Minter

Senior Associate Solicitor

Blaise is a compassionate Family Lawyer who specialises in helping separated parents with children aged 0 to 5 years achieve amicable resolutions that are in the best interests of the children, outside of Court.

Clare McAteer

Senior Associate Solicitor
Newcastle

Clare displays a masterful approach to resolving Family Law property matters complicated by an intersection with other legal issues.

Tayleh Soames

Associate Solicitor
Adamstown

Tayleh excels in resolving complex property and sensitive parenting disputes, ensuring favorable outcomes for her clients.

Simone Johnson

Associate Solicitor
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Newcastle

Simone is a master of leveraging mediation to navigate intricate family law disputes to amicable resolutions.

Rhiannan Earl

Associate Solicitor
Sydney

Rhiannan is a dedicated advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, specialising in inclusive and compassionate legal representation for same-sex couples in parenting and property settlement matters.

Sharlotte Hoffman

Associate Solicitor
Newcastle

Sharlotte’s interest is in assisting clients to navigate the complexities of settling their significant property matter post separation.

Kaya Huseyin

Associate Solicitor
Sydney

Kaya is a passionate client-focused Family Lawyer experienced in dealing with complicated parenting arrangements involving vulnerable and at-risk parties.

Shree Gaikwad

Solicitor
Sydney

Shree’s interest is in assisting his clients to establish parenting arrangements that prioritise safety and the well-being of the child, particularly in complex matters including where there is domestic violence and child support issues.

Olivia Shedden

Solicitor
Adamstown

Olivia is committed to guiding families through Parenting and Property matters with empathy and expertise, prioritising resolution without Court proceedings.

Family Law Smart Start Guide

Make your start in Family Law a Smart Start.

Our Smart Start Guide summarises all aspects of Family Law in Australia and includes practical case studies to help you understand how the legal processes will apply to you.

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Smart Start Appointment eGuide

The smartest way to start your separation journey.

Developed after more than a decade of helping people, our Smart Start is the clearest, fastest and smartest way to start your Family Law separation journey.

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Mediation eGuide

Be prepared to Mediate Property and Parenting disputes.

Our Mediation eGuide is an essential tool to understanding what Mediation is, when Mediation is necessary, how to prepare for your Mediation and how it can benefit you in your Family Law journey.

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Advanced Estate Planning eGuide

Asset protection strategies and tax planning are crucial considerations that are too often overlooked in Estate Planning.

Find out what Estate Planning solutions are relevant to you and your family.

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Our mission is to secure the best future
for every client and their family.

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Separation & Divorce

Separation & Divorce

Make your best start in the separation process by getting ahead of important decisions early on, in the right frame of mind and armed with expert advice.

Separating from an intimate partner is a decision that has far-reaching consequences. Get expert legal advice to understand your rights and obligations and how best to set yourself up so your separation goes as smoothly as possible.

Property

Property

Whether you want to keep your home, protect your business or have complex corporate and family trust structures, our commercially-focused team will help you to get your ideal outcome.

When it is time to divide your property following separation, you have one chance to set up your financial future. Maximise your outcome with our leading team of Specialist Family Lawyers.

Parenting

Parenting

Parenting issues in Family Law are time-sensitive and a delay of months, weeks or even days can impact on your outcome.

Are you having difficulty reaching an agreement with your former partner about parenting? Stop feeling lost or helpless. Our Specialist Family Lawyers will support and empower you to get the right parenting arrangements in place.

Mediation

Mediation

Book a fixed-fee Mediation quickly and easily with one of our FDRPs or Mediators. Our Lawyer Booking service streamlines the booking process for busy Family Lawyers.

Our Mediation service focuses on promoting timely dispute resolution with fixed-fee Mediations conducted by our FDRPs and Mediators who are also specialist Family Lawyers.

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Secure Your Best Future.

If you have a property, parenting or financial Family Law matter we can help you.
Book Initial Appointment 1300 760 773