Blackwood Family Lawyers

Fantastic, detailed advice for my divorce – I worked with Blackwood Family Lawyers, particularly Cassandra Selvaggio, for my divorce settlement, and I wanted to share my positive experience. Cassandra's attention to detail gave me confidence from the start. Navigating a divorce is tough, but her careful approach and understanding of family law reassured me. What impressed me most was… Read more ·  1

Cassandra's dedication to a fair settlement within my budget. She handled legal complexities while considering financial implications, making sure the outcome was both just and financially feasible.

Equally important was Cassandra's understanding of maintaining a positive relationship with my ex. Her approach was legally sound and sensitive to the emotional aspects, fostering cooperation over contention.

In the end, Cassandra's dedication led to a favourable settlement, making the process as smooth as possible. I appreciate her expertise and the support from Blackwood Family Lawyers. If you're looking for a law firm with a human touch and legal excellence, I highly recommend them.

Highly recommend this Family law firm – Cassandra Selvaggio has a personable approach and she took care of me with patience, compassion and respect. My case was long, complex and difficult. Cassandra worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome for me in my property settlement. I would like to thank my barrister, Johannes Schmidt, for helping with my settlement. Sarah Askin, who… Read more ·  1

assists Cassandra, is lovely to deal with. Her kind and friendly manner helped support me thru my anxious days. On one occasion, she assisted me with a problem I was having at my local bank branch. She went out into the cold miserable rainy weather to take paperwork to the city branch, to ensure the bank could act immediately after one of my court hearings. She is a great asset to the firm. Thank you to Sarah Elkins, who completed my property transfer with efficiency and ease. Cassandra helped me through my difficult and challenging days of divorce. With her as my lawyer, I have been able to move forward to my better days of happiness. I am forever grateful.

Blackwood Family Lawyers, Not just a Name! – I absolutely recommend this family law firm. The word "family " in their name is how I felt I was treated by all of their employees. Especially Jennifer Zekirovska, she is a lovely, caring, understanding young lady. Very professional, listened and heard all of my very personal and private information, with the utmost respect and compassion… Read more ·  1

towards me. She made me feel like I was talking to my sister. I didn't have a problem trusting in her. I had a very complexed case. Jennifer did it all and got me the best barristers,. Both my barristers were incredibly professional, caring and supportive. I thank them too. Given all of the complexity of my case, Jennifer was able to keep me up to date as soon as things changed. I knew everything that was happening in the process throughout the whole case as if I was there with her in her office. I got the outcome that I believe was fair and safe for all concerned. I couldn't think of anyone else I would of wanted to of gone through my case with than Jennifer Zekirovska, I will miss her but am so grateful and lucky to of had the opportunity to have meet such a happy, positive, supportive, professional young lady. She is very knowledgeable and extremely good at her job. I hope I never have to go to court again, but if I do, there's only one law firm and lawyer I would use again and that's Blackwood Family Lawyers with Jennifer. You are a beautiful soul and an asset to Blackwood Family Lawyers. I can't forget Ally Brown with my links for meetings and court. Thank you, Ally! Katherine, in sending my invoices and receipts, all set out so well, clear and easy to follow. Thank you. I have the highest respect for the high quality of work and knowledge that you all possess to provide your clients with the best and fairest outcomes of their case.

I wish you all, all the best !! A very happy client Ms Rebecca Lloyd

I had a fantastic experience with Mary Young and her Assistant Sarah Elkins on my family law matter. Mary was nothing short of exceptional-her expertise and compassionate approach made all the difference. She provided clear guidance every step of the way and was always available to address my concerns. Their professionalism and expertise made the… Read more

process smooth and stress-free. Mary provided clear guidance, while Sarah was always responsive and organised. Together they achieved a great result that exceeded my expecations. Highly recommended!

