Peaceful resolution | Balance Family Lawyers

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to handle conflict peacefully.

There are endless reasons why couples separate.

The Australian legal system treats the symptoms but rarely looks at the causes of a relationship breakdown.

Focusing on legal issues alone does not always resolve conflict, even once matters are settled. Exploring the cause of a separation can often result in a better outcome for everyone.

We provide you support to addressing the legal issues and can also work with you to identify other issues that may disrupt an agreement or cause ongoing conflict.

We work with other professionals such as financial planners and psychologists to provide well-rounded support and advice.

We Offer:

Separation Strategy Services
Conflict Coaching
Interest-based Negotiation
Dispute Resolution
- Collaborative Law
- Mediation (consultant or independent mediators engaged)
- Arbitration (independent arbitrator engaged)

Online Separation Agreements – Forward >>
Binding Child Support Agreements
Binding Financial Agreements (including “prenups”)
Document preparation and review for self-represented parties in contested proceedings
Legal advice and guidance
Estate Planning including simple and complex wills and trusts

Contact us for a free 15 minute phone consult to find out more.

Make sure you download our guide “5 Steps to an Amicable Divorce”

What our clients say

Pepe and Jonathon handled my case with kindness, understanding and professionalism. It’s took a lot of patience and time but they never gave up and made me feel supported the whole way through.

I sincerely appreciate the style you have approached my Family Law Matter and I have NO hesitation in recommending you.

Pepe - this is my first experience with lawyers in my young 37 years at first I was very close as I thought you would like the rest, but I was very wrong indeed.

Pepe, just a short note to say thank you for your assistance. For what it’s worth your professionalism is only exceeded by your sincerity and kindness.

Many thanks for how easy you made our property transfer. Process was so smooth and you were both fantastic to deal with.

Jonathon, I must say that in 4 years you and Pepe are the most efficient and prompt team I have ever met, you both responded quickly and courteously to all my unresolved issues and question and problems with the previous team.

Pepe has kept me sane! At all times she’s been professional, responsive, direct and friendly.

I appreciate all you have done for me Pepe.I would not have got this far without your hard work.

Genuinely committed to positive outcomes and minimising the nastiness that can be associated with family law matters. Real technical expertise plus human sensitivity.

I can’t begin to thank you enough for all of your hard work on K’s behalf and we are overjoyed at the outcome.

Jonathon and Pepe handled my case very respectfully and efficiently.

I highly recommend Perpetua Kish (Pepe). She handled my case without my care, respect and dedication.

Words can’t describe how grateful we are. Thanks for everything - I can’t help but think if we had you from the start and this process would’ve been successful.

Thank you so much - you and counsel were both incredible today. A great result!

I would like to say how happy I am with the current service. Pepe and Jono were very proactive and helpful in what became a drawn out and difficult process.

I can’t honestly find the words to thank you enough for all the work you have done for the kids and me. To say I am relieved is an understatement.

Thanks once again for your understanding and support. Pepe and Jono kick another goal!

Really great people to work with. They know their stuff and are also compassionate and caring as well as understanding and explaining all the legal jargon. I highly recommend.

I referred one of my client’s to Pepe and was very impressed with the compassion she showed and the way she was able to help my client.

I approached Pepe for some advice on behalf of a friend who is in the process of separating from her husband. Pepe was very professional throughout our dealings and extremely patient with all of my questions.

Genuinely committed to positive outcomes and minimising the nastiness that can be associated with family law matters. Real technical expertise plus human sensitivity.

Pepe and Jono are Amazing! They care.

Working with Balance Family Law was excellent and seamless. I feel like I had absolute certainty as to my legal fees. I would absolutely refer them to friends and family for their timely and courteous service.

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“The type of person you are is usually reflected

“The type of person you are is usually reflected in your business. To improve your business, first improve yourself.”

We have created a little law firm that is a reflection of our core beliefs and values. Kindness, optimism, innovation and a commitment to growth. We work on being true to ourselves every day, both in and out of the business!

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What is Collaborative Law? How does it differ from

What is Collaborative Law? How does it differ from other types of dispute resolution? Who does it benefit? Is it the right approach for you?

Pepe all these questions (and more) with our friend and colleague, Cristina Huesch from Alliance Family Law.

It’s about understanding ‘why’ a person wants something instead of focusing on ‘what they want’ or what they are ‘entitled to’ according to the law.

By focusing on understanding interests, collaborative lawyers can “tailor solutions that work for both parties, not just solutions that make each person equally unhappy.”

Click the link in our bio to watch the videos....

