About Anthony Black Family Law
Anthony Black Family Law is a widely regarded specialist family law firm based in Brisbane.
Our lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with issues arising out of marriage and family disputes.
Our Legal Practitioner Director Simone Barbour have over 20 years experience and is an Accredited Family Law Specialist. Simone was listed as a Recommended Prenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer – Brisbane, 2019.
Why Choose Anthony Black Family Law?
How Much Will an Initial Consultation Cost?
Our Fixed Fee Initial Consultation is for 1 hour and it costs $350.
What is an Accredited Specialist?
Accredited specialists are deemed by the Queensland Law Society (the governing body of Solicitors in Queensland) to have extensive experience in the relevant area of law, and have successfully completed an advanced, peer reviewed assessment program specific to their area of expertise.
This assessment process is challenging, but holds multiple personal and professional benefits. Only those practitioners who have successfully completed this assessment can distinguish themselves from their peers by referring to themselves as accredited specialists.
What Are Your Legal Fees After the Initial Consultation?
We are proud of our competitive charges for the quality of services we provide and unlike many other firms we disclose the detail of our fee charges up front.
Legal Practitioner Director rate (Accredited Specialist) – $465 plus GST (Simone Barbour)
Are you Concerned About Your Ability to Pay Your Legal Fees? Anthony Black Family Law is Accredited by Family Law Funders and Legal Loan Provider.
If you are concerned about your ability to pay your legal fees or interested in flexibly managing payment, you may have options. One option is obtaining a loan from a family law funder such as JustFund or Plenti Finance. In certain circumstances, a legal loan provider can provide a loan to pay your legal fees and these funds are repaid once your property settlement is complete. You can find out more at www.justfund.com.au and Legal Fee Loans | Fairer finance for family law matters | Plenti.
Our Team
Simone Barbour
Legal Practitioner Director
(Accredited Family Law Specialist)
Simone is Legal Practitioner Director for the firm. Simone graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Management) (with Distinction) from the Queensland University of Technology completing her course at the end of 2003.
Amy McBreen
Senior Associate
Amy graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business in 2010. She was admitted as a solicitor in 2011.
Jane Rolek
Lawyer
Jane Rolek is an experienced family lawyer who has dedicated her career to helping people move forward following separation and divorce.
Mitchell Hart
Associate
Mitchell is an Associate of the firm and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Griffith University in 2021. He was admitted as a lawyer in June 2022.
Thomas Harvey
Associate
Thomas is an associate of the firm and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the Queensland University of Technology in 2022.
A Legacy of Dedication: Tony Black Retires After 50 Years of Exemplary Service
We wish to announce that our Special Counsel, Tony Black, has retired from practice after a long standing career as a solicitor spanning 50 years.
Tony was the Principal of Anthony Black Family Law from its inception in September 2006.
Simone Barbour became the legal owner of the practice in April 2019. Prior to taking over the business Simone was employed by Tony and they worked together for almost 19 years.
Tony was a well-respected solicitor, a wonderful boss and a brilliant mentor. While no longer wearing the ‘boss’ hat, he continued to mentor with a calm and wise presence in the office to all our staff up until January 2024.
The firm would like to thank Tony for all he has done to build the practice based off his integrity, decency, knowledge and hard work and for all he has done in regard to support and guidance.
Imparting his years of knowledge to us has been paramount and will be utilised for the benefit of our clients now and in the years to come.