Family law is rarely clear. The advice should be.
Get advice before you separate, not after. Timing changes everything.
Monica Blizzard, Accredited Family Law Specialist (LIV), Melbourne
Specialist family lawyer for complex parenting, family violence and coercive control, complex property and high-net-worth family law matters.
Almost 30 years of experience in complex family law, with particular expertise in coercive control, family violence, complex parenting and property disputes.
About
Accredited Family Law Specialist practising exclusively in family law since 1998. Director, KHQ Lawyers.
Experience matters. But timing matters too.
I have practised exclusively in family law since 1998, advising clients through complex parenting, property and financial disputes, as well as matters involving family violence, coercive control relocation and international family law.
I believe some of the most valuable family law advice is given before a dispute begins. Early advice gives you information, options and time. It can also help you avoid decisions that become difficult or impossible to undo.
Whether you are considering separation, facing a complex dispute or simply trying to understand your legal position, my role is to give you clear advice and a strategic plan for what comes next.
Trusted by clients. Respected by professionals.
I regularly work with barristers, accountants, financial advisers, psychologists and other professionals whose clients need specialist advice.
When should you contact a family lawyer?
If you are thinking about separation. Get advice before you make decisions about the home, children or finances.
If you are experiencing coercive control or family violence. Early advice can help you understand risk, safety, evidence and your legal options.
Facing a parenting dispute? Understand your position before arrangements become entrenched.
Have significant assets or a business? Get advice before negotiating or reaching agreement as to the division of the asset pool. If you have already reached agreement through mediation or direct negotiation, it is essential to ensure that the agreement is properly documented in a legally binding and enforceable manner, whether by Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement, to provide certainty and minimise the risk of future disputes.
Strategic advice. Clear direction. Strong representation.
Every family law matter is different. My role is to understand the bigger picture, identify the risks, explain your options and develop a strategy that reflects what matters most to you.
Where matters can be resolved without litigation, I will help you find the right pathway. Where litigation is necessary, I will provide firm and strategic representation.
Thinking about separating? Don’t wait until you have to.
An early conversation can give you options, protect your position, and help you understand what comes next.
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Specialties
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Most advice about family violence and coercive control comes too late, after you have already separated or engaged in court litigation. For those experiencing family violence or coercive control, obtaining legal advice before you leave can be the single most significant factor in the outcome of your case. Early advice allows us to develop a comprehensive safety plan tailored to your circumstances. If you have already left, I can provide guidance and expertise on how to navigate your separation and litigation pathway, including parenting arrangements and interim financial arrangements.
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Resolving financial and property matters after separation requires legal advice that is both strategic and technically precise. Whether you are seeking a Binding Financial Agreement before marriage, during a de facto relationship, or after separation, or embarking on litigation and seeking property settlement orders at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) I provide practical guidance backed by extensive experience in complex property and financial matters.
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I have extensive experience in complex parenting matters, including relocation disputes, family violence cases, supervised time arrangements, and Hague Convention applications. Whether through negotiation, mediation or litigation, I am committed to achieving practical and lasting outcomes for families.
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I have significant expertise in Australian surrogacy law, advising intended parents, surrogates and donors at every stage of the process. I provide clear, practical guidance to ensure arrangements comply with legal requirements and protect the interests of all parties involved.
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Together with my team at KHQ Lawyers, I provide inclusive and specialist family law advice to LGBTIQ+ individuals, couples and families. Drawing on extensive experience in parenting, donor conception, surrogacy, property settlement and financial agreements, they combine technical expertise with a genuine understanding of the unique legal and practical issues faced by LGBTIQ+ families.
The best time to get advice is before you need it.
If you are thinking about separating, even if you have not decided, an early conversation gives you options you may not have later.