Personal, practical support through separation, parenting and property matters — including fixed-fee and unbundled options for working people.
Family law disputes can be emotionally and financially demanding. The focus is always on clear advice, efficient progress and practical pathways to resolution wherever possible.
Not every matter needs to be resolved through a court. Depending on the circumstances, negotiation, mediation and other dispute resolution processes may save time, cost and stress. Jacqui will give you a realistic picture of your options and the likely path ahead.
Family law matters covered include:
Jacqui's focus in recent years has been helping self-represented litigants by offering unbundled legal services and fixed-fee family law packages — making legal support genuinely accessible for working people who need assistance but cannot commit to full-service representation.
An initial appointment is the best way to understand which approach suits your matter.
People often ask the same core questions early on. These short answers are designed to give you a practical starting point before an initial appointment.
A family lawyer's cost depends on the kind of help you need. Defined work can often be scoped as fixed-fee or stage-based support, while contested or urgent matters usually need tailored costs advice after an initial appointment.
Yes. Unbundled legal services can be used for strategy advice, document review, court preparation, negotiation help or a single hearing. This can be a practical option when you need targeted help and want to manage costs carefully.
Australian divorce law is no-fault. A divorce application generally requires a period of separation and the court being satisfied of the relevant requirements. Jacqui can explain the process and assist with the application.
Parenting issues often involve decisions about where children live, time spent with each parent and major long-term decisions such as education and health. Early advice helps identify priorities and realistic options.
Property matters may be resolved by agreement or through formal court processes if agreement cannot be reached. Timing issues can be important — there are time limits that apply after divorce is finalised.
Where parties have reached agreement, consent orders can make that agreement legally binding. This is often a more efficient and cost-effective outcome than contested proceedings.
Jacqui holds NSW Legal Aid panels for family law and the s102NA cross-examination scheme. She also appears at Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registries around the country.
If you have questions about legal aid eligibility, this can be discussed at your initial appointment.
Bring any court dates, current orders, recent correspondence, and a short timeline of what has happened so far. If finances are part of the issue, bank, asset, debt and income information can also help shape the first advice session.
If your matter involves urgent safety issues, allegations, or a looming court appearance, call directly so priorities can be discussed quickly.
Jacqui Griffin was admitted in NSW in 1999 and has more than 25 years of legal experience. She works in family law, care and protection, domestic violence matters, criminal law and estates across NSW and the NT.
Not always. Some matters are resolved by negotiation, mediation or consent orders. If there is urgency, risk, non-disclosure or entrenched disagreement, court steps may still be necessary.
That can often be addressed by narrowing the scope of help. Many clients only need advice, documents, preparation or support at one stage of a matter rather than full-service representation from start to finish.
You should leave with a clearer picture of your immediate priorities, the likely process, and whether your matter is better suited to fixed-fee work, unbundled help or a tailored estimate.
Family law matters often benefit from early legal advice, even if you are not yet sure what steps to take. An initial appointment can help clarify your position and options.
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If you are comparing costs, fixed-fee options or unbundled support, contact the office so the likely pathway can be discussed before you commit.
Book online for the fastest start, or call directly if your matter is urgent. Family law advice is best sought early.
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