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Stewart Family Law comprises a close-working team of three lawyers, three paralegals and one administrative support staff.
The capable and confident team have worked together for a number of years and are able to provide clients and other lawyers with an efficient and effective service. The team works hard to solve client problems and not over-complicate matters.
Legal Practitioner Director, Accredited Family Law Specialist
Judy is a highly regarded Accredited Family Law Specialist, with an excellent understanding of interpersonal and family dynamics after her previous career in social work.
Judy has practised exclusively in Family Law since 2003, and uses the insights she has gained over the years to help her clients work through the challenges of family law matters. She is well-versed in the impacts that abusive and toxic behaviours place on relationships, and uses her knowledge in these areas to assist individuals and families in resolving high-conflict, difficult and sensitive matters.
Since 2017, Judy has been recommended as a Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer on Doyle’s annual list of recommended lawyers. Judy is a nationally accredited mediator and registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She is acknowledged as a recommended Leading Family Law Mediator on Doyle’s list.
Well-known for her pragmatic, organised and responsive approach, Judy combines her careers in both social work and law to provide clients with efficient and effective solutions to their Family Law problems.
A mediator and a collaborative law practitioner, Judy is known for taking a conciliatory approach to resolving disputes, actively discouraging hostility or conflict from clients.
Judy’s qualifications, accreditations and memberships include:
Contact Judy: judy@stewartfamilylaw.com.au
Associate Director, Accredited Family Law Specialist
With a double degree in law and journalism, Temika chose to specialise in Family Law because of the personal connection she makes with clients. Temika has practised exclusively in family law since 2012 and is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Parenting Coordinator.
Working closely with clients on such personal and important issues, Temika says she loves the opportunity to help clients with “something that is so close to their hearts”. She loves talking to clients, hearing their story and their experiences, and then working with them to resolve their issues.
Taking a conciliatory approach, Temika is known for her organised and responsive approach to resolving client issues.
Temika’s most rewarding client experience has been helping grandparents get the orders they sought in relation to their grandchildren living with them after their daughter had passed away – they were so very grateful and appreciative of everything she had done.
Temika’s qualifications and memberships include the following:
Contact Temika: temika@stewartfamilylaw.com.au
Senior Associate
With a double degree in law and justice, Lauren has practised predominantly in family law since her admission in 2013. Lauren has also worked in London where she gained experience in child protection; insurance and commercial litigation at two magic circle firms and high value taxation litigation where she acted on behalf of HMRC. She is completing her Masters of Law.
Lauren enjoys the opportunity to assist clients on a practical level and in particular the opportunity to assist clients resolve their matter without the need for court proceedings. As a nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Lauren has a particular interest in resolving matters without the need for litigation. Lauren’s varied background and experience enables her to be empathetic towards her clients while providing practical pragmatic guidance and advice.
Lauren understands the emotional toll family law and domestic violence matters can take and is passionate about supporting client’s through by providing practical, efficient advice. Lauren is dedicated to providing practical advice and achieving the best bigger picture result for the client.
Lauren’s qualifications and memberships include the following:
Contact Lauren: lauren@stewartfamilylaw.com.au
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Office Manager
Joanne is an experienced office manager.
Her organisational skills and efficiency ensure processes and procedures are prompt and professional.
Joanne has previous administration experience in family law where she worked with Judy Stewart and now manages the office and the staff at Stewart Family Law.
Joanne’s qualifications include the following:
Contact Joanne: joanne@stewartfamilylaw.com.au
Paralegal
Kaylee is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology.
Alongside her studies, Kaylee is undertaking a policy fellowship with Global Voices as the Menzies Foundation Scholar for the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Kaylee has volunteer experience with Young Australians in International Affairs and the Australian Pro Bono Centre (APBC). She is an alumni of the YMCA’s Queensland Youth Parliament program and has participated in a number of programs with UN Youth Australia, including an international delegation to America.
With her passion for Family Law and her background in customer service, Kaylee uses her skills and expertise to provide clients with administrative assistance.
Contact Kaylee: kaylee@stewartfamilylaw.com.au
Paralegal
Siobhan is currently studying a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University.
Outside of studying, Siobhan is a 2023 Social Convenor for the Griffith University Law Society, where she creates beneficial experiences for fellow law students.
With her background in customer service and administration, Siobhan will ensure your first contact with Stewart Family Law is a pleasant experience.
Contact Siobhan: siobhan@stewartfamilylaw.com.au
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Office Address
Level 2/231 North Quay, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Mailing Address
PO Box 12570 George Street Brisbane QLD 4003
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