FAMILY LAW

Cathryn Shiels Lawyers provides comprehensive and results driven legal advice in the areas of Family Law including property division, financial agreements, divorce, children's matters and family violence. 

Cathryn has worked almost exclusively in the  Family Law jurisdiction for over 12 years.  Cathryn appears regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and is experienced in all areas of Family Law especially cases involving property and children.

From your first consultation, there will be time for you to tell your side of the story and you will be supported and informed every step of the way.

Disclosure in relation to  costs will be provided at the initial appointment

Cathryn Shiels Lawyers cannot provide legal aid assistance. 

The firm has the capacity to take on family law matters involving property and financial settlement, some parenting and family violence matters, and some criminal matters

 

Principal Lawyer Cathryn Shiels

LLB. B.A. (Hons)


Clear concise and informed advice and support

Appointments and Legal Advice

For an initial telephone appointment to discuss your legal needs please click on the contact form on this page and send me your enquiry or call 0439245008.  Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. 

There is a flat rate fee for an initial telephone consultation payable on the day of the appointment.   

Further charges and costs will be disclosed should the matter progress. Legal Aid funding cannot be provided.  

Cathryn Shiels Lawyers is the firm that prides itself as a leading provider of Family Law services. 

As a small firm, providing personalised service, the firm has demonstrated continued success. Cathryn can meet with you by arrangement. Many court family law hearings are currently conducted online. 

Cathryn can appear for you in your court hearing either by video link or in person where required. 

We take a modern approach to solving your legal matters. 

Personalised service is a core philosophy of the firm. You will be represented by the one lawyer for your entire case.

Cathryn strives to get the best results, in the shortest time, costing you, the client, less. 

Family Law proceedings, separation and divorce can be a very stressful time. You will be supported throughout the process.

Clear advice is provided for Criminal Law matters based on the facts and evidence. 

Cathryn Shiels has been practising law for over 12 years. She attended primary and secondary school in regional Victoria. 

She worked and travelled extensively overseas.  Upon her return she completed a Bachelor of  Arts Humanities (Honours). 

Cathryn worked in Melbourne and began her legal studies while raising a family. 

She established her own legal firm in 2014.

Liability Limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation