Cargill Family Law

Cargill Family Law is a family law firm founded in 2020 by Rachel Jones, who is the Principal Lawyer. Jones has practised law for over 18 years, including over 9 years exclusively in family law. She began her career at Slater and Gordon in 2007, remaining there for 11 years, and has also worked at Blackwood Family Lawyers and as a principal lawyer at Gordon Legal in Melbourne.

Jones holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Monash University, completed in 2007, and will complete a Masters of Laws (Family Law) at the College of Law in mid 2026. The firm is based in Ballarat, with offices in Bacchus Marsh and Melbourne available by appointment. It provides family law services including property and financial settlements and parenting arrangements. In suitable cases, fixed fee agreements and 'pay at the end' payment options are offered. 80% of the firm's clients avoid the Family Court system.

People navigating marriage consent orders, property settlements and other family law disputes describe Rachel Jones as the central figure in their experience, and the themes that recur across accounts are clarity, empathy and dependable guidance through stressful proceedings. Several customers recount being kept informed as matters progressed, consulted before correspondence was sent, and given frank explanations of each step in plain language rather than legal jargon. The thoroughness of her advice comes up often, with reviewers noting that documents were scrutinised closely and potential errors identified before they caused problems.

Warmth and sensitivity are repeatedly mentioned alongside professionalism, particularly by those facing court proceedings or a difficult financial settlement, who describe feeling supported and less anxious as a result. The conduct of cases is portrayed as dignified and respectful, and outcomes are generally reported as better than anticipated. Fees are characterised as reasonable for the work performed. Engagements described in the feedback include consent orders, divorce and separation matters, financial settlements and urgent court proceedings in Ballarat, with clients singling out her reliability, responsiveness and calm approach to next steps.