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Wills and Estates

Estate Planning with Superannuation: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction to superannuation in estate planning Superannuation is often one of the largest assets we have, and our superannuation death benefits can be one of ...
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Wills and Estates

Digital assets in estate planning

Content outline Introduction to digital estate planning What are digital assets? Challenges of managing digital assets. Legal developments and considerations. Steps to, and advice on ...
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Family Law

Why You Should Formalise Your Property Settlement After Separation

Often, when clients separate from their spouse, their ‘automatic’ next step is seeking guidance from a family law solicitor. In our initial appointments, we are ...
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Family Law

Exploring the Concept of Fairness in Family Law

The word ‘fair’ is ambiguous and subjective. Fair has several rather different senses, and its use is dependent on its context. To provide some examples of its ambiguity, ...
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The Power of Collaborative Law

How Collaborative Law Can Help You in Your Separation Journey A seemingly popular and common misconception is that litigation and going to Court is the ...
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Women In Law Forum 2022

52% of the Australian legal profession is now made up by women, and while we are beginning to see some cracks in the glass ceiling, ...
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Reflections of a Paralegal by Lauren Quach

As I pass the 6-month mark working at Balance, I share with you some of my reflections and key takeaways in my journey as a ...
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Family Law

How can lawyers consider ‘what’s fair’ in day-to-day practice?

The College of Law recently published Pepe’s thoughts on this matter on their website. In the blog, Pepe reflects on the concept of fairness in ...
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Reflections of a Paralegal by Claire Bousfield

I am now just twelve months shy of finishing my law degree, and over the last four years of study I have gained considerable theoretical ...
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AWARDS

Finalist - Corporate Kindness Awards

Issued by Corporate Kindness Awards · Winners announced April 2022

Winner - Sole Practitioner of the Year

Issued by Australian Law Awards · Dec 2021

Winner – Partner of the Year (Family Law)

Issued by Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards · Nov 2021

Winner - Service Business Award

Issued by Ausmumpreneur Awards · Sep 2021

Winner - Service Business of the Year

Issued by Roar Awards · Sep 2021

Winner - Innovation Award for Legal Education and Change Initiatives

Issued by APAC Insider · Aug 2021

Winner - Top Boutique Law Firm 2021

Issued by Australasian Lawyers · Aug 2021

Winner- Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Issued by APAC Insider · Aug 2021

Finalist - Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Issued by Australian Law Awards · Jun 2021

Finalist - Innovator of the Year Award (Company)

Issued by Australian Law Awards · Jun 2021

Finalist - Innovator of the Year Award (Individual)

Issued by Australian Law Awards · Jun 2021

Finalist – 30 Under 30 Award (Family Law)

Issued by Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards · Apr 2021

Winner - Rising Stars in Family Law

Issued by Global Corp Media · Mar 2021

Finalist -Rising Star Ausmumpreneur of the Year

Issued by Ausmumpreneur Awards · 2021

Finalist -Social Change Hero

Issued by Roar Awards · 2021

Winner - Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Issued by Australian Law Awards · Sep 2020

Winner - Family Law Firm of the Year

Issued by Corporate Live Wire · Sep 2020

Winner - Service Business Award

Issued by Ausmumpreneurs · Sep 2020

Winner -Emerging Mumpreneur

Issued by Ausmumpreneur · Sep 2020

Finalist - Sole Practitioner of the Year

Issued by Australian Law Awards · Aug 2020

Winner - Rising Stars of Family Law

Issued by APEC Insider · Jul 2020

Winner – Family Law Firm of the Year (Australia)

Issued by International Advisory Experts (IAG) 2020

Outside of Balance, I am an adjunct lecturer and assessor with the College of Law in the ACT. In this role, I lecture and mentor future lawyers in the ACT and surrounding regions, as they complete their Practical Legal Training (which is the course you are required to complete to be able to practice as a lawyer).

When I am not lawyering I love to travel and have already made it to 18 countries across Europe and Asia. My personal goal is to travel to every continent, including Antarctica. My favourite destination so far is Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, where I skydived over the Swiss Alps!

My innovative approach to law has seen me, and Balance Family Law recognised with over 23 national and international awards and accolades since 2020 including the prestigious Lawyer’s Weekly Family Law Partner of the Year 2021, Australian Law Awards Sole Practitioner of the Year 2021, Australian Law Awards Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2020 and the Gold Ausmumpreneur Award for a Service Business in 2020 and 2021. I have also received consecutive Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence for my work with families and children on the frontline during my time working in child protection. In 2022 and 2023, I was invited to be a Judge at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards, and Partner of the Year Awards, and the National Ausmumpreneur Awards.

As one of Australia’s most respected family lawyers and a gamechanger in the lawyer space, I look forward to working with you to navigate this challenging time in your life.