Justine Walter

As the Principal Lawyer at Walter & Elliott Family Lawyers, Justine Walter brings over a decade of dedicated family law experience, aiming to secure optimal outcomes for her clients with minimal cost and delay. After her admission to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of NSW in 2011, Justine has devoted her practice almost exclusively to family law. She adeptly handles a wide range of matters involving married, de facto, and same-sex couples, specialising in property, parenting, maintenance, child support, financial agreements, and divorce. A firm believer that litigation should be a last resort, Justine nonetheless possesses extensive litigation experience in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Her expertise extends to complex property matters, often representing high-net-worth individuals, and she has a strong interest in jurisdictional issues pertaining to de facto property cases. Justine is well-versed in parenting cases, having managed numerous relocation applications, both interstate and international, and is familiar with cases involving serious allegations such as family violence. Her legal repertoire is enhanced by her ancillary experience in the Local Court, primarily dealing with domestic violence and minor criminal matters, and in the District Court with personal injury cases. Additionally, Justine provides support with estate planning. Her legal career began at Paltos Briggs, where she gained profound experience before moving to Macpherson Kelley, advancing from Lawyer to Senior Associate, and finally to her current leadership role. Justine's academic background from the University of Wollongong, with degrees in Law (LLB Hons) and Arts (Psychology) followed by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, underpins her comprehensive approach to her clients' legal needs.