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Justin is named as a recommended lawyer in the Doyles list of Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Newcastle, Hunter Valley & Central Coast, 2026 and 2025.

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Justin Timmer has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law since 2016.

Director – Family Lawyer

Justin is known for his compassionate approach to family law, understanding that separation can be difficult, both emotionally and financially. As a leading Central Coast family lawyer, Justin brings extensive experience to every case.

Prior to establishing Family Law Partners, Justin was the team leader of the family law department at one of the largest full-service law firms, located on the Central Coast and Newcastle.

Justin has further legal experience, practising in the areas of:

Given his experience, Justin has gained a reputation for achieving positive outcomes in complex property settlements with large/complex property pools involving businesses, corporate entities, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds.

Justin has developed strategies to assist his client’s navigate difficult allegations often raised in family law disputes including domestic violence/family violence, drug abuse and alcohol abuse.

Justin is named as a recommended lawyer in the Doyles list of Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Newcastle, Hunter Valley & Central Coast, 2026 and 2025.

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How Justin can help you

Justin understands that there is often more than one approach that will guide a client towards a desired outcome.

He has developed the knowledge and experience required to take on even the most complicated of family law matters and achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

Provide a free 1 hour, no obligation initial consultation (no tricks);

Provide clear advice to you about your options;

Develop a clear pathway tailored to your unique circumstances, to achieve your preferred outcome from the options provided to you.

Justin is named as a recommended lawyer in the Doyles list of Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Newcastle, Hunter Valley & Central Coast, 2026 and 2025.

Qualifications:

Kate O’Grady is an Accredited Specialist in family law, with over 20 years’ experience

Director – Family Lawyer

Kate O’Grady is an Accredited Specialist in family law, with over 20 years’ experience as a family lawyer helping families navigate separation and complex legal issues with confidence and clarity. Known for her warmth, practical and collaborative approach to resolving family law matters, she is a strong advocate for her clients and is regarded as a leading family lawyer in the Central Coast region.

Kate advises across all areas of family law, including complex parenting and financial matters involving high-conflict, family violence, parental alienation, large asset pools, complex financial structures, maintenance, Financial Agreements, Child Support Agreements, and matters with international aspects.

Kate is an accredited AMDRAS mediator, accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), and Collaboratively Trained Lawyer who is passionate about helping families resolve their family law matter outside of Court to avoid the significant legal and emotional costs of litigation, especially for children.

Kate works closely with her extensive network of specialist lawyers, barristers, mediators, child consultants, valuers, accountants, and other professionals across Australia to ensure her clients receive tailored advice and achieve practical and workable solutions, suited to their unique circumstances. Whilst Kate’s passion is helping clients avoid litigation, she remains a strong and strategic advocate for her clients when litigation is necessary.

Kate was recognised in the peer-voted Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Lawyer for the Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle areas for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as a Recommended Family Lawyer (Parenting Matters) for Sydney in 2025 and 2026.

Kate was awarded Private Practice Lawyer of the Year for the NSW Women Lawyers’ Association Awards in 2017 and named finalist for Partner of the Year in the Lawyer’s Weekly Law Awards. She is passionate about family law education, training, and mentoring others and has presented at national and international family law conferences, spoken at many events, and is a regular contributor to the Family Law Education Network (FLENA) presentations and mentoring sessions.

Jody Brady

Senior Secretary

Joining Family Law Partners as a Senior Secretary in 2024, Jody brings a wealth of experience, having worked exclusively in the family law sector since 2017.

Her exceptional work ethic, friendly demeanour and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, provides invaluable support to our staff and clients.

Jody is responsible for broad range of administrative tasks, to assist our clients manage the difficult process of separation. Her wealth of experience navigating tasks in this space, makes sometimes difficult tasks, seem easy.

Carlie Marks

Senior Paralegal

Joining Family Law Partners in April 2025, Carlie brings over 25 years of experience as a family law paralegal, and a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to support Central Coast families and legal professionals through what is often a highly emotional and complex time.

Carlie has a strong understanding of the family law system and is skilled in managing matters arising from separation including divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and more.

Known for her compassionate approach, Carlie works closely with solicitors and clients to ensure matters are handled efficiently, professionally, and with care.

Michelle McKinna

Senior Secretary

Michelle brings over ten years’ experience in family law, supporting local families through some of the most difficult times in their lives with warmth, friendly service, compassion, empathy and practical support.

Michelle assists with administrative support and the day-to-day operation of matters and will often be the first point of contact for clients. She is passionate about ensuring every person who walks through our doors or picks up the telephone feels welcomed, uniquely supported and genuinely cared for from the very beginning of their journey.

Known for her calm, approachable nature and attention to detail, Michelle is committed to helping clients feel informed, supported and reassured throughout their experience with Family Law Partners.