A trusted friend to turn to, in times of need
YOUR CARING FAMILY LAWYERS IPSWICH
Family Lawyers Ipswich & Greater Springfield
How we help
If you find yourself in a relationship where you are being subjected to domestic violence or your relationship has broken down, our team of family lawyers Ipswich and Greater Springfield can help.
The team at VM Family Law work across Ipswich & Greater Springfield regions, and now have an office in the heart of Brisbane if you’re looking for the best family law firms Brisbane.
Our expertise
As one of the first law firms in Queensland to be focused on matters involving domestic and family violence, we work closely with Queensland’s domestic and family violence organisations, so you have the support you need.
Our Principal, Kath Manby, is a local Brisbane family law expert, and she has written the first specialist domestic violence training book for other lawyers who work in this field. With VM Family Law, you’re in good hands.
Having a local legal team to assist you and offer support is very important. We work closely with other Ipswich & Springfield DV organisations to ensure you have the support you need.
When you need help, knowing an expected outcome and the costs involved is essential. We offer fixed fees whenever we can, so you have all the information you need upfront.
In many situations, you need support on hand. We're available either at our office, by phone or by online meeting room. If your safety is an issue, we can also meet away from the office.
Our Principal, Kath Manby, is a Family Law Accredited Specialist and one of the Brisbane's leading female-first family law specialists.
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Collaborative
Having a team of people with different experience to assist you and offer support is very important. That’s why we work closely with other domestic violence organisations and lawyers to ensure your needs are met in the most client focused and cost effective manner.”
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Fixed Fees
You can negotiate fixed fees for some of our services, giving you upfront information and control about what you can expect to pay.”
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Accomodating
You can meet with us at our office, by phone or by online meeting room. If your safety is an issue, we can also meet away from the office.”
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Friendly
In times of relationship breakdown and domestic and family violence, you rely on your friends. We are just that, a friend to call on in a time of need. We are however, a friend who is experienced in all things family law.”
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Specialist
Our Principal is a Family Law Accredited Specialist, which means she is a lawyer who has successfully completed an advanced, peer-reviewed assessment program specific to family law, demonstrating her high level of knowledge and skills in that area.”
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Knowledgeable
You will want to know that whoever you turn to help you understands the legal system and the law surrounding your particular problem. We only assist clients with family law and domestic violence issues, allowing us to be constantly involved in the system that you are about to step into.”
Our Ipswich Family Law Services
“Extremely happy with Kath, she is very down to earth and I felt very at ease straight away. Kath was patient and understanding and offered me so great advice .I would happily recommend her.“
Kirsty
“I found Kath very easy to talk to about difficult circumstances and her knowledge and compassion amazing.“
Jannah
“Kath was absolutely amazing!! I will definitely be back and also recommending her to others.“
Veronica
“I have been very lucky to have been introduced to Katherine as she understands my situation better than most and is considerate of any consequences of her actions on my behalf.“
Elizabeth
“Absolutely awesome would recommend her to anyone very good at her work. Thank you.“
Linda
“Very helpful and understanding of my needs. Went above and beyond I’d say“
Marie
“Kath was very easy to talk to and conveyed assurance in my situation. I felt confident in her knowledge and ability to help me. I was very satisfied with her service and assistance.“
Celeste
“She was very honest and detailed in her explanations about certain processes and I felt I could ask anything.“
Shivanthie
“Definitely working on my behalf for the best outcome. Good recommendations.“
Pam
“Kath is very attentive, thorough and knowledgeable in her advice. I would recommend her services.“
Jennifer
“Kath was amazing. I was nervous before I went in but she made me feel comfortable and that I was in a safe place.“
Nikita
“Kath was very straightforward and helpful“
Kate
“Great lawyer and very informative.“
Carol
“As always Kath was helpful and I thank her for trying to get the best outcome for me.“
Helga
“My overall experience was great. Very professional, yet still personal and extremely informative.“
Nicole
“Friendly ,informative and approachable.“
Vivienne
“Amazing and helpful“
Naomi
“Thanks Kathy put at ease very help“
Karen
“Felt very confident in a great outcome.“
Stephen
“I am so impressed and so greatful to have had Katherine and her team from VM Family Law helping me these last few months. You have gone above and beyond for me. I’m so appreciative for all the help and guidance you have given me and continue to give me. From the bottom of ...“
Tara
“Katherine Manby is great. She explains everything to you and is such a lovely lady. Would highly recommend using VM family Law.“
Lincoln
“The expertise, knowledge and support I have received is invaluable.“
Natalie
“I had my daughter taken out of the country to live in another country without my permission. Katherine helped me get her back and now I enjoy every moment with my daughter. I would definitely recommend their services.“
Martin
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FAQ’s
As Family Lawyers Ipswich & Greater Springfield, we can help you with a wide range of legal matters related to your personal relationships. At VM Family Law we focus on providing the right legal advice, and matters involving domestic and family violence and relationship breakdown. Our family law firm takes a friendly, experienced approach to help you in the following matters:
- Domestic Violence: we provide assistance and representation in each stage of your domestic violence matter – from preparation to filing and representation in court.
