Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory
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Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory is a family law firm based in Sydney's CBD. Its lawyers advise on separation, divorce, parenting, property after separation, and wills and estates. The firm says the Doyles Guide has recognised it as a Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm every year since 2015.
The team
Cathie Blanchfield is principal and co-founder, and Nigel Nicholls is a co-founder. Tijana Petkovic is a family lawyer and director, and John Baxter is special counsel and general counsel. Caitlin Torr is special counsel and a family law mediator based in Sydney. Ana Jaksic and Zippy Chan are also special counsel at the firm.
Areas of law at Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory
Family law
Wills and estates
Conveyancing and property
Other areas of law
The firm handles family law from the start of a relationship through to court. Relationship work includes pre-nups, de facto and same-sex relationships, and formalising family arrangements. Separation work covers divorce, parenting after separation, including overseas travel with children, and dividing assets, spousal maintenance and child support. Wills and inheritance work includes wills, powers of attorney, administering an estate, challenging a will, and elder care and end-of-life planning. Disputes can be resolved through mediation, collaborative family law, arbitration or court.
What customers say about Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory
- 💬Customers say the team is professional and supportive through difficult times.
Tips for visiting Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory
- ✓Ask about fees on the phone before you book, including whether the first meeting is charged, so you know the cost up front.
- ✓Call (02) 9994 0130 to check which lawyer suits your matter before you come in.
- ✓Bring a timeline of events and any existing court or financial documents to your first meeting so the time is used well.
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FAQ about Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory
Does Blanchfield Nicholls have accredited specialists?
Yes. Zippy Chan and Ana Jaksic are listed by the firm as accredited specialists in family law.
Does Blanchfield Nicholls take clients from outside Sydney?
The firm says it works with individuals, couples and families from Sydney, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Does Blanchfield Nicholls handle divorce?
Yes. Getting a divorce is one of the separation matters the firm lists, alongside living separately but together and family violence.