Areas of Expertise
Dispute Resolution
Family law
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JONATHAN STATHAM
Senior Associate
Jonathan is a registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia, specialising in family law. Jonathan joined Snedden Hall & Gallop’s family law team in 2021, bringing with him a breadth of experience in parenting, property, divorce, family violence and personal protection. He appears regularly before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, ACT Magistrates Court, and ACT Administrative Tribunal.
Jonathan’s focus is on providing a personable service tailored to his client’s needs. He understands that not all clients can afford to litigate matters to final Hearing. In these circumstances, Jonathan relies upon his professional relationships with other lawyers to steer matters towards an amicable settlement, as quickly and as affordably as possible. Jonathan firmly believes that the driving force behind a successful client/lawyer relationship is preparation, communication, accessibility, and execution.
Jonathan is a keen club member of the Easts Rugby Union Football Club playing in the front row. He is also an avid musician and subcommittee member for the Queanbeyan Junior Brass, a non-for-profit organisation providing education and instruments to kids.
Areas of Expertise
- Divorce
- Parenting
- Property
- Mediation
- Litigation
- Consent Applications
- Urgent applications
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Family Violence
- Personal Protection
- Child Support
- Conveyancing
- Debt enforcement
- Personal Protection (FVOs and PPOs)
- Guardianship Disputes
Recent Articles from Jonathan
Things to Consider When Applying To Extend a Family Violence or Personal Violence Order
When applying to extend a family violence order, there are several important factors to consider when ensuring the safety and protection of affected parties. Family violence orders are typically issued under various state and territory
Does a de facto relationship exist if you live apart?
In Bahan & Pinder [2021] FEdCFamC2F (11 November 2021), Judge Taglieri considered whether a de facto relationship existed despite the parties living apart for extended periods of time and engaging in sexual encounters with other
I’m a visa holder, can I access the Australian family court system?
Divorce and relationship breakdown can be very trying and stressful events. But did you know that in certain circumstances, the Family Court can have jurisdiction to settle disputes relating to a relationship breakdown where neither
COVID-19 vaccinations for children: when separated parents disagree
With vaccinations currently dominating the media, it’s only fitting that we add fuel to the fire by discussing it further in the context of a recent family law decision before the Federal Circuit Court of
