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Sonya Black is the Director of Advance Family Law, which she established in April 2012 with the aim of delivering personalised and professional legal services to clients. Her dedication to this approach is mirrored by the firm’s team, including Partner Josh, who joined in 2018. With extensive experience in family law, Sonya has assisted many clients in moving forward with their lives. She adopts a pragmatic approach, utilising collaborative and compromise-driven methods to resolve disputes wherever possible. However, when negotiation is not an option, Sonya’s strong advocacy skills ensure her clients’ voices are effectively represented in court. Sonya’s expertise covers a broad range of family law matters, from complex parenting issues to the dissolution of intricate financial relationships involving companies and self-managed superannuation funds. Her commitment to achieving optimal outcomes led her to complete a Master of Laws in 2010, further enhancing her ability to serve her clients with both skill and insight.
Director
Advance Family Law
Dec 2011 - Present • 14 years 11 months
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Family Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1997 - 2010
Last checked: 20 Oct 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
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