Ruth Jeffers

About Ruth

About Ruth Jeffers – Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Ruth Jeffers leads the Family Law Team at Robbins Watson Solicitors and is one of the Gold Coast’s most experienced family lawyers. As an Accredited Specialist in Family Law since 2011 and a family lawyer since 2006, Ruth brings considerable specialised expertise to her clients, providing trusted guidance across a broad range of complex family law matters.

Ruth’s extensive experience includes:

• navigating post-separation parenting arrangements, including matters in which:
  
  - children are at high risk of experiencing harm, exposure to parental conflict
  - the co-parenting relationship has broken down and communication between parents is very difficult
  - parents wish to relocate with their children, or want to prevent a relocation from happening
  - international travel is an issue, including passport disputes
  - children have additional needs requiring careful consideration and support

• handling high net worth property disputes

• consent orders

• binding child support agreements

• spousal maintenance

• financial agreements

• divorce applications

She is adept at representing clients as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, as well as in the Magistrates Court for domestic violence matters.

Ruth is also highly skilled in alternative dispute resolution, frequently facilitating mediations and conciliation conferences for both parenting and property disputes.

Known for her dedication, attention to detail, and empathetic approach, Ruth is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients in all aspects of family law.