Separation is hard enough without feeling like just another file at a big city firm. That's why I started Menkes Family Lawyers.

I'm Heidi, and I'm a Hills District local. I grew up here, I live here now, and I'm raising my own family here. When you sit down with me, you're not talking to someone who commutes in from somewhere else and clocks off at 5pm. I get the school gate conversations, the juggle, and what it means to want the best for your kids while your world is changing.

I've spent 19 years practising exclusively in family law, most of that at a top tier Sydney firm, working on everything from straightforward parenting arrangements to complex property settlements. I bring that same depth of experience to every client, but without the big-firm price tag or impersonal service.

What makes my practice different is how I work with mums going through separation. I focus on collaborative, solution-focused advice that protects your interests and your children's wellbeing, while keeping conflict and cost to a minimum wherever possible.

Litigation isn't always the answer, and I'll always be upfront with you about your options, the likely outcomes, and the most sensible path forward.

I have offices in the Sydney CBD for those who want to meet in the city, but I'm also very happy to meet locally here in the Hills.

If you're facing separation and want honest, experienced advice from an Accredited Specialist who genuinely understands your life, I'd love to help.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation.