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Stewart Family Law

Stewart Family Law

4.7(66 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brisbane

About the company

Stewart Family Law is a Brisbane CBD-based family law firm founded in 2011 by Judy Stewart. Judy Stewart is the Legal Practitioner Director and Principal Solicitor, an Accredited Family Law Specialist recognised by the Queensland Law Society, a nationally accredited mediator (AMDRAS), a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, a Parenting Coordinator, and a Collaborative Lawyer. She was formerly an Independent Children's Lawyer, an AIFLAM Registered Arbitrator, and a Separate Representative in the Children's Court.

She holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2003), a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England (2003), and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Queensland (1988). She is a member of the Queensland Law Society and the Family Law Practitioners Association, and an admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

She was named 2027 Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' for Family Law in Brisbane and has been recommended as a Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer on Doyle's Guide every year since 2017. Temika Slee is the Associate Director and holds a dual law and journalism degree. The firm has over 40 years of combined family law experience and prioritises out-of-court settlements through negotiation or mediation. Services include family law advice, divorce and separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, financial agreements, domestic violence orders, mediation, arbitration, and parenting coordination.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Stewart Family Law receives steady praise from clients moving through separation, divorce, property settlement and mediation. Reviewers describe a team that is professional and compassionate, keeping communication clear throughout and returning calls promptly, which clients say eases the strain of difficult matters. Judy Stewart is named often for her expertise and kindness, and her mediation work is singled out for a calming presence, separate rooms that lower tension and a child-focused approach that helps parties reach fair resolutions.

Lauren Holm is likewise commended for her command of Australian family law, her straightforward honesty and her advocacy through challenging property settlements, while Temika draws note for patience, close attention to individual circumstances and staying ahead of court deadlines. A point made in several accounts is how heard and informed clients feel, with the wider team described as welcoming and supportive from the first meeting. Mediation, divorce work and property settlement feature frequently, alongside advice clients call practical and tailored rather than generic. Many describe difficult processes made more manageable, with guidance they trusted and outcomes they saw as realistic. Judy Stewart's mediation practice remains a recurring theme across the feedback.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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ray K18 February 2026

Well I can say it wld be waste of Ur time going there thinking temika is a very experienced accredited lawyer but I got zero advice from her and infact she mislead me n put me in fear tgh I knew my case is strong and I am right .so I wld never go der .too expensive n zero help

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T Smith9 February 2026

Highly recommend this firm to anyone needing assistance with their family law matter. Always professional, returns calls promptly, always puts my mind at ease when overthink the little things and excellent at what they do. A1 service - can’t recommend you enough!

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Kate S5 February 2026

Excellent mediation services, lovely staff and beautiful offices. I highly recommend SFL for all family law matters.

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Sylvia Lee30 October 2025

I would like to say a huge thank you to Judy Stewart for all her help, expertise and kindness to me and my family, during a very stressful time. Much appreciated. Happily recommend her.

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David Brown29 October 2025

I am compelled to leave a 5 star review for Stewart Family Law and the amazing Lawyer who guided me through a very difficult and challenging property settlement and achieved the best possible and realistic outcome for me. Her name is Lauren Holm and I cannot recommend this amazing Lawyer and Lady enough. Lauren was so straightforward and honest and from the very first conversation it was evident that Lauren’s knowledge of Australian Family Law was at an incredibly high level. I knew I was in great hands immediately. I changed Law Firms mid settlement and was so pleasantly surprised with respect to the new level of representation I was receiving. Miss ensured that I was fully aware of all possibilities and outcomes and provided me with genuine guidance that was in my best interest. Miss was also able to bring the matter to a timely conclusion. I am incredibly grateful to Lauren and Stewart Family Law. If you are in the daunting process of choosing a lawyer then please take it from someone who has experience and choose these guys. You won’t regret it. Dave 😊

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DASARI ANURADHA7 September 2025

I had a very positive experience working with Temika. She was patient and took the time to listen to my circumstances in detail, rather than giving a one-size-fits-all approach. She genuinely cares about helping her clients and always looks for the best possible outcome, doing everything practical to achieve results. Temika was consistently ahead of deadlines, which gave me peace of mind knowing court dates and important matters would never be missed. She is well-prepared, highly organized, and very reliable. Even on days when she was in court and couldn’t offer an appointment right away, she still made sure to reply as soon as she could — at the very least with an email — so I was never left without communication. This was especially important when I was stressed and anxious and emotional toll I had from my court matters, as her responsiveness gave me reassurance during difficult times. I highly recommend Temika to anyone seeking a lawyer who is professional, caring, and truly committed to her clients’ needs.

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Elzette Genis5 August 2025

I had an exceptional experience with Stewart Family Law. From the very beginning, the team was professional, compassionate, and incredibly supportive. They took the time to understand my situation and made a difficult process feel so much more manageable. Their communication was clear and consistent, and I always felt informed and confident in the advice I was receiving. Every team member I dealt with was kind, respectful, and truly had my best interests at heart. I’m so grateful for their guidance and expertise - I honestly couldn’t have asked for better representation. Thank you again!

Family lawyers in Brisbane compared

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1Phillips Family Law★ 5,033No
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6Stewart Family Law (this page)★ 4,766No
Contact
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed