Emera Family Law Melbourne

I highly recommend Mona Emera as a family lawyer. She helped me navigate through a difficult mediation and divorce. She was highly supportive, provided quality advice, was always positive and cheerful. Thank you Mona and congratulations on your own practice which appears to be going from strength to strength.

Gill H, Brisbane

Very professional and easy to deal with. Highly recommended and exceptional service and knowledge.

Often Mona didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, but I have to say what she told me was at least very honest. I respect people that don't sugar coat things and just tell me the truth. I couldn't have gone through the nearly 5 years of hell without Mona and Jodie. Couldn't recommend them enough.

The best and honest legal service in Melbourne. Jessica was really helpful understanding and is one of the most efficient lawyers I have met. Great service again and very cost effective
Thanks

Jessica at Emera family law was absolutely incredible. From the very first phone call and throughout an uneasy process for myself.
Jessica’s knowledge and professionalism is a true asset to the firm and I couldn’t speak more highly of Jessica and the team at Emera Family Law.
Jessica ensured each step was explained in detail and ensured the best possible outcome for myself and my family was met.

If needed I would use and recommend Jessica and Emera family law again without a doubt.

Mona and Jodie assisted me greatly through my separation and provided me with clear direction and advice on what to expect every step of the way. They did a great job explaining everything to me clearly and always had my best interests in mind. This made me feel more confident and in control of the entire process. Going above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome for me, which they certainly achieved, I highly recommend Emera Family Law. Thank you ladies, you did a wonderful job and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Going through this process is never pleasant but having a group of professionals that is willing to listen and help resolve the matter in an efficient manner is critical. Thank you to Jodie who was my key lawyer, and Mairead who also assisted and lastly Mona, they all upheld the principles of how lawyers should practice, and truly portray high level of customer service. Look no further if you require family law assistance.

Huge thank you to Jodie for her work on our case. She went above and beyond. She provided guidance and support to ensure our case was successful. Definitely a credit to Emera Family Law! Wouldn't go anywhere else

I am so grateful and appreciative of everything Mona and the team did during this difficult time. All advice provided was with the intention of simplifying and reaching as quick an outcome as possible. Having a law firm that I could trust to do and advise in my best interests was critical to reducing stress and pressure during this process. Thank you Mona and team for your professionalism and support.

Mona and the team were fantastic in guiding me through all aspects of what was always going to be a very difficult case. I was not only happy with the outcome but I was very impressed with the team throughout the entire process. From explaining legal terms through to support in and out of court, My expectations were exceeded in every way. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Both Mona & Jodie were available for me when I need them which was very comforting. They provided sound advice and were able to navigate me through uncertain times. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who needs the specialised help they can provide. Absolute top class.

I was first introduced to Mona Emera in May 2021 through a friend working at a law firm who recommended her as “the best family lawyer in town” (Melbourne).

I had been in the family law system since 2018 with 2 different lawyers. After switching the first time I spent 18 months with the second firm from Brighton and that, often strained, relationship landed me with a settlement in October 2020 that I believe fell well short of what I deserved.

People would ask me “do you have a good lawyer” and I would reply that I couldn’t really tell because I had nothing to bench mark against. That said, once I received the October 2020 settlement I began to understand what a ‘good’ lawyer was and wasn’t………but it felt too late to change again.

Fast forward to May 2021, after my friend recommended Mona, I called her the next day and……. She had me hello! Mona explained very clearly what I could and couldn’t do with respect to the existing settlement and although I was disappointed that we couldn’t undo anything we got to work on what we could do.

Mona is friendly and personable. Unlike my previous lawyers, she didn’t say you can’t do that outright, she always explained reasons and provided options and solutions. She became part of the solution and not part of the problem.

As time went on, we managed to get some ‘modifications’ and we worked to get a better outcome all round. When Mona went on maternity leave she passed the batten to Mairead who worked for me as tirelessly as Mona. Mairead was a safe pair of hands to be in and my case proceeded along the same forward trajectory.

With Mona and Mairead I felt listened to and confident in facing the overwhelming legal system. The fees I paid were very reasonable based on the quality of the service provided. My only regret is that I didn’t engage Emera Family Law in the beginning. If I could give my four years younger self one piece of advice it would be to listen to your intuition and if you start to feel not heard, then find someone who listens! I echo my friend’s sentiment and highly recommend Mona Emera as the best family lawyer in town!

Thank you Mona & Mairead for making the end of my family law journey an experience I can be happy with and empowering me to move onwards and upwards from here. I wish you both all the best and to anyone reading this review………don’t hesitate to engage these very capable women.

5 stars!

Kim

No one gives you a rule book when a marriage fails after 30 years. Thankfully with Mona and Jodie I was able to navigate unchartered waters. No question was ‘dumb’. They were respectful, understanding and helped guide me towards my new beginnings. It sure isn’t easy, but with Emera Family Law they helped overcome what sometimes were rough seas.

Emera were very supportive, provided timely advice, great communication and were professional throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!

It was lovely to meet Mona, so comforting and reassuring to see a friendly and sincere person, not at all the scary shoulder pads and power suit I had imagined!

Sound, honest and empathetic with open and accessible communications, Mona made an emotional process very smooth for me and my children. Would highly recommend.

Mona and Jodie were absolutely wonderful in helping me to efficiently and neatly resolve my matter. They were both super friendly and respectful, always prompt and understanding in their responses to my communications, and I was able feel at ease knowing that my issue was in safe and capable hands. Highly recommended!

I would highly recommend Emera Family Law. Mona, Jodie and all the staff are very experienced as well as caring. Their advice was always practical and helpful in reaching the best outcome possible. At a very difficult time in my life I was extremely grateful to have Emera Family Law on my side.

I can’t recommend Mona highly enough.
Professional, clear and understanding.
Her support makes all the difference.

Mona Emera is a smart, supportive and reliable advocate. She has many years’ experience in family law and was able to successfully help me to avoid traps and to dial down the conflict. When needed, Mona was a strong advocate for me and she was very effective in our negotiations with the ‘other side’. I have no hesitation in recommending her services to anyone who needs a sympathetic, experienced and professional lawyer to help them through these difficult times. ”

Mona was a breath of fresh air and totally down to earth. She made dealing with my matter much easier than it could have been, and was professional, but also friendly, patient and understanding. She also has a great sense of humour (which can't be said of all lawyers!).

Mona gave sensible and clear advice, communicated with me in a way that made a complex area of law easy to understand, and helped me to understand the impact of different options open to me.

I was really grateful to have Mona's expertise and cannot recommend her and Emera Family Law more highly for anyone who wants quality family law advice and representation.