Blackwood Family Lawyers - Melbourne (VIC)

5 /5 Rik: From the first contact I felt Blackwood Family Lawyers were the right choice for my separation. I found Marita to be extremely knowledgeable and she always guided me with great care and skill. She was responsive and gave me confidence. Andrew was professional and supportive in delivering the advice and a way forward, which led to the desired outcome. Sarah’s role in assisting always ensured that everything progressed without delay. She followed up promptly to ensure any queries were answered efficiently and kept me informed along the way. I highly recommend Blackwood Family Lawyers.

5 /5 Litsa Bantrouhas: I’ve worked with Blackwood Family Lawyers for many years and have always found them compassionate and reliable. Marita, Caitlin and Carla are wonderful to deal with and made a difficult situation much easier. They kept me informed, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood each step. I always felt they genuinely cared. My most recent matter was handled smoothly and with great professionalism. I’m very grateful for their support and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, honest family law firm.

5 /5 stacy christakos: I cant recommend Caroline and the team at Blackwood Family Lawyers enough. From the beginning of my family law matter, Caroline has been incredibly thorough, compassionate, and sharp. She helped guide me through an emotionally heavy and legally complex situation, always staying calm, focused, and child-centered - even when things got intense. What stood out most was her ability to balance professionalism with genuine care. She never sugar-coated the reality of my situation but always made sure I felt heard, supported, and empowered. Her communication was clear, timely, and strategic - and her advice consistently helped me make smart, measured decisions. Carla was also an absolute legend in the background, making sure things ran smoothly. I always felt like my case mattered and was in capable hands. If youre looking for a family lawyer who is both fierce and fair - someone who truly has your back, this is the firm you want. Thank you again, Caroline and Carla. I’m deeply grateful.

5 /5 Maddison Cvetkovski: I honestly couldn’t recommend Blackwood Family Lawyers more highly when it comes to family law matters. From the very beginning, the entire team was incredibly kind, supportive, professional, and most importantly highly experienced. A special mention goes to the absolutely wonderful Cassandra Selvaggio and her amazing assistant, Sarah Askin. Their knowledge, compassion, and unwavering support made all the difference throughout my entire journey. Family law matters are naturally stressful, but having Cassandra and Sarah by my side, guiding me every step of the way, brought a real sense of comfort and clarity. What truly stood out was Cassandra’s consistent ability to stay one step ahead. Nothing was ever missed, and her attention to detail was second to none. Their response times were exceptional, it honestly felt like “the royalty treatment” as I would say. I was always kept in the loop with updates and next steps, and they ensured I fully understood and felt confident in every decision along the way. Cassandra’s advice was grounded in real expertise and experience, and I always felt empowered when making big decisions, especially the final ones. Most of all, I never felt like just a number. They genuinely cared, not only about me, but about my daughter, too. It felt like they were on the journey with me, and their passion for helping families through these tough times was truly felt. I’m so grateful for everything they did, and I wholeheartedly recommend Cassandra to anyone needing strong, compassionate legal support.

5 /5 a M: This is by far the best law firm I’ve dealt with, not because I’ve needed legal help often, but because I work with lawyers regularly through my profession. I was incredibly impressed with their service in a family law matter. What stood out most was their trauma-informed and culturally/religiously sensitive approach, which I deeply valued as someone from an Islamic background. Unfortunately, not many lawyers take cultural context into account, but this firm really does. A huge thank you to Zak McMurray, who handled my case, his service was outstanding, client-focused, and worth every cent. He’s approachable, professional, and easy to work with. Also, a shout-out to his assistant Kelly as she was friendly, efficient, and very professional throughout. Highly recommend this firm to everyone, including Muslim community as a fellow practicing Muslim myself, and especially Zak, to anyone needing a family lawyer.