Our approach

Taking care of what’s important to you.

You’ll notice that we aren’t like your traditional law practice when you first arrive at KMJ Family Law.

Listen and Advise

Support Systems

Negotiation

Drafting Documents

Respect

From the outset, we listen.

We will listen carefully to you.

Taking care of what’s important to you, we will clearly identify the issues as they arise, explain the relevant law, and guide you through the various considerations, options, and strategies to help you decide what to do next.

We are here for you; rest assured you will receive empathy, understanding and confidentiality.

It’s your family, your future. Our expertise.

Your Problems are real. So are our Solutions.

You can entrust KMJ Family Law to gain the right support you need, when you need it most; be it mediators, counsellors, information or even courses about keeping separation positive for your children. We aren’t like other traditional law practices. We centre on what your family needs.

You take Control.

We understand that your next steps can make all the difference in your world, which is why we support you to negotiate your own agreements directly with your former partner. But of course, if things unfortunately get complicated, or there is high conflict, bullying or domestic violence, we will step in to negotiate on your behalf.

Advocating for You.

When an agreement has been reached, KMJ Family Law will draft legally binding documents to formalise your agreement.

And when you need a lawyer by your side we represent you, whether in negotiations by correspondence between lawyers, at mediation, or in court.

Thinking of leaving? Know Your Rights.

You have the right to a fair deal financially.

You have the right to live without fear for your personal safety (our expertise includes domestic violence)

Children have the right to be safe.

Children have the right to enjoy meaningful relationships with both parents and other people who are important to them.

You have the right to a fair, honest, and confidential relationship with your lawyers.

You have the right to equality under the law (our expertise includes LGBTIQ+ Relationships)

The experience you expect from a law firm with the comfort and compassion you deserve from a friend.

Our Expertise

Domestic Violence

Be heard. You have the right to live without fear for your personal safety. KMJ specialise in Domestic Violence orders and mediation. Your Family, Your Future. Our Experience.

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Parenting after Separation

Who your children will live and spend time with (often referred to as “child custody and access” or “child residence and contact”), parenting decisions such as education, parenting plans and consent orders.

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Thinking of Separating?

Perhaps your relationship is not going as well as you always hoped it would. When this happens, it is not uncommon to start considering separation. KMJ will help guide you through the next steps.

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Divorce

In most cases, people do not need a lawyer to get a divorce, but many people appreciate our support to navigate these, at times, murky waters.

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Property Settlements

Property settlement arrangements include the division of assets, liabilities, and superannuation stemming out of both a marriage and a de facto relationship.

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Financial Matters

In addition to property and dividing assets, Financial Matters may also include Spousal maintenance, binding financial agreements and child support agreements.

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LGBTIQ+ Relationships

You have a right to equality under the law and we’re your strong confidants to see that through. The right steps can make all the difference. We centre your family’s needs so you can take care of what’s most important to you.

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Going to Court?

Should you ever find yourself in a position where you must go to court, we’ll help you through it with the advocacy you expect from a law firm sprinkled with the comfort and compassion you’d expect from a friend.

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Legal Aid

Social justice and access to quality family law services for everyone are important to us. We are here to help. Where possible, we will act for you on a grant of Legal Aid.

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