Shweta Kumar graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Law from the University of Queensland in 2005 and was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in 2006. She commenced her career practicing in both Family Law and Criminal Law and after moving to New South Wales in 2010 she has exclusively practiced in Family Law. Shweta went on to complete a Masters in Applied Law (Family Law) in 2018 and has completed the required training to practice as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Shweta is experienced in all aspects of Family Law matters including divorce, complex financial disputes, parenting cases, spousal maintenance, child-support matters, de facto relationships and the preparation of Pre-Nuptial Agreements and other Financial Agreements.  Shweta, along with the rest of the Family Law Team, is trained in Collaborative Practice and a member of the Southern Sydney Collaborative Professionals Inc.

Shweta is passionate about helping clients through their emotional and difficult times in the most pragmatic and cost effective manner. Shweta always looks out for what’s best for her clients and whilst negotiating a resolution is always the preferred option, she is able to effectively represent her client’s interests in Court if necessary.

Shweta joined as a welcome member of the Family Law Team in October 2022.