Family Law


Our family law team specialise exclusively in family law. Our Principals Justine Clark and Brynne Allen are Accredited Family Law Specialists and are recognised leaders in the family law profession. We bring our experience, expertise and considered approach to your family law matter.

 

We take the time to appreciate your circumstances and provide you with a concise, clear, and thorough understanding of the rights and entitlements unique to your situation. We are acutely aware that there is no one size fits all in family law matters.

We have specialist expertise in the negotiation, mediation, and where required, litigation and advocacy.

Our purpose is to assist you to resolve your family law matter proficiently, professionally, commercially, and with discretion.

We offer expert advice in:

  1. Complex Financial Disputes (Businesses, Trusts and Corporate Structures)
  2. Financial Agreements
  3. Spousal Maintenance Applications
  4. Child Support and Child Support Agreements
  5. Parenting Arrangements and Disputes
  6. Same Sex and LGBTIQA+ Family Law Matters
  7. Divorce
  8. Third Party Disputes
  9. International Family Law

 

Podcasts

Listen to the Family Law Podcast. Our Justine Clark tells us about some important family law issues and busts some commonly held myths about the process of separation and divorce. Each podcast focuses on a different topic and lasts for about 4 minutes. Visit our Family Law Podcast page to start listening.

Part 1- Property Settlements

 

Our Experts

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Justine Clark
PrincipalAccredited Family Law Specialist

Justine Clark

Recognised in Doyles’ Guide, trained by Michael Taussig QC, after working as a legal associate to His Honour Justice...
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Brynne Allen
PrincipalAccredited Family Law Specialist

Brynne Allen

She believes that each client is unique with their own set of circumstances that requires careful consideration She is...
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Tineka Winter
Senior AssociateAccredited Family Law Specialist

Tineka Winter

Since her admission in 2016, Tineka has worked exclusively in family law Prior to commencing practice as a solicitor,...
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Viktoria Tsiatsias
LawyerLLB

Viktoria Tsiatsias

Viktoria has worked exclusively in family law, prior to and after her admission as a solicitor She is passionate about...
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Lucy Schnerring
LawyerLLB (Hons)

Lucy Schnerring

She has a detailed understanding of the Court’s processes and approach to family law matters Lucy’s interest in...
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