Testimonials

General Testimonials and Mix of Family Law Issues

“Thanks so much, yes amazing service which exceeded expectations. I will certainly recommend you highly. A big relief to have this matter resolved so quickly.” Best HB

“I sincerely would like to thank Debra for her absolute professionalism and expertise in my case. It was very difficult and very emotional to be in that family law/property situation.    Debra and her staff were very kind, compassionate and professional, often assisting, providing advice and helping draft documents at short notice.
I would recommend the firm and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone in need of any legal assistance.
On a personal note, I would like to say a huge thank you to Debra for spending the long hours on my situation.”
Louise

“Thank you, your firm and your wonderful staff for all the work done on my behalf and in advising and assisting me during the last 4 years.  This period has been personally quite difficult at times but the impact upon me of the various events and developments has been very much moderated by the counsel I’ve received, from Angela Li especially. I could not really have achieved a better outcome and this is largely down to Angela’s outstanding ability, effort and professionalism.  I cannot speak highly enough of this.  Your other staff have also been unfailingly helpful and adept. Thank you very much and I will strongly recommend your firm whenever the opportunity arises”. RK

“Thank you to yourself and Cristina for all your support over the past year. Good luck in your career for the future.” SW

“Dear Angela, I am ever so grateful for your help, support and preparation yesterday. It really was a long day and I appreciate your time. Everything looks perfection order.” HN

“Cristina, now that everything is wrapped up for [my daughter] I wanted to give you my final big thank you for all that you and your terrific staff have done for [my daughter] (and [the children]) over these past years. You have all had her back at all times during this “project” and have provided her with wise counsel appropriate to her circumstances. I personally feel that a great weight has been lifted off my own shoulders and that now [my daughter] and the children can look ahead with much more positivity. All the very best to you Cristina and to the team at Alliance.” JV

“Sharla…Thankyou for your hard work, understanding and professionalism through this entire process. You made me feel, relaxed, comfortable and informed the entire time…This is not a situation I ever thought I would have to face however this is the hand I was dealt and working with you has given me the strength to make it through.” VM

“Thanks ever so much.   And a big shout out to Sharla too.  Very appreciative.  Our lives are now off pause.” TB

“Please accept my sincere thanks and gratitude for every consideration you have afforded [my daughter] and the children over the past (nearly 3) years. The support and generosity you have given [my daughter] is impossible to quantify but I know that your professional dedication to the cause has never waivered and for that we are forever grateful … All I can say is “what a journey”. I know it is not over yet, but a substantial burden has been lifted off [my daughter] for the moment thanks to your thoughtfulness.” JC

“I’d recommend your firm to anyone…. you provided excellent professional services and thoroughly helped me navigate through such a difficult time.” WC

“Thank you Grace and Sharla …  It is a relief to have reached this point, with a clear understanding of my obligations.  Your approach has been thorough,  considered, professional, and efficient…Janet: Thanks for your guidance and support in facilitating this matter. It was your approach over the phone initially  that assured me that Alliance had my best interests balanced with an efficient process.”  

“Thank you Cristina.  I very much appreciate the advice, support and professionalism provided by you, Grace and Sophie during what has been a difficult time for me. I look forward to moving ahead with my life and wish you and the firm well with your future endeavours.” ND

“Thank you [to the] team for their professional assistance with this matter.” WC

“Thank you. I’m not sure how I’d cope with this stress without the amazing job you’re doing.” RP

“Thanks for efforts of all.” CT

“Thank you for everything. It was a very tough time, the assistance of yourself and the firm has been an experience. One that consisted of many emotions. I’m glad the process did not take long in the scheme of things. And that all my possible outcomes were advised to me during the process. Thanks again for everything. I could not have had what I do now without your help. Really do appreciate everything.” MR

“Thank you Cristina you and your team have done fantastic work.” SC

“I appreciate the work you and your team have put into my family situation… and I can see the light at the end of what seems a very long tunnel.” KB

“Thank you for all the hard work on my case at Alliance…Your team had a lot to put up with…we got there in the end…I am grateful for the …savings you and the team provided along the way…we all did the best I think possible.” PB

