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Uma Nadarajah Accredited Family Law Specialist Uma Nadarajah was admitted as a Barrister in in the United Kingdom in 1991. She continued practicing Law when she moved to Melbourne signing the Roll of Counsel in 1995. Uma practiced as a Barrister at the Victorian Bar in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Law until 1999 when she commenced practicing as a Solicitor exclusively in the area of Family Law and Defacto Law. Uma has recently completed the Collaborative Law Practise Course held by the LIV. Collaborative Law is a new form of alternative dispute resolution which is based on identifying and providing for each client's individual interests. Uma is also an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Uma's extensive experience both in the court room and in conferring with clients combined with her natural empathy with clients and up to date knowledge of an increasingly complex area of law ensures respectful, supportive and sensitive handling of your matters. |
| Family Law | Have you recently separated?
Are you wondering what your options are regarding the children and property?
Are you contemplating marriage or entering into a de facto relationship and concerned about asset protection?
There have been major changes in legislation in relation to de facto property law and you may wish to consider entering into pre cohabitation agreements (similar to pre nuptial agreements) which can allay concerns about your property in the event that you do separate.
Feel free to contact our Accredited Family Law Specialist who will navigate you through your various options which include mediation, solicitor-led negotiation, collaborative law and litigation where necessary.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in family and defacto law (including property and children) and child support issues and will listen and respond to your concerns with empathy and respect. Consistent with current practice we remain child focused at all times seeking to ensure that their best interests are looked after.
We can also assist you with Wills and Conveyancing should you require them following a breakdown of a relationship. Additionally, over the years, we have developed good relationships with providers of ancillary services such as refinance, superannuation advice, financial planning and taxation advice who together with us can assist with maximising your financial future.
We also offer Victorian Legal Aid in Family Law and Criminal Law matters.* Please refer to our Legal Aid section. *Subject to Approval by Victoria Legal Aid. There are certain criterias that must be meet for Legal Aid assistance. |
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