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Balance Family Law

Balance Family Law

4.2(96 reviews)See reviews ↓·Canberra

About the company

Balance Family Law is a family law firm based in Canberra, ACT. The firm is led by Director & Principal Lawyer Perpetua Kish, with Jonathon Naef as Practice Leader & Senior Lawyer. The team includes Associate Lawyer Claire Bousfield, Lawyer Epifanio Terbio, Operations Manager Supratha Thinakaran, Office Manager Melissa Reed, Senior Consultant Lawyer (Litigation) Anne Taylor, Consultant Lawyer Joanna Birtles, Senior Consultant Lawyer Clare Jobson, Law Graduate Vikram Chunilal, Senior Paralegal Adripro Dey, Legal Assistants Faith Churchill and Sophia Solari-Wang, and Administration Assistant Mischa Warwick.

The firm offers family law services including divorce, child support, parenting agreements, property transfers, and estate planning. It uses a structured fixed-fee model arranged in Stages, Phases, & Events. The firm is trained in conflict coaching, collaborative law practice, and human services, and works with financial planners, mediators, and other family court professionals. Perpetua Kish is an adjunct lecturer and assessor with the College of Law in the ACT.

The firm has received over 23 national and international awards and accolades since 2020, including Australian Law Awards Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2020. Perpetua Kish won the Lawyers Weekly Family Law Partner of the Year 2021 and the Australian Law Awards Sole Practitioner of the Year 2021, and received the Gold Ausmumpreneur Award for a Service Business in 2020 and 2021. She received consecutive Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence for work with families and children on the frontline during her time working in child protection. In 2022 and 2023, Perpetua Kish was invited to be a Judge at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards, Partner of the Year Awards, and the National Ausmumpreneur Awards.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

People who turn to this practice for matters such as divorce, property settlement, estate planning and probate consistently highlight the professionalism and care with which their cases were managed. Jono and Pepe are named by clients, who describe both as compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive, with the wider team similarly praised for its warmth and genuine concern for client wellbeing. Several reviewers mention that communication was a strong point, pointing to fast answers, regular follow-ups and clear updates at every stage, which left them feeling reassured during stressful periods.

The preparation of wills and powers of attorney is described as straightforward and stress-free, while family law work is characterised as thorough, efficient and well organised. Costs are repeatedly called fair, up-front and transparent, a detail clients say stood out compared with their expectations of legal fees. Mediators and other professionals who refer people to the Kingston practice report that their mutual clients feel safe, heard and supported, with the team willing to go beyond what was required. That combination of technical skill, steady communication and genuine humanity is the theme running through the feedback.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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David Croxford19 May 2026

Couldn’t speak more highly of my association with Balance Family Law. They were engaged for a number of family law services which they provided expertly, thoroughly and efficiently. Their communication was also first rate. Would recommend highly.

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Karen Betts2 January 2026

Ignore the bogus one star reviews, which are not true at all. This firm is wonderful. They care, their costs are transparent, up front and reasonable, and they operate with integrity, warmth, and always in your best interests. And their expertise and knowledge really stand out. Highly recommended and definitely your go to should you need family law or related services. So glad I met them, and had them on my side from the get go.

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socco17 September 2025

A firm that combines skill with integrity, I wholeheartedly recommend Balance Family Law. Jonathon and his team's ability to consistently deliver outstanding quality under tight deadlines is a testament to their professionalism, efficiency, and unwavering commitment to excellence. For a single-income family, they offer exceptional value and deliver great results without being a financial strain.Throughout the entire engagement, I felt completely at ease— not worried, always comfortable, and confident in their expertise. They are very transparent and they foster a safe, reliable environment that makes collaboration seamless and enjoyable.

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Lach Richardson15 September 2025

Balance Family Law (Particularly Jonathon) were exceptional to deal with during an otherwise challenging time. My experience with them was filled with empathy, understanding and respect. They provided simple explanations to help me understand the complicated legal process I was participating in. Their fee structure was clear from the beginning and at no stage did I feel that I was being overcharged for their services. If you're looking for a family lawyer, get in touch with Balance Family Law.

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Daniel Smart17 June 2025

It was a pleasure to deal with Jono and his colleagues for my family law matters. He was compassionate, professional and proactive. I highly recommend Jono and the wider team from Balance Family Law for any family law matters. Thanks again, Dan

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Sarah Hardie25 May 2025

The team at Balance family law are exceptional. I work with them on a regular basis, & our mutual clients feel safe having Balance as part of their team, knowing they have their best interests at heart.

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Denise Sutherland24 May 2025

Working with Jono at Balance Family Law was one of the best decisions I've made in recent years. He helped me to navigate the uncharted waters of my separation, divorce and estate planning with equanimity, sound advice, kindness, generosity and good humour. I highly recommend them.

Family lawyers in Canberra compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Canberra are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Farrar Gesini Dunn★ 4,9226No
2Neilan Stramandinoli Family Law★ 4,952No
3Australian Family Lawyers - Canberra★ 4,222No
4Balance Family Law (this page)★ 4,296No
Contact
+61261891748balancefamilylaw.com.au11 Parbery St, Kingston ACT 2604
Working hours
Monday11:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–15:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed