Kelly Stanford

Kelly Stanford is the Director and Principal of The Separation Place, a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive family law and mediation services with a focus on keeping families out of court. With a legal career commencing in 1999, Kelly has developed a robust expertise in assisting families through the complexities of separation, prioritising amicable resolutions that safeguard the interests of all parties involved. As an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, a Collaboratively Trained Family Lawyer, and a Nationally Accredited Mediator, she brings an extensive skill set to her practice. These qualifications, coupled with her role as a Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Specialist Family Law Arbitrator, underscore her commitment to offering informed and compassionate guidance. Beyond the legal realm, Kelly is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose family inspires her dedication to helping others navigate the often challenging path of family restructuring. Her role on the Legal Aid NSW panel of Care and Protection Lawyers and her appointment as an External Legal Practitioner for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice highlight her advocacy in the Care and Protection space. Whether collaborating with clients as a lawyer or mediator, Kelly's approach is centred on facilitating smooth transitions to new family dynamics, aiming to reach agreements without court intervention. At The Separation Place, Kelly applies her passion for community and family well-being to deliver empathetic and personalised legal support.