we help individuals and couples create balance and harmony during and after separation so they can move on and thrive.

We believe in resolving family law matters with dignity, understanding and insight. 

While the law provides a legal solution and the standard approach to family law resolutions will give you a % breakdown or “range of likely outcomes”, often finding the human solution is equally important.

At Balance Family Law we don’t do standard.

We support everyone to consider the full picture and take into account each individual’s perspective when thinking about their future following separation or divorce. We focus on solutions and have the skills and expertise to de-escalate conflict so that everyone achieves a balanced future.

Using creativity and technology, we work with you to quickly and efficiently formalise agreements and develop solutions that work for you and your family.

With a positive perspective, the end of a relationship can actually be an opportunity to transform your life.

We offer

1

Assistance to formalise the agreements you’ve reached about property, parenting and/or child support, swiftly and affordably with as much (or as little) assistance from us as is required.

2

Information sessions for separating couples  about the different options for settlement (including  preparation of a tailored divorce guide map for you).

3

Personalised legal advice and guidance in person or online.

4

Holistic advice and guidance by connecting you with professionals (financial planners, counsellors, estates lawyers) who can work with us to assist you to make informed and empowered decisions.

5

Conflict management coaching (ACT residents only). Contact us to obtain a Conflict Coaching form here.

6

Alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, collaborative law and arbitration. 

7

Preparation and advice on  Binding Financial Agreements (including pre-nuptial agreements) and Child Support Agreements.

8

Court document drafting and revision if you’re a self-represented litigant.

9

Will or Estate Planning services for all of our family law and coaching clients (and your first estate planning meeting is free).

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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.