I’ve only just started my journey with James and my situation but since engaging with him he has given me a much more positive outlook on everything. Very professional, excellent communicator, and very very helpful. Highly recommend!!!

I was going through a separation and I didn’t know which way to turn when James was highly recommended to me by a colleague. This was some of the best advice I have ever received and I am so thankful I contacted James. James has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to Family Law. He is very down to earth, approachable and explained the process to me in simple to understand terms. He actually cared about my individual situation and how he could help support me through it. To top it all off his fees are very reasonable when compared to other legal firms. I will be highly recommending James Black Family Law.

All throughout an exceptionally difficult time the outstanding professionalism, support, information has been second to none. I was in a bad situation and didn’t know where to turn, then was told to contact James ( hallelujah) someone that was understanding, willing to help and put my mind at ease. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending James Black family law to anyone. If you are looking for help with family law, look no further you have just found the firm that will have your back and support you through it all. Thank you James for all your help keeping my family together and saving my sanity. We appreciate everything you have done for us.

We recently engaged James to assist with the preparation of wills for my husband and I. Even though relatively simple, we had questions and James was very helpful in providing recommendations for our situation. He also outlined the pros and cons of our options. It can be difficult to imagine one or both of us passing – and James provided a safe and comfortable environment for us to discuss the future if this should happen, and the implications for the children. We also wanted to prepare our wills in quite a short time frame – James helped make this happen and arranged to meet us at a time that was convenient to us. James has a friendly and professional approach. I highly recommend James Black Family Law.

I have used James Black Family Law for both my property and children’s matters. James is a highly professional and experienced lawyer. He is genuinely caring and goes out of his way to be available to you. Nothing is too much trouble and he is committed to his clients on a personal level. James has a plan and is able to deliver. His services are exceptional value for money. I have no hesitation in recommending James to handle any of your family law matters.

Thank you James Black. Needless to say I was extremely nervous about meeting with a Layer about my negative legal issues, but I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with understanding, compassion and a sense of humour as we discussed the situation. I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I haven’t had a lot to do with lawyers in the past and was extremely nervous about my initial appointment given the normal stories that abound re mainly the costs we might incur and the stress we can endure on top of what is already a stressful situation! But my experience with James totally up my mind at ease and his blunt yet honest explanations of the different options that were available to me enabled me to walk away feeling confident and empowered regarding the decisions and processes I need to put in place. His fee was also extremely reasonable for the superior services he provides. I would strongly recommend James to anyone in need of a well – informed, highly qualified and compassionate family law expert.

We consulted James Black Family Law on a rather complex child sharing parenting arrangement between an Australian parent and a New Zealand parent.

James has a good background and experience in this and, as he has lived in both countries, he is familiar with both Australian and New Zealand law and border issues.

James was easy to talk to and very thorough and, although there is a long way to go to resolve the issues in this case, we believe that he has the necessary knowledge, skills and empathy to deal competently with this matter.

“If I had an hour to solve a problem,
I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem
and 5 minutes thinking about solution.” Albert Einstein

We all seem to jump into solving a problem without truely thinking through what is the true problem we are trying to solve. Complicate this natural bias with all the emotional pain and fear of a relationship breakup; and you need a good advisor by your side.