#collaboration #problemsolving #separation #divorce #cooperation #peacemaker #divorcecoach #divorcesucks #divorcerecovery #mediation #movingforward #canberralife #canberra #canberrakids #canberralocals #canberrabusiness #familylaw #familydisputeresolution #conflictresolution #divorceattorney #collaborativelaw #collaborativefamilylaw #happyhumpday #canberralegal #sundaymotivation #sundayfunday

Family law can be a tough gig at times and these s

Family law can be a tough gig at times and these super special individuals definitely bring some much needed kindness (and fun!) to the profession. I am proud to introduce TKC - The Kindness Collective. A group of like-minded collaborative professionals working in the the family law space with a goal to educate, inspire and connect. TKC is a collaboration between @balance_family_law @canberramediationcentre @flourishfamilylaw @thecompassionatefamilylawyer @bdnlawyers @breathmediation @cristinahuesch and Anya Aidman. We look forward to our 2021 projects but for now - 🎅🏼 🍷 🥂 🎉

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Yo! We’ve been a little bit absent on socials du

Yo! We’ve been a little bit absent on socials due to the craziness of the silly season! Werk, werk, werk and no play! Time to change that! Note our S T R I C T holiday dates. We ain’t wicked so we get to rest! Catch us on the flip side!
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🗣 Good communication: It’s the backbone of a

🗣 Good communication:

It’s the backbone of any good relationship - including the relationship that begins when a marriage or partnerships ends. 💔

Now more than ever, working on your communication matters because a whole lot of emotions are now in the mix which can and will easily derail the path to an amicable separation if not kept in check!

Let’s start with the 3 Cs.

1. CARE - this is a sh*t time. Your partner may be hurting as much as you, or more, if you instigated the break up. Listen to understand, show compassion and be respectful. Think about how you would you like to be treated and spoken to. Kindness goes along way!

2. CONVERSE - don’t make assumptions, don’t stew over things. Talk it out. If you need help, there are some awesome professionals who specialise in mediation like our friends at @canberramediationcentre @breathmediation @theseparationplace and @flourishfamilylaw

3. COMMIT - Set some ground rules for communication and stick to them. Commit to being polite and civil. Decide when and how the discussion should take place. Make sure it’s a time when you can both focus and won’t be distracted by the kids or work.

Happy Monday friends #talkitout

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A few days ago, I posted about Bronnie Ware’s 5

A few days ago, I posted about Bronnie Ware’s 5 regrets of the dying and promised to go through each one, and reflect on our work with our family law and estate planning clients.

One of these regrets is standing out for a Jono and me quite a lot of late as we approach Xmas with the increasing pressure to get stuff done!

It should come as no surprise that one of the 5 regrets of the dying is “𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥”. Many of those interviewed, deeply regretted spending so much time of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

Jono and I were blessed to work with a wonderful client who sadly passed away earlier year. She was a luminous soul, who had, before her death and illness, made the brave decision to change direction in her life. She was full of courage and we witnessed that courage grow and grow as she battled a very aggressive cancer. Something beautiful that happened during her end of life journey, was her reconnection to those close to her. And the kindness and love that was so strong and palpable. This client had said to me, right from the beginning, “don’t work so hard. Enjoy your life. Have fun. Savour the moments”. She gently cautioned me not to work so hard and to spend more time with my family and friends.

We are slowly (ok, very slowly) but surely following her advice and trying to find that perfect balance - which isn’t as unattainable as one may think, but can be challenging at times. We are working to banish the hustle! You can still get stuff done without hustling. Just you watch.

Thank you and rest in peace and joy to this beautiful client, and friend. You have taught us so much.

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“Jono & Pepe were great to work with, understand

“Jono & Pepe were great to work with, understanding and available to reassure and assist. They understood my needs and offered solutions in a friendly, well-communicated manner. At all times during my separation, Jono & Pepe met and exceeded my expectations with friendly support, advice and explanations. Balance Family Law’s fee structure is easy to follow with no surprises. I knew what I was paying for well in advance. Phone calls and emails were always promptly returned without adding extra dollars to the account. It's all-inclusive. If I was uncertain or needed reassurance, I simply contacted Jono or Pepe. They were always happy to help, and I never felt like my questions were trivial or had been asked a million time before.” S.W - Estates and family law client

🤩We are always delighted to get feedback like this from our colleagues and clients. It reminds us we are doing something right! 🎯#testimonial #willslawyers #thoughtfulthursday #divorcelawyers🕊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀
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𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘐 𝘨𝘰?

When I see a client for the first time, sometimes they’re just thinking about separating. They want to leave, but they’re afraid. Afraid because they will leave the safety and security of what is known and familiar - to embark on a new journey. A journey that may be full of challenges, risks and struggles.

Equally, they don’t want to live with regrets. And for some of them, this means taking a leap of faith and throwing themselves into the unknown.

They will walk away from the expectations that they and others have ever had of them and look forward to the opportunity for a new beginning and a sense of freedom. They will let go their fears, the opinions of others, societal pressures and obligations and commit to revisiting, or in some cases finding out what makes them joyful, and what they are good at and passionate about, without all the inhibitions that were part of the territory in their previous relationship.

The wonderfully insightful @louisemathiaschpc introduced me to Bronnie Ware’s 5 Regrets of the dying. Bronnie, a palliative care nurse, asked her patients about their regrets or what they would have done differently in their lives, given the opportunity. From these discussions, 5 common themes surfaced.

Every few days, I will reflect on one of these 5 common regrets in a post and what I have learnt from the experiences of those we work with, who have made the decision, often a very brave decision, to leave the safety of the shore to explore the ocean and beyond, that is life.

Sharing these experiences may help others have the courage to make some hard decisions and hopefully, go on to live their best life, without regrets.

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