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.
Linda Hackney
Special Counsel

Linda is a Senior Lawyer with over 20 years experience specialising in Family Law, who is highly regarded by her colleagues in the Newcastle Family Law fraternity. She joined Delaney Roberts Family Lawyers as Special Counsel in September 2020.

She is passionate about assisting her clients to navigate the Family Law process and regularly receives referrals from former clients and other Solicitors.

Her expertise includes resolving financial issues relating to complex property matters and child/spousal support. Linda’s breadth of experience also includes surrogacy arrangements and dealing with the insolvency of one of the parties.

Approach

Linda is dedicated to providing a tailored approach to each client’s circumstances and needs, to ensure the best possible result. She focuses on empowering her clients by providing clear advice and options on how to move forward so that they can take control of their life.

150+ 5 Star Google Reviews

Louise Manning

Navigating a toxic, high-conflict divorce and family matter is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Throughout this incredibly painful and draining journey, Linda and Kylie have been my unwavering advocates, guiding me through each step with professionalism, compassion, and strength.

They not only protected my children and I from further harm but ensured my best interests were always at the heart of every decision. Their ability to cut through the chaos, bring clarity in the darkest moments, and fight firmly yet fairly has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Thanks to their dedication, I have been able to step away from the monster of my past and rebuild a safe, hopeful future for myself and my children. Words will never be enough to express my gratitude and admiration for their tireless work over 4 years. They were more than just my solicitors, they were a lifeline when I needed it most.

I wholeheartedly recommend Linda and Kylie to anyone who finds themselves in need of strong yet compassionate representation. They are not only exceptional solicitors, but truly remarkable women who genuinely care about the lives they touch.

Thank you for all your hard work and tireless efforts.

Lisa Kerr

Linda always took the time to explain each step and provide guidance and expertise. I can highly recommend her and the team.

Linda and her team are truly amazing! Not only is she is an expert in family law, she is also kind, compassionate and supportive. Communication was always clear and prompt. I felt supported and cared for during an emotional and difficult time.

Ang Ainsworth

For anyone dealing with a complex property matter I recommend making an appointment with Linda. You won’t be sorry.

Linda is an expert in her field, her communication, expertise in property law & negotiation skills are second to none. Linda she is a wealth of knowledge & straight down the line.

Kylie is very efficient & her attention to detail is commendable.

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.

Daniel Morgan

I highly recommend this firm and their legal team.

Unfortunately, (I say unfortunately in relation to fact that I needed legal assistance), I have had to engage Delaney Roberts twice in the last three years. On the first occasion Linda acted for me and the second time Rhiannan is now representing me. Anyone who has been involved in family law knows how emotionally draining, frustrating and tiring the process is. When you come out the other side and you worked with Delaney Roberts, you can be confident that you got the best result possible and did so with the absolute confidence it was achieved ethically, with good advice, timely responses and a sound knowledge of the system and an honest appraisal of your situation, and all done without dirty tactics and mud slinging.

Gina Caddies

Thank you for helping me obtain the financial agreement I was after and making me feel like I wasn’t “just another client”.

During a particularly difficult personal time Linda, Christa and Kylie made my legal settlement so much easier than I had expected. I will always treasure their sense of professionalism, understanding and support during the course of my legal matter. I would absolutely recommend the team to anyone looking for a professional family law team.

Krystal Longworth

We can not thank Linda enough for the outcome on the day and we look forward to continuing to work with her as our case continues before the courts.

Linda Hackney came recommended to us by a close friend. After meeting with Linda and choosing her to represent us in our family law court case, we’ve both been extremely happy with her professional yet friendly service and although our court case is still ongoing we recently had the blessing of a very positive experience when our case went before a Judge for the first time.

Teneika Riley

Linda Hackney was nothing short of incredible! She was always going above and beyond for me with my case.

I would refer to Linda as my back bone because she would constantly give me the strength and support I needed to keep moving forward through my case. I’m so grateful to have had her in my corner over these past few years. I’m so happy with my case result, I highly recommend her as she is kind, supportive and has such a high understanding of the family law. Thankyou Linda!

Rachel Evans

My only regret is that I didn’t find Linda immediately after separating.

I came to Linda Hackney at Delaney Roberts exasperated after 18 months of little progress with parenting issues. Linda listened, and then proposed an appropriate course of action that once implemented bought about a resolution that sees my children and I finally have certainty. Linda and her team are professional, thoughtful, compassionate, and get results.

Nadia Falzone

I highly recommend Linda Hackney from Delaney Roberts. She was extremely professional and provided me with expert advice.

Kayla Gorton

We were pleased to have been able to settle the matter thanks to Linda’s hard work.

We were assisted by Linda Hackney to finalise our parenting dispute. The experience with Linda, Kylie and the Delaney Roberts Team was seamless. They made what should have been a difficult situation so much easier.

Joanna Cotterill

They did what they said they would do, when they said they would. They were there for me when I needed them and they have literally helped me change my life!

At the start of my separation I read that a good solicitor will ask you what you want, not tell you, and that was the very first question Linda asked me. Then she listened and understood! Linda, Kylie, and Christa at Delaney Roberts have been amazing support over the last twelve months. Excellent information and advice, every question answered and I have felt supported and informed the whole time. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would. They were there for me when I needed them and they have literally helped me change my life! I highly recommend the team at Delaney Roberts. I can not thank them enough for their support.

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Qualifications

Linda holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Newcastle and a Diploma of Law from the Legal Practitioners Admission Board.

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