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Justice Family Lawyers

Justice Family Lawyers

4.9(260 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Justice Family Lawyers is a Sydney-based law firm that practises exclusively in family law. Hayder Shkara, the firm's Legal Services CEO, was named Legal Services CEO of the Year 2026 (Sydney). The firm states it is trusted by over 5,000 families and describes itself as a multi-award winning law firm. It was named Family Law Firm of the Year in Australia (2026) and Best Family Law Firm 2026 – Sydney by Acquisition International's Global Excellence Awards.

It won the Inside Family Law Awards 2025 and a Local Business Award in 2025, was named Best Business of 2024 by ThreeBest Rated, and was listed in Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer Top Specialist Firms 2026. Further recognition includes Best Boutique Family Law Network 2026 – Eastern Australia, Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2026 for Family lawyer of the year, the Community Impact Excellence Award 2026, and the Sydney Young Entrepreneur Legal Award. The firm serves Sydney families.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Justice Family Lawyers handles a range of family law matters, and clients frequently highlight the clarity of the guidance they receive during difficult separations. The work described includes property settlements, binding financial agreements, parenting plans, child support disputes, mediation and inheritance disagreements within blended families. A handful of customers describe feeling supported and informed at each stage, with processes explained in detail and without pressure to take on services they did not need. Hayder is named repeatedly for his honesty and integrity, and Bree is praised for her caring approach, thorough preparation of financial agreements and support through divorce proceedings.

Reviewers note that agreements and parenting plans were drafted carefully, respected cultural and individual circumstances, and kept children's wellbeing central. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is how quickly clients were able to act to protect themselves once advice was given, and how mediation helped maintain stability, including schooling and regular time with both parents. Outcomes mentioned include fair property settlements, court orders that restored financial security and agreements that withstood later challenges. The team's transparency and patience throughout lengthy matters are recurring themes, with clients describing the experience as smooth and free of unnecessary disputes.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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CARLOS OLMEDO CHICAY PESANTEZ10 July 2026

The property settlement felt complicated at the beginning. There were many financial details to review. The lawyers kept everything organised and helped me understand each step

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Joyce Mbiola30 April 2026

Bree helped us prepare a financial agreement before marriage. It was done thoroughly and professionally

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Lucia Belen Baigorria27 March 2026

We contacted Justice Family Lawyers for a prenup. It felt awkward at first, but Bree explained everything clearly and made us feel comfortable asking questions.

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ana elena pablos21 March 2026

We disagreed over schooling due to cultural differences. A balanced parenting plan was created that respected both perspectives. The child’s wellbeing stayed the priority

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Ana Alves16 March 2026

My ex tried to challenge a BFA years later. The lawyers reviewed the agreement and protected my rights properly. The situation was resolved fairly

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Augusto Braguin6 March 2026

Justice Family Lawyers in Sydney helped me understand my rights after years of being financially dependent. My contributions to the family were properly recognised. I felt validated

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Carlos Encina3 March 2026

After separation, my ex refused to pay child support. The legal team guided me through the process step by step. The court order brought much-needed financial stability

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1Movement Legal★ 5,060No
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Contact
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:30
Tuesday08:30–17:30
Wednesday08:30–17:30
Thursday08:30–17:30
Friday08:30–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed