Legal services

Clear help with family, criminal, domestic violence and wills or estate matters.

A practical service page for people who need to know what help is available, what information to send first, and how a matter can be scoped before legal work starts.

NT Rural and Remote Legal Services vehicle at Katherine Courthouse
NT Rural and Remote Legal Services at Katherine Courthouse.

Northern Territory pathway

Grounded help for court work, documents and distance.

The service pathways below are arranged around the four areas of law Jacqui assists with: family law, criminal law, domestic violence orders, and wills and estates.

Each enquiry starts with a conflict check, the key dates, and the documents already available. From there, Jacqui can confirm whether the work is suitable and what the next practical step should be.

Areas of assistance

Practical legal services.

Services are set out by issue so it is easier to identify the right starting point. Some matters may be suitable for a one-off consultation or document review; others may need a court preparation plan, an urgent timing discussion, or a referral pathway.

01

Family law

Assistance may include separation, parenting arrangements, divorce, property settlement, child support, mediation preparation and organising the information needed for the next step.

Enquire about family law help
02

Criminal law

Advice and representation may be available for criminal law matters, related court appearances and urgent first-step support where timing is important.

Ask about criminal law help
03

Domestic violence orders

Where domestic violence orders or related safety issues are involved, raise any court date, current order, service documents and urgent timing at the start of the enquiry.

Call about urgent timing
04

Wills and estates

Assistance may include wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, probate, estate administration and practical planning for family responsibilities.

Enquire about wills and estates

How enquiries are handled

A clear starting point before work begins.

Check the basics

Confirm the people involved, the court or agency, and whether Jacqui can assist after a conflict check.

Identify the task

Work out whether you need advice, document review, court preparation, or a defined piece of limited-scope work.

Confirm scope

Fees, timing and the next step are confirmed before legal work starts.

Good information to have ready

  • The court name, date and time if anything is listed.
  • Any current orders, applications, notices or correspondence.
  • A short summary of the issue and what help you are asking for.
  • Your location and whether phone, online or in-person arrangements are needed.

Before legal work starts

  • A conflict check may be required before discussing details.
  • Urgent dates and deadlines should be raised at the start.
  • Fees, scope and next steps need to be confirmed before work begins.
  • This website provides general information only and is not legal advice.

Need to speak with a solicitor?

Call Jacqui Griffin on 0408 961 344 or +61 408 961 344 and leave a short message if the call is not answered. Online booking is also shown on the Facebook page.