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Family & separation law · New South Wales

Family law when protection matters.

Strategic, discreet guidance across separation and divorce, domestic and family violence, parenting, and property and financial matters — including the most complex separations.

As featured in ABC Radio National, Forbes Australia, Mamamia and A Current Affair
Cassandra Kalpaxis, Director and Principal Lawyer

Cassandra Kalpaxis

Director & Principal Lawyer · Accredited mediator, arbitrator and collaborative practitioner

The Kalpaxis Legal difference

We are humans before we are lawyers.

We take the time to understand your circumstances, your concerns and what you need to feel safe, informed and supported.

From separation and parenting disputes to property matters and domestic violence, we provide clear advice and steady advocacy — resolving matters through mediation, arbitration and collaborative practice where appropriate, and in court where required.

Meet the team

Meet the team

The lawyers behind your strategy

About Kalpaxis Legal
Cassandra Kalpaxis, Director & Principal Lawyer

Director & Principal Lawyer

Cassandra Kalpaxis

Cassandra practises in collaborative family law and appears regularly in the media discussing separation, family violence awareness and safer workplaces.

Heela Khatiz, Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Heela Khatiz

Admitted in 2019, Heela has practised exclusively in family law — parenting matters involving risk and family violence, and property matters involving businesses, trusts and complex asset pools.

Chloe Underwood, Associate

Associate

Chloe Underwood

Chloe supports clients through negotiations, mediation and, where necessary, court proceedings — with clear, practical advice tailored to each family.

Client outcomes

What clients say afterwards

5.0Based on 35 Google reviews
“I had an outstanding experience working with Kalpaxis Legal, for my family legal matter and specifically with Niloufar as my lawyer. Throughout the entire legal process, she was professional, knowledgeable, and supportive, providing clear and concise advice on how to proceed with my case. What stood out to me was her compassionate and understanding approach, always putting my well-being first. The receptionist at Kalpaxis Legal was also friendly and approachable, making me feel welcomed and comfortable from the moment I walked through the door. Overall, I highly recommend Kalpaxis Legal for their exceptional service and support.”
Sophie Adolphe
“I couldn't ask for a team more professional then Kalpaxis their precision to detail is immaculate in all areas. They were very attentive to all my needs especially suffering with severe mental health issues and made all areas understandable. Because of their amazing work I am now thriving with much success and they really deserve all credit for this. Their kindness with gifts and check up phone calls to check on my family were also a beautiful touch and really makes you feel a lot of comfort with leaving any issues with them. I can not be any more over the moon with my outcomes and their hard working achievements. Stefano was also a great and humorous person to have done so many hours to make sure there was absolute perfection. Worth every cent and second of my time — I honestly couldn't ask for anyone better. Their history on domestic violence, mental health and basic day to day challenge knowledge is excessively a bonus in this line of work. If you ever find yourself with Kalpaxis Legal you have found yourself in a beautiful trusting foundation. Thank you for everything Kalpaxis — I'll be sure to use you again whenever anything arises.”
Tynesha Aldridge
“How do you begin to thank a team that goes so far above and beyond? I approached Kalpaxis at a very difficult time in my life, and I'm so incredibly grateful that they were recommended to me. Cassandra, Stefano and Heela did more than just get me a better outcome than I could have ever hoped for — the team were so incredibly kind and empathetic. The professionalism and drive to get what was in my best interest knew no bounds. I will never forget Cassandra calming me down; there was a tonne of things to do and she turned to me and said “All you need to do now, is relax. Leave the rest to us”. Who can forget the team by my side at mediation — Stefano you are a rock! Then there is Heela who had to do the opposition's work, but did it as it was me, their client, who they were striving to get a positive result for. This is not an easy time, there is so much uncertainty and confusion, but with Kalpaxis on my side I got the best outcome — far better than I ever expected. You cannot go wrong in using them.”
Belinda-Leigh Barnes
“I highly recommend the Kalpaxis Legal practice. I had the opportunity to be guided under Heela regarding unfortunate family circumstances in recent months. During that time, I was consulted and supported along the way with the utmost professionalism. My situation was approached from various angles with impeccable integrity inside and outside of the judicial system. Heela dedicated herself to ensuring that my legal outcome was fairly just, which resulted favourably. Her approach legally (sufficiently applying the law, scoping every issue raised intently), and humanistically (always answering every correspondence, listening to every fear, and supporting every tear) was of the highest in nature. In searching for a legal firm, this firm is certainly the firm to choose on every level.”
Katrina A. Sardis — Author
“I cannot thank Kalpaxis Legal and Cassandra enough for everything they have done for me and my family. They truly care for their clients and put their heart and soul into everything. Highly recommend.”
Rebbie J
“I highly recommend Heela Khatiz from Kalpaxis Legal. Great customer service and professionalism, I will forever be greatful for her service and dedication and the support I received. I have been religiously working on this case with multiple Lawyers for over 3 years with no win or success. Luckily I was in the hands of Heela Khatiz and she was able to successfully win this case for me. I would recommend her for any court matters.”
Rima Hanna
Cassandra Kalpaxis in the Kalpaxis Legal offices

For organisations

Creating Safer Workplaces

Domestic violence does not stay at home when an employee comes to work. Our Creating Safer Workplaces Handbook helps organisations build safe, legally compliant and psychologically supportive environments for employees affected by domestic and family violence.

Insights

Commentary, resources and conversations

Latest in the media

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Financial Infidelity is Taking Over Physical Cheating: Why This Betrayal is the Ultimate Sting

When it comes to betrayal, it’s not always about another person. In fact, family lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis reveals why financial infidelity is quietly overtaking physical cheating. And how hidden money matters can cut deeper than any affair. In this expert piece, she unpacks the emotional and legal fallout of money secrets, and why transparency has never mattered more.

From the Resource Hub

Simply Separated Podcast

Strategy session

Know where you stand next.

A fixed-fee private strategy session — $730 incl. GST — to understand your position, your risks and the pathways available, before you make your next move.