Plain English, No Jargon
Made for Your Business
Fixed-Fee Pricing
"A unique blend of professionalism
mixed with personal sensitivity"
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- Miriam Lieberman




Hi! I’m Davina, Founder of The Mum Lawyer.
If you're hunting for a legal template, I get it — you want your business protected without spending a fortune or losing a weekend to it. The trouble is, a template is written for everyone, which means it's sometimes written for no one. It doesn't know your industry, your state's laws, or the specific deal in front of you — and those gaps stay invisible right up until the moment they cost you.
That's why I create custom legal documents for a fixed fee — tailored to your business, written in plain English, and done for you. It's often far less than people expect, and a lot less than fixing a problem a template missed.
Running a business is unpredictable enough – your legal fees shouldn't be. Our fixed-fee structure means you know exactly what you'll pay upfront.
No surprises, no hidden costs, just transparent pricing that lets you plan with confidence.
We know your schedule is packed. That's why we offer flexible consultation times – whether it's after the kids are in bed, or during your lunch break.
Can't find a time that works? Just let us know, and we'll make it happen.
A template is cheap upfront and expensive later. It misses the clauses specific to your situation, it's often out of date or written for another country, and it leaves you guessing whether you're actually covered.
We create documents built around your business — your industry, your risks, your goals — so you're not crossing your fingers and hoping a one-size-fits-all download holds up when it matters.
We catch the gaps a template leaves
The clauses that matter most are usually the ones a template leaves out. We make sure your document covers the specific risks in your business, not a hypothetical one. We make sure your document is clear, properly drafted and protects you.
A template can't read your situation
It's a generic form filled with blanks. It doesn't know your business model, your clients, or the deal you're actually doing — so the protection it offers is generic too.
We make sure it's actually valid
Many templates online are out of date, or written for the US or UK. We make sure your document is current and correct under Australian law — and your state's rules.
We explain what it all means
You shouldn't have to decode legalese to protect your own business. We write in plain English and walk you through it, so you understand exactly what you've got.
It's cheaper than fixing it later
A missing line in a template can cost thousands in a dispute. A custom document done properly from the start is the cheaper option — it just doesn't feel that way until something goes wrong.
There's a real lawyer behind it
A template can't answer a question. When something comes up — a clause you're unsure of, a client pushing back — you've got someone who knows your business and can actually help, not a downloaded form and a guess.
We help small business owners who started out looking for a template and realised they wanted something they could actually rely on — service and client agreements, terms and conditions, NDAs, privacy policies, and the everyday documents that keep a business protected.
If you want it done properly without the big-firm price tag, you're in the right place.


"Fantastic. Super helpful, and
tailored for me."
- Caroline T.
Allied Health Services


"She does seem to be
the legal whisperer."
- Bianca V.
Life and Business Coach


"I cannot fault any part of any service I have had"
- Tim K.
Ecommerce


"An absolute gem... able to answer all my legal questions with ease."
- Tracey B.
Web Designer and Copywriter


"My go-to person... normal, relatable and makes the legal side of things easy."
-Zo B.
E-Commerce Store


"So easy to work with! She knew exactly what I needed for my business niche."
-Bec O.
Textile Design
"I found a template online, but I have no idea if it actually covers me."
"Is this even legal in Australia — or did I just download something from overseas?"
"I don't want to spend a fortune, but I really don't want to get this wrong either."
"I filled in the blanks, but what about the parts that don't fit my business?"
"I don't have time to become a legal expert just to protect what I've built."
Sound familiar? You're not alone. Most business owners start exactly where you are — looking for something quick and cheap — and then realise they can't tell whether it's actually protecting them.
Here's the thing: you don't have to gamble on a template. We give you a document built for your business, in plain English, for a fixed fee you'll know upfront — so you can stop second-guessing and get back to running things.
Stop losing sleep over legal worries. Start focusing on what you built your business to do.
Ten years ago, I stood in court representing business owners whose worlds were falling apart.
Court isn't just expensive – it's devastating. I watched clients drain their savings, lose sleep, and sacrifice precious time with their families. All because their contracts had gaps. Their legal foundations weren't solid.
Their businesses were vulnerable.
I kept thinking: This could have been prevented.
With properly drafted agreements, these business owners would never have ended up here. With clear terms that protected their interests, they'd be running their businesses instead of fighting legal battles. With the right legal partner from the start, they'd have the confidence to grow without fear.
That's when it hit me: I needed to be that legal partner.
These entrepreneurs didn't just need a lawyer – they needed someone who understood their journey, who could translate their vision into bulletproof legal protection, and who genuinely cared about their success.
I made a commitment that day:
to keep business owners out of court by getting their legal foundations right from day one.
Today, I create legal solutions that don't just protect businesses – they empower the entrepreneurs behind them with the tools, confidence, and peace of mind to build something extraordinary.
– Davina Borrow-Jones

Custom Document, Fixed Fee
A document made for your business, at a price you know before we start — no hourly surprises.
Built Around Your Business
Your industry, your clients, your risks — covered properly, not generically.
Plain-English and Done For You
We write it, explain it, and hand it over ready to use. No decoding, no DIY.
Properly Protected
Current, correct, and compliant under Australian law — not a recycled overseas form.
Peace of Mind
Stop wondering whether your template holds up. Know that it's built to.
The bottom line: a template feels like the affordable choice, but it's only cheaper until it fails. We give you a document built for your actual business, for a fixed fee, in plain English — real protection, without the big-firm price tag or the guesswork.

I knew if I could provide simple, affordable, flexible legal solutions for women at the startup stage, they would be empowered for the future success of their businesses. I love hearing other women’s journeys, and can’t wait to hear about you and why you started your business!
Davina, Mum Lawyer
With over 20+ years legal experience working for Australian and US law firms, Davina has developed a boutique practice supporting lady startups and small businesses with their e-commerce and commercial contracts, trademarks and IP.
She holds a Masters of Law from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Performance Studies from the University of Sydney.
Why gamble on a template?
Get a document built for your actual business now — fixed fee, no guesswork.
Doing it properly from the start is always cheaper than fixing what a template missