by Kisanne Dulin | Jun 4, 2025 | Media
Established in 2021 through a partnership between DLA Piper and Macquarie University, Wallumatta Legal is a new model low-bono family law firm, providing services on a ‘low fee, fixed fee’ basis to the ‘missing middle’ – that is, people who do not qualify for... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 22, 2024 | Media
Wallumatta Legal, a not-for-profit family law service pioneered by DLA Piper, has expanded to Victoria in partnership with Melbourne Law School. Originally launched in NSW with Macquarie University, the firm assists the “missing middle” who don’t qualify for legal aid... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 20, 2024 | Media
This article highlights the severe challenges family lawyers face, particularly when working with victims of domestic violence. Many lawyers experience burnout due to the emotional toll of cases and the stress of billing vulnerable clients, sometimes for hundreds of... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 17, 2024 | Media
Tens of thousands of women fleeing family violence are unable to access legal assistance, forcing them to self-represent, take on massive debts, accept unfair legal settlements, or remain in abusive relationships. Many abusers exploit the family law system to continue... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 17, 2024 | Media
The expansion of Wallumatta Legal into Victoria, in partnership with Melbourne Law School, marks an important step in addressing the legal needs of the ‘missing middle’—those who cannot afford private legal fees but don’t qualify for free legal aid. With a significant...