About Palm Legal
A note from Palm Legal founder, Jo Fuhrmann
Choosing a family lawyer is a very big decision and I certainly don’t take that for granted. I imagine you’re asking yourself, “why her?”. Am I the right person to help guide and support you through this journey? Will I be able to understand what you’re going through, empathise with your circumstances, and most importantly, will I help you protect your children?
My answer? Absolutely, YES. This is my focus and the purpose of my work. I'm a problem solver with an ethical compass and a big heart. My drive is what has got me through completing my studies with a baby on my hip and my passion is what has kept me going 14 years later with two more gorgeous kids in-tow.
I’ve practiced solely in Family Law because it’s about families. I work with people. We find solutions and they grow and evolve. For some couples their matter is resolved in a few weeks and for others, it may take a few years. But the most important thing is, whatever this journey holds for you, you won’t be doing it alone. You can trust that our team will be there for you every step of the way.
I have also been in your shoes. I have gone through the divorce process and experienced first-hand the heartbreak, grief, despair, overwhelm and confusion that comes with separation and divorce. My experience has allowed me to better understand my clients and the emotional side of a divorce. I think it’s safe to say, there’s no one better experienced to help you through your divorce than a divorced divorce lawyer. I know how it really feels when you’re alone for the first time, when you can’t kiss your kids goodnight and when you watch the dreams and hopes you had fall short.
But I also know how it feels when you finally can’t ignore that inner voice, reminding you of the reasons why your marriage or your relationship is no longer right for you and no longer in the best interests of your children. I can reassure you that you have the grit and grace to do this! Each day your strength slowly grows towards inner acceptance, and you reach the liberation of realising that you have a whole new future ahead of you - a future you get to choose. A future that holds inner peace and happiness, which is what we all deserve. For me this is the reason I love what I do. I want to help you get to the other side, so you can experience a sense of freedom and optimism for your new life.