Excellent Service - Professional and Highly Experienced – Blackwood Family Lawyers, Generally Knowledgeable in Law, Skilled Negotiators. I can't recommend their services enough. I was always kept fully informed of updates throughout the processes. Alison Finch helped me negotiate and resolve my separation settlement and I am very happy and relieved with the outcome. Show reply

Professional and diligent – I had a great experience dealing with Melissa Hine and Meghan Toi throughout my separation. I really valued Melissa's expert advice as she guided and briefed me throughout the process. It was a great comfort and peace of mind to have someone with such legal experience taking care of matters on my behalf. Show reply

Horrible, incompetent, expensive – Estimated cost was 30K in July 2023, changed lawyers on me without consultation or advice, doubling the fees. 12 months later said it will cost in excess of 90K. Incompetent, bad legal advice after bad legal advice leading me astray, has no strategy, does not care about how to get you the best outcome. They only care about money in the trust. They… Read more

use that as an excuse for not doing the work in a timely fashion. Then they use the money in the trust inefficiently then ask you for more. BE AWARE, they are not 5 starts. Don't be fooled like me

Should be zero stars – They made some very basic fundamental strategic mistakes dealing with my separation as they naively believed the other party would just do the "right" thing. Instead the other party did the very legal things that saved them the most amount of money. As a result I received tens of thousands of dollars less than I would have. I changed lawyers part… Read more

way through proceedings as a result but the damage was already done. More concerning is when I advised them of the deficiencies in their advice and their approach they denied any responsibility for their advice. I chose them because of the good google reviews and I am massively worse off. Choose another firm.

Not punctual or customer/client focused – My appointment was at 1pm, yet it wasn't until 1:25pm that the lawyers finally got around to speaking with me. During my waiting time I wasn't so much as offered a glass of water, a cup of tea, or a coffee. Not a very good first impression to say the least. At the end of our consult I was going to be further charged on top of the amount that they… Read more

had initially quoted me (to apparently compensate for 25 minutes delay of my appointment that was apparently associated with the lawyers looking over my documents). Caveat emptor.

I cannot speak highly enough of Gemma Clover and her assistant Sarah Elkins. Throughout my entire family court matter, Gemma provided an exceptional level of professionalism, clarity, and reassurance. Family law can be incredibly overwhelming and emotional, yet Gemma consistently made me feel informed, supported, and confident in every step of… Read more

the process. Her ability to explain complex legal matters in a calm, practical way truly set her apart.

Sarah was equally wonderful. She was always responsive, kind, and organised, ensuring communication was seamless and that nothing ever felt too difficult or stressful to navigate. Her warmth and efficiency made a genuine difference.

What stood out most was the genuine care and ongoing support I received. I never felt like “just another client.” Both Gemma and Sarah demonstrated patience, empathy, and a clear commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for my situation. Their guidance and dedication ultimately helped bring my matter to a successful conclusion with final consent orders.

I am incredibly grateful for their support and would wholeheartedly recommend Gemma and Sarah to anyone needing a knowledgeable, compassionate, and highly capable legal team at Blackwood Family Lawyers.

Melissa Hine from Blackwood Family Lawyers is truly amazing! Her integrity, genuine care and legal knowledge is outstanding! But most of all Melissa is truly an amazing human being, she stood by me and advocated for me with a great outcome in such a difficult time, I will never forget. Thank you so much Melissa

I cannot thank Kate Wild, Sarah Elkins, and the entire team at Blackwood Family Lawyers enough for their extraordinary support, expertise, and compassion. Going through a family law matter is never easy, but from the very beginning, they approached my case with a level of professionalism and kindness that made all the difference. Kate Wild, in… Read more

particular, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also deeply empathetic. She guided me through every step of the process with clarity and confidence, making sure I understood my rights and options. Her attention to detail and tireless advocacy gave me a sense of stability during a time that felt overwhelmingly uncertain. I always felt like I had someone in my corner who truly cared.

Sarah Elkins also brought warmth and sharp legal insight to every interaction. Together, they form a powerhouse of calm, intelligent, and strategic representation.

The final settlement reflected not just their legal skill, but also their ability to really listen and fight for what matters most to their clients. I felt respected, heard, and protected throughout.