“Thank you for you assistance and I won’t hesitate to recommend you.” AF

“Please accept my sincere gratitude to Cristina, Angela and office support for all your endeavours to have this matter resolved.”  PM

“We just want to thank you so much for the help with our matter. It all seemed so complex to start with but with Angela’s kind guidance and Cristina’s assistance in drafting the forms, it turned out to be not so daunting. Thank you very much for your efficiency in limiting the costs and your kindness in helping us.” SP

“Angela, thanks for your assistance with consent orders.  The process was much more straightforward than I imagined – which I think was in part due to your up front and uncomplicated approach.” SM

Parenting

“Thank you so much for that fantastic meeting the other day. It was absolutely perfect for building X’s confidence to be able to get her kids back. Thank you again for all of your support through my separation and for Thursday with X.  You have a wonderful ability to build confidence in women in vulnerable positions.” KB

“Thank you for your advice, patience and professionalism during what was a very difficult and worrying time for me. …during my meetings with you I was able to clearly understand how the system worked, and as such I have been able to come away from the whole process satisfied with the final outcome.  It was a great relief to finalise the property orders, and [the other party] and I are being quite amicable with working out arrangements with [the children] which is in the best interests of them while understanding our own needs as parents.” PK

“Thank you [Grace] and Cristina once again for your time and excellent work – this was exactly the outcome that my daughter and I needed 🙂 so thank you very much!” AP

“Sharla, you have been absolutely amazing! You’re so thoughtful and calming, insightful, proactive and tenacious.  You have kept me strong and made me feel heard and acknowledged in my fears throughout the most difficult time.  I never thought this outcome would be achieved with [the other party]’s attitude to everything.  I am forever grateful for your hard work and consistent reassurance that I would be ok and was doing all the right things, especially when receiving very nasty emails from the other side.  I highly recommend you and your practice to anyone.  Please pass on my gratitude to your firm.” CJ

“Thank you so much for your very professional and wonderful service.” NK

“Thank you very much for all the help Sharla, I couldn’t have got it done without your and your team’s assistance. This has been the most successful outcome I’ve had in the last 10 years of negotiations and court visits… could not recommend you and your team highly enough to anyone in my situation.” JJ

“You and your team have been absolutely amazing from the get go and I cannot thank you enough for all the effort and guidance you have supplied.” MB

“I would like to thank you again for your help, you went above and beyond and we can’t thank you enough.” MB

“Thank you for your time, care and important advice yesterday morning regarding my circumstances – your clear advice has had an immediate and positive effect which I thought you should know… Thank you again most sincerely for your expertise and support at such a critical time, it has made a real difference.” OT

“Thank you for all your excellent assistance throughout the last 12 or more months”. HK

“Thank you so much for all your help”. SH

“Well done… What a great result … Thanks for everything!” SM

“We cannot stress enough gratitude for the amount of work the firm has put in for our case.” CM 

“Thanks so much for your help.” MB

“I appreciate everything you have done for me thus far…You have been awsome. And i cant ever thank you enough [sic].” MR

“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the amazing job you did on behalf of myself and my family, you showed courage and conviction and never wavered from pushing forward and continually challenging the court and the family law system in an endeavour to do what was in the best interest of [the children], and for this you have my sincerest thanks…Always know that we will always be grateful for your direction, dedication, understanding and professionalism.  We will always recommend you and the Alliance Family Law team.” KO

Property Settlement

“I wish to thank you for all the help you have given me through this process and in bringing it to a fair and amicable resolution. You provided invaluable advice and service in a friendly, generous and efficient manner and it was a pleasure to work with you. It has enabled me to put this distressing matter behind me and move on.” KB

“I want to sincerely thank you for giving me confidence and support and for your skill and care. In no small way did you make my life immeasurably better even when I felt it could not be done. The financial settlement you achieved for me has helped me buy a home and find a sense of security. I could not have done it without you. I am now able to provide a safe and comfortable home for [my child] and we are both very happy.” DR

“I want to say thank you as well for everything you have done for me and made everything quite quick and easy, I am glad chose you as my lawyer and you have done very wonderful job.” ES

“Angela, thank you very much for completing this matter for me.  I appreciate the efficient and detailed way in which you achieved the desired result.  It has been a pleasure having you help me through this difficult process.” AO

