About us
We are a specialist family and relationship law firm based in Sydney with clients across Australia and overseas.
Separation and divorce are among the toughest experiences you will face in your life. We will expertly guide and support you through the process as quickly and efficiently as possible with the aim of minimising your stress and avoiding costly, time-consuming and unpredictable litigation which heightens conflict and damages relationships.
We will help you find achievable and realistic outcomes. We will clearly communicate our advice to you and keep you informed of the progress of your case.
We work closely with Sydney’s leading barristers, property valuers, forensic accountants and health professionals.
Jason, Rebecca and Lisa have been working together achieving successful outcomes for their clients since 2015.
Separation and divorce are among the toughest experiences you will face in your life. We will expertly guide and support you through the process as quickly and efficiently as possible with the aim of minimising your stress and avoiding costly, time-consuming and unpredictable litigation which heightens conflict and damages relationships.
We will help you find achievable and realistic outcomes. We will clearly communicate our advice to you and keep you informed of the progress of your case.
We work closely with Sydney’s leading barristers, property valuers, forensic accountants and health professionals.
Jason, Rebecca and Lisa have been working together achieving successful outcomes for their clients since 2015.
services
We provide expert advice and representation in all areas of family and relationship law, including:
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Property & financial settlementsThere is usually a need for a property and financial settlement following separation. We will advise you on what is a fair division of assets and debts and explore what process will give you the best outcome. It is important that you obtain advice early about your rights and obligations to property settlement (including superannuation), maintenance and child support.
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Parenting arrangements
The most important decision for separating parents is where their children will live and how much time they will spend with each parent and other family members, including stepparents and grandparents. We will help you make arrangements that will work best for your children.
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Maintenance
Each party to a marriage or relationship has a responsibility to financially support their spouse or de facto partner if they are unable to adequately support themselves. This responsibility can continue after separation or divorce. We will advise you of your rights and obligations to pay or receive maintenance.
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DIVORCEDivorce is the legal ending of a marriage and is separate to issues of financial support, property distribution and parenting arrangements. We will advise you of your rights and obligations before applying for a divorce or responding to an application that has been served on you as is may have unintended implications for your financial settlement or parenting case.
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Child support
Each parent is responsible to financially support their children. This responsibility is not changed by separation, where the children live, how much time they spend with each parent, or whether one of the parents has entered a new relationship. You can apply to the Services Australia for child support or you can make your own private arrangements. We can help you formalise your child support agreement for payment of periodic child support, health insurance, medical expenses, school fees, and other school expenses like uniforms, excursions, extra-curricular expenses, tutoring, books, and laptops.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution is a way of resolving disputes out of court. If you can reach agreement without going to court you will save time, money and your stress will be reduced. Importantly, you will maintain control of the outcome. You must make a genuine effort to resolve your dispute through alternative dispute resolution before you can apply to the court for parenting or financial orders. We will help you understand what process is best for you – mediation, family dispute resolution, conciliation, or arbitration.
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Financial Agreements (including pre-nuptial)You can enter into a Financial Agreement before, during or after your marriage or relationship. These agreements are legally binding and can deal with property settlement, superannuation transfers, maintenance, and any incidental matters. Unlike a lot of our colleagues, we prepare and advise on prenuptial agreements to enable you to predetermine how property and maintenance will be dealt with in the event of a breakdown of your marriage or relationship.
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Estate Planning (Wills, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship)A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. We can prepare a legally binding Will that ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death. At the same time, you should consider giving someone authority to look after your financial affairs and make lifestyle, health and medical decisions for you when you are no longer able to make them yourself. We offer a competitive fixed fee for the preparation and witnessing of your Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship.
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Relocation of children
A parent must not relocate the residence of their children to another city, state or country without the permission of the other parent or court order. Relocation matters are complicated and can have serious ramifications for children and parents, so it is important that you obtain pragmatic and expert advice from one of our specialist family lawyers.
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Conveyancing We can help you with the purchase or sale of your property including preparing and examining contract for sale, arranging building and pest inspections, examining strata inspection report, exchanging contract for sale, arranging payment of deposit and stamp duty, calculating adjustments for rates for settlement, and attending settlement. For our professional conveyancing services please call us for a fixed fee quote.
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Our Team
JASON KATSIKARIS | Principal
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Jason is an accredited specialist in family law and has practiced exclusively in family law since his admission in 2001.
Jason is admitted to practice in New South Wales and Queensland. He is also entered on the roll of solicitors in England and Wales. Jason has a range of experience in cases involving divorce, complex property settlements, de facto issues, spouse maintenance, and child support. He has built his reputation as a front runner in difficult financial cases and many of his cases have an international aspect to them. Jason is an experienced litigator but he is motivated to settle cases outside of court. Jason is a family dispute resolution practitioner accredited by the Commonwealth Attorney- General's Department. He assists parties to identify and assess options, and negotiate. |
His services include parenting and financial settlements, legally-assisted mediation, shuttle mediation, multi-party mediation, and child inclusive mediation. Jason is authorised to issue certificates under section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 and Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008. Jason is a volunteer solicitor at the Inner City Legal Centre in Kings Cross.
Qualifications and memberships:
Qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Arts.
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons).
- Masters of Family Law.
- Accredited Specialist – Family Law (NSW).
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution.
- Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW.
- Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of QLD.
- Admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia.
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
REBECCA KEYS | Associate
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Rebecca has practiced exclusively in family law since her admission in 2015.
Rebecca has a broad range of experience in both parenting and financial matters. She has also represented clients in estate matters, including family provision, Wills and probate. She has experience in adoption matters. Rebecca provides empathetic and pragmatic advice. Rebecca is known for her personal and sensitive approach to clients. She is a patient and detailed lawyer who works with clients to achieve efficient and cost-effective outcomes. |
Qualifications and memberships:
- Bachelor of Arts.
- Bachelor of Laws.
- Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW.
- Admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia.
LISA SANDERS | Case Manager & Paralegal
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Lisa is our case manager and paralegal. She is the initial point of contact for all prospective clients. Lisa will arrange and prepare you for your initial consultation with us.
Lisa has over 18 years of experience assisting solicitors in family law, property law, wills and estates, and commercial law. Lisa is currently studying law. |
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