If you are looking for a family law firm that combines legal excellence with humanity, I wholeheartedly recommend Blackwood Family Lawyers. They helped me navigate one of the most difficult chapters of my life with grace and strength, and I will always be grateful.

Incredible professional wisdom and support – Melissa offered incredible professional wisdom and support during my divorce. I appreciated her direct approach and the clarity she provided on the entire process. She also worked with me to move the proceedings through in a timeframe that suited me and in getting me the result I was hoping to achieve. I highly recommend Melissa and the Blackwood Family team. Show reply

Melissa and Meghan showed dedication and sensitivity – Melissa and Meghan were wonderful. They were compassionate to my situation and assisted me greatly. They were dedicated in attempting to finalise the settlement and kept me informed every step of the way. Having them on your team is fantastic Show reply

Happy client – Elizabeth and Sarah were fantastic to deal with. Very responsive to communication and verbally clear with requirements. Both ladies have been extremely professional and timely.

Great Experience – Caroline ensured a seamless and stress free transaction through assisting with my situation. She provided sincere advice and helped me every step of the way. You will be in good hands with Caroline and her team.

Awesome chicks. Awesome Legal Talent. 5 Stars! – Dealt with Alison Finch for my family law matter. Had to pay out my (deadbeat ex) to just get rid of him. Dead weight! Ha! Alison was soooo patient with what drug out for years and was not just a lawyer but a friendly face and voice when I needed it. She was honest and never pressured me or made me feel like I was "just another number". … Read more ·  1

After the payout fiasco was finalised, I dealt with Sarah Elkins as my conveyancing lawyer and just like Alison... she went above and beyond what I would have considered excellent customer service if that's even possible! I will absolutely use Sarah again for my next property purchase/sale... and with all due respect... hope to never need Alison again LOL. Thanks Ladies! Love ya guts!

Melissa is the best! – I would highly recommend Melissa Hine of Blackwood Family Lawyers. It was my first interaction with a family lawyer case and she made the process very easy by explaining things expertly, concisely and candidly. Melissa was diligent in checking in with me and providing timely updates as well as frequently correcting the other parties typos and… Read more ·  1

errors in information. While I hope I won't need to be involved in a similar case in future, I know exactly who to call if I do!

Excellent – Andrew Blake and team were handling my case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome.Andrew professionalism and expertise were evident from our first meeting. He took the time to understand every detail of my situation and provided clear guidance throughout the entire process. Andrew Blake was always accessible, promptly responding to… Read more ·  1

any questions or concerns I had.His knowledge of the law and strategic approach were instrumental in achieving a favourable result for my case.

I highly recommend Andrew Blake to anyone seeking legal representation. His dedication to their clients and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome are truly commendable.

Excellent Family Lawyer – Melissa was very efficient, responsive and professional in the way she handled my property settlement. She achieved a great outcome by consent Orders and Financial Agreement following Mediation, and will shortly be supporting with my divorce application. She was very attentive to detail and made a stressful situation and process much easier to… Read more ·  1

work through. I would highly recommend Melissa and Blackwood Family Lawyers to anyone in need of family law advice / services.

Family lawyers – I had a very positive experience with Bryn, Kelly and Sarah. They provided great advice and support; being extremely professional, compassionate and patient throughout. They were always available to answer any questions and used simple clear and prompt communication which made for a smooth and efficient process. This ultimately made a difficult time much easier to navigate. I cannot thank them enough for their help. Show reply

Excellent service – The services provided by Melissa Hine- Accredited specialist in Family Law was excellent and helpful with a friendly and cooperative approach.Her work is highly appreciated and thanks so much for your support. Show reply

Blackwoods deliver an excellent outcome – After Kate Wild’s maternity leave I was put in the, what I was to find, the most capable hands of Mary Young and the ever efficient Sarah Elkins. My matter continued on its course in the highly professional and effective manner Kate had bought me used to and is close to being at a very satisfying conclusion. I am now an advocate for Blackwoods and have been happy to recommend them a number of times. Show reply

Excellent Family Lawyer – I highly recommend Jennifer Zekirovska from Blackwood Family Lawyers. I had a very complicated and challenging divorce battle and I felt confident with Jennifer supporting me every step of the way. She has extensive knowledge and experience in family law, she is very thorough and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome. Jennifer always… Read more ·  1

kept me well informed and explained everything clearly. She has a kind and caring manner, which helped me through a very stressful and emotional time. Jennifer is someone who I trust and highly recommend to anyone going through a difficult divorce. I am extremely pleased with the outcome.

