Jasmine Chao

Jasmine Chao

Lawyer

Jasmine Chao completed her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University in 2005. Before embarking on her legal career, Jasmine garnered invaluable experience in management consulting and corporate Australia. This background equips Jasmine with a robust strategic approach and strong understanding of financial and business matters to craft strategic legal solutions that prioritise efficiency and effectiveness while always keeping the best interests of the clients at the forefront.

As an experienced professional joining the Ebejer & Associates team, Jasmine brings a sense of pragmatism and empathy in every aspect of family and relationship law, including:

  • property settlements;
  • parenting;
  • divorce;
  • maintenance;
  • binding financial agreement and
  • child support.

Jasmine Chao is dedicated to helping clients achieve sensible and insightful outcomes that is sensitive to personal circumstances. Being of Chinese background, Jasmine is proficient in Mandarin enabling her to bring a cultural understanding and sensitivity to client matters.

Outside of the office, Jasmine enjoys spending her time with her family and being a mother to two young children, as well as volunteering at the Fitzroy Legal Service – Night Service on family law matters.

Jasmine’s qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Laws Monash University 2005
  • Bachelor of Commerce Monash University 2005
  • Master of Business Administration Melbourne Business School 2012
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology 2020
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Leo Cussen 2023  

Our legal services

Our lawyers provide expert assistance and advice in the following areas:

Family Law

  • Parenting and Property Matters
  • De Facto Separation 
  • Divorce 
  • Binding Financial Agreements 

Wills & Powers of Attorney

  • Wills 
  • Enduring and Non-Enduring Power of Attorney
  • Medical Treatment Decision Maker 
  • Guardianship Applications at VCAT

Deceased Estates, Estate Planning and Probate

  • Grant of Probate
  • Letters of Administration 
  • Contesting Wills 
  • Calling in and Distributing Assets from deceased estates

Conveyancing

  • Purchase 
  • Sale 
  • Transfer of Titles 
  • Caveats 

Intervention Orders

  • Family Violence Intervention Orders
  • Personal Safety Intervention Orders 
  • Representation at Court
  • Advice and assistance contesting an Intervention Order

Commercial & Residential Leases

  • Drafting Leases 
  • Advice and Review of lease documents
  • Disputes as to rental relief
  • Representation at VCAT

Client testimonials

Marlene was recommended to me by a friend and thank God she did. Couldn’t have chosen a better person for the job. At a time when I felt my life was spiraling out of control, Marlene’s knowledge, dedication and positive attitude turned one of the worst experiences in my life into a bright future for myself and children with better than expected results. Her professional, friendly manner made dealing with such a deeply emotional issue just that little bit easy, and I would often walk out of her office with a smile. I cannot thank her enough. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Marlene Ebejer to represent you as your legal representative.

Patricia

I’m very glad, got the good outcome. Thank-you Megan for your support during these challenging times. You’re so friendly with kind words and patience. You worked really hard and helped with assisting me during this traumatic phase in my life.

Srvani
I have sought legal advice from Ebejer & Associates for a number of family law and conveyancing matters over many years. Their exceptional service, delivered in “plain English” with an empathetic, reassuring approach is fantastic. I would highly recommend this firm and their wonderful staff.
Angela

Dear Megan,

We can’t thank you and Kylie enough for everything that you have done for us, the help, & advice you have given us throughout this journey of selling our property. You have both done a wonderful job, and you are all fantastic team to deal with.

Thank you all sincerely.

30 January 2024

Accreditations & Memberships

Ebejer & Associates Lawyers are a proud supporter of Cancer Council Victoria’s Financial and Legal Support Program, providing legal support to vulnerable Victorians affected by cancer. If you, or someone you know, has cancer and needs support, learn about the services available at www.cancervic.org.au

Proudly Supporting Cancer Council Victoria

Ebejer & Associates Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the regions we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, water and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, their Elders past, present and emerging.

Ebejer & Associates Lawyers

6/19 Synnot Street, Werribee, 3030
Monday – Friday / 9am – 5pm

Suite 7.12, 365 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
By appointment only

Bellarine Peninsula
By appointment only

PO Box 171, Portarlington, VIC, 3223

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