- Parenting Arrangements: our family law firm can assist you in resolving parenting matters through alternate dispute resolution and the preparation and negotiation of Consent and Ipswich Court Orders.
- Property Settlements: we can advise and represent you in matters regarding alternate dispute resolution, entitlements, arbitration, consent orders, spousal maintenance and more.
- Representation in Court: our Family Lawyers Ipswich can provide representation in almost any family law matter before the courts in the Brisbane and Ipswich area.
- Binding Financial Agreements: we can advise and represent you in matters regarding financial agreements, either before, during or after your marriage or de-facto relationship.
- Spousal Maintenance: as family law specialists, we can provide advice and representation in both urgent and non-urgent spousal maintenance matters.
- Divorce: our family law solicitors can provide advice and representation in helping you to apply, serve and respond to divorce applications.
Domestic violence and the breakdown of a relationship are extremely troubling experiences. It is difficult to cope with these situations mentally, emotionally and physically. A family law specialist can help ease the burden that you are experiencing with trusted legal services. When you hire a lawyer, you are hiring someone to handle the complicated legal process on your behalf. This saves you from having to do things such as applications, form filing and appearing before the court.
By choosing to hire a family law specialist over a generalist lawyer, you might see several benefits. A specialist will likely have more expertise and experience in family law and is more likely to deliver the results that you desire. But a family law specialist might also save you money and time by managing the legal process efficiently.
At VM Family Law, our collaborative team of Ipswich family lawyers wants to help you achieve the best possible outcome, whilst minimising the strain and stress of the process. But we are more than just a specialist family law firm. We are your friend in times of need. Our team of female lawyers is here to support you in our office, over the phone or online.
Every person is different in their needs. If you are considering engaging a family law firm, consider their area of expertise, experience, costs, location and availability. But also think about how you would like to interact with you solicitor and degree of attention that you expect from them.
At VM Family Law, our firm specialises solely in family law and domestic violence issues. We are extremely experienced in these matters and our solicitors collaborate to focus on delivering outcomes. However, we also believe in a caring and considerate approach when interacting with our clients, from the first initial consultation, child support arrangements to court representation. You are more than just a client; you are a friend in most family law issues.
Some family law firms track how long they spend on your particular matter and charge based on an hourly basis. At VM Family Law, our Ipswich family lawyers provide fixed fee agreements so that our clients can have peace. We want you to know exactly what services we are providing and how much we charge for those services. By charging a fixed fee, we help our clients to avoid any nasty surprises at the end of their family law matter.
You probably have a few lawyers to choose from in your local Ipswich area. Many will generalise across a wide range of legal matters. Others will specialise in very particular areas, such as family law, domestic violence, divorce lawyers and child protection. Read the reviews of your local Ipswich family law firms. Try to book a consultation so that you can get an impression of the solicitors in person, and make sure they have extensive experience in providing family law advice.
If you live in the Springfield, Brisbane or Ipswich area, VM Family Law is here to support you through your family law matter, we also specialise in domestic violence matters. Please feel free to read our outstanding reviews and contact us for a friendly consultation with one of our Ipswich family lawyers.
Our team at VM Family Law consists predominately of female lawyers. If you are in Ipswich, Springfield or West Brisbane QLD and you are looking for a female solicitor near you, please feel free to contact us for a consultation regarding your family law matter and quality legal advice to help solve your matter in a difficult time.
The VM Family Law office is a 25-minute drive from Ipswich and a 40-minute drive from the Brisbane CBD. Our team of Ipswich family law specialists is here to support you through your matter. Please feel free to contact us for a casual consultation.