Thank you Jennifer. You're an amazing lawyer and a beautiful person - worth your weight in gold! Thank you to the team at Blackwood, especially Desi and Sarah for providing excellent administration support and conveyancing services. You helped make the whole process easy to understand and run smoothly until settlement.

Excellent service - professional and highly experienced – Blackwood Family Law acted on my behalf following the breakdown of my marriage - in short, they were excellent. Mary Young and Sarah Elkins were the amazing lawyers working with me to resolve the matter. At all times they were professional, sensitive and highly knowledgable on the details and nuance of family law. Their calm and measured… Read more ·  1

approach ensured that my matter was resolved in a positive manner. At all times, my options were clearly explained and the way ahead agreed and implemented. Mine was a quite a complex matter and it was handled expertly and without flaw.

I can not recommend Blackwoods highly enough - they are definitely the team you want on your side.

Caring, trustworthy lawyer for working through a challenging issue – I am very happy with the assistance I received from Blackwood Family Lawyers, and more specifically Melissa, and I highly recommend their services without any hesitation. Melissa's professionalism, knowledge, diligence, patience and effort in working fairly towards a good outcome in a timely manner were very much appreciated. Melissa always… Read more ·  1

communicated promptly, even after hours when necessary, and her attention to detail was exemplary.

Thank you, Melissa and Blackwood Family Lawyers.

Trusted Lawyer that is essential throughout a difficult time ! – Having dealt with Blackwood Family Lawyers and more specifically Melissa i cant recommend there services enough. The professionalism, communication and strive to achieve the outcome i desired made a stressful experience that much easier. I was always kept fully informed of the processes, updates and timeframes throughout. Melissa also made sure… Read more ·  1

all external parties such as realestate agents and surveyors where kept up to date and on the same page to make settlement a seamless process.

Thank you Melissa and Blackwood Family Lawyers.

Helped me secure a good settlement outcome as efficiently as possible, while taking care to safeguard my best interests – I employed the services of Cassandra Salvagio of Blackwoods to help me negotiate and resolve my separation and property settlement. Cassandra, and Blackwoods generally, were good communicators, skilled negotiators, knowledgable in law, and always highly professional. Over the course of the negotiations it became clear to me I had the superior team… Read more ·  1

in my corner. Cassandra helped me to secure a good settlement outcome in difficult circumstances, as efficiently as possible, and took care to safeguard my best interests.

Highly recommend – Recommended by someone in the industry, always professional and understanding, set realistic expectations, held the line when required. With much gratitude, I highly recommend Caroline and the BFL team. Show reply

Clear and personal navigation through high emotions – With external emotional friction points compounding an already difficult situation, the personal and professional guidance enabled clear direction. This ultimately resulted in the appropriate priorities being addressed, in turn expediating a positive outcome. Show reply

A LAWYER THAT I TRUST – I was so impressed with the service that I received from Caitlin. From our first meeting to the end the communication was excellent. When I went to mediation I was so comfortable and confident that I had the best representation and that my lawyer was on my side. What ever the outcome I would know that the best deal that could be done was going to be done. Show reply

Highly recommend – Blackwood Family Lawyers, in particular Jennifer Zekirovska, are professional, genuine and caring. Jennifer talked me through every step of what has been an emotionally difficult process. She kept me informed every step of the way and gave me realistic information. She was never pushy and genuinely listened to what I wanted. Thanks to Jennifer and Blackwood Family Lawyers, I have been given another chance at happiness. Show reply