“Please thank Christina [sic] for being so efficient and attentive today. I feel I am in very good hands, trust her judgment  and have faith in her ability. ” MJ

“I would like to thank you…for the help you have provided. The initial consultation was invaluable and I appreciated the upfront, honest and professional approach you demonstrated. During a difficult time it was reassuring to have your advice and support.” CH

“I would like to say thank you for your assistance in all areas associated to reaching the final outcome of my legal matter… Alliance Legal and especially Angela Li who mediated and helped to place me in a better place – mindfully and financially…To see that there can be success when you find the right people to assist. I can never say it enough but thank you, thank you! I will always promote and recommend your services whenever anyone needs any legal expertise. Kindest regards for your assistance and service in my time of need.” RN

“Thank you for your email and empathetic handling of this matter. My thanks as well go to everyone at Alliance who helped me to get through everything over the last few years. I am very pleased with the outcome and the highly competent and professional way things were handled by everyone at Alliance under challenging personal circumstances for me.” AA

“Sharla… Thank you for all your help from you and your team from alliance legal. I really appreciate it!” DP

“It was the first Christmas that I felt free. I cannot thank you enough.” JB

“Compassion matched with expertise was the perfect combination given the circumstances. I had a great outcome and really appreciated the friendly service. Angela Li was amazing. My deepest appreciation to her for her dedication to my family law matter” KG

“Thanks Angela,

You were fantastic, I am so appreciative of all your help and support through the process.

Everything is going smoothly…and it looks as though it’ll be all completed before Christmas (or early in the new year).

Thanks again to you and the team.” SK

Your firm has been great to deal with and helped me through a difficult time.” NC

“A big thank you yo you and your team, from the first time I met you I knew that I was in good hands, you have done a fantastic job. I know dealing with [the other party] wasn’t exactly easy.

I … will all ways [sic] recommend you and you company to any of my friends.” MH

“I have found the whole experience, as harrowing as it is, incredibly ok – Angela felt like my partner through this awful process.

From my initial meeting with Cristina (who was brilliant) and continuing relationship with Angela, I have felt really confident and supported.

I really loved Angela’s approach and communication with me and the other firm. I felt confident and encouraged with her expertise and attention to detail, and I believe she cared for my individual experience.” AR

“Grace [I] just wanted to…say thank you for all of your help you and Angela have given me. Both of you have been marvellous.” MH

“My son and I are now in a very good position financially, all thanks to you and your team – even my ex-husband admitted I had the better lawyer!” DF

“Thank-you again very much Cristina for all your work and help… Thank-you to everyone at Alliance as well.” MW

“Thanks for being awesome and on my side. Apart from being very good at your jobs, I also found you very emphatic and caring… I couldn’t have picked a better mob to help me.” MW

“Thank you so very much for your perseverance, patience and professionalism throughout the duration of the entire ordeal, has been very much appreciated.” TB

“We greatly appreciated everyone’s professionalism, efforts to explain the complexities of a BFA, and deliver it on time.” DM

“Thank you for all your help over the past few months. You’ve made this time as easy as possible for me. I’ll be sure to recommend you and Alliance to anyone.” HW

“Thank you for all of the assistance I received through this matter. I will recommend your firm for others.” ST

“I didn’t hesitate to refer [a friend] to you! In that very dark time in my life you were a real bright spot and saved me a lot of additional pain for which I have always been grateful. Life now couldn’t be better! Very happy.” SC

“Thanks for everything you have done for me. The final outcome was better than I had hoped, and a credit to you and your advice.” HZ

“Thank you Cristina. Much appreciate your professionalism and work.” KG

“I can’t thank your team enough for this great outcome.” DF

“I want to thank [Angela] and Grace in particular, for the assistance and support you provided to me throughout this process. It has been a long process but made all the easier to manage with your help. I know you get paid to do a job, but it is women like all of the team at Alliance, that make it easier for all women using your service to achieve good outcomes.” AE

“You made dealing with the other party a lot smoother and quicker than it would have been on my own.” LW

“Angela is fabulous! I have complete trust that she will help me achieve a fair settlement for me.” AM

“Thank you for a great service. I couldn’t have been happier with how my matter was dealt with.” TH

“Thank you very much Cristina… you and your team were amazing. It was a huge relief knowing I could rely on you and your experience and professionalism at such a difficult and emotional time.” JF

“A quick note to say thank you again and that you are truly a wonderful lawyer! Courtesy of you, I bought the house I wanted, the kids and I moved in … and [we] love it …I appreciate your calmness, pragmatism and professionalism – and will recommend lots of people to you.” DW

“I would like to thank Cristina and the Alliance Legal team for the assistance I received during the most difficult time in my life.” ML

“Thank you and your team so much for all your assistance and support.” SD

“I really appreciate all of your help and in particular, making the process easier for both of us.” BG

“We really appreciate the firm’s assistance with this matter. Thank you to Cristina and the team.” NB

“Thank you Angela for all your hard work, it has been greatly appreciated.” KO

“Your work ethic,  attention to detail and skill in your trade are second to none. Well done. You made me feel comfortable , reassured and took a lot of the worry out of the picture.” PS

“Thank you so much, Sharla, for giving me confidence and strength to finally finish this process. I couldn’t have asked for a better team behind me.” RM

“Thank you for all your care and understanding during this matter. I appreciate it very much and extend regards to you and all your staff involved.” CMC

“I would just like to express my sincere thanks for all the time and effort spent regarding my matter. I have been immensely fortunate to have you … deal with the matter with so much diligence, care and patience. I had two fantastic people behind me who listened… never felt judgemental overtones, who both kept me informed and focused. For this I am eternally grateful.” EG

“I am so pleased the process has been resolved and would like to personally thank you for your professionalism and efficiency.” AM

“Indeed, you and your team are beyond the treasures of Solomon (I’m serious, not waxing poetical) in the way my matters have been dealt with professionally.  The girls and I extend a huge thank you to y’all; and, I will definitely recommend Alliance Family Law to any who should be in a situation to enquire of my experience.” AI

“Thank you so much for meeting with me and taking so much time with us. You were amazingly clear and helpful… Thanks again. I was so impressed by the expertise and support you were able to offer.” EC

“I honestly cannot thank you enough and I couldn’t have made it through… without the support, care, kindness and generosity that you have shown me… I feel so lucky to have had such amazing women there by my side to represent me and help me… your team truly are amazing.” MB

“Thank you for…all your assistance with my property settlement. Your information and advice has enabled me to move forward with the more strength and piece of mind to deal with more important family matters, I thank you for that.” SC

“Thank you Angela. I know if you had not been involved I would still be battling trying to get a result I would not hesitate in recommending you to anyone.” SC

“Cristina, thank you so much for all of your help over the last couple of years. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your advice and your responsiveness. I honestly do not know how we would have sorted everything out without you. You’ve helped us get through what was a very difficult situation for my family and I really can’t thank you enough. Please also pass on my thanks to Angela for her help. She has done an excellent job.”  MP

“Thank you so much for representing me and achieving a property settlement that I’m very happy with. You were absolutely brilliant and I cannot tell you how grateful I am to you…To me, this is good value and money well spent….Because you are so good at your job and because you presented my case to the court so beautifully, I believe you literally saved me thousands of dollars.” JC

Collaboration

“Please pass on my thanks to Cristina for providing this additional support. Both [spouse] and I are very grateful for the services both of the Law firms have provided. Thanks again.” BS

“You were great [at our last 4 way meting]! To make so much progress was amazing… Thanks for suggesting work progress to your juniors now, to prepare key aspects of finalising my matter.” RL

“Thank YOU for all your help. Thank you for getting us through it… I am free of all that now, and thanks to your help (especially when things got hairy) we managed to do it collaboratively.” JP 

Pre-Nuptial Agreements/Binding Financial Agreements

“Thanks again to you and your team for helping put together the excellent BFA … Really appreciated your advice and also for agreeing to a fixed fee for service.” DM

‘You will always be my first choice for a Lawyer because of your outstanding skills and the clarity of communication.’ WH

‘Many thanks to everyone at Alliance Family law for their assistance in this matter’. 

‘I appreciate your advice and support in finalising this matter.’ MC

Super-split after Separation

“Just a note to thank you [Angela] and Cristina for your support and guidance during my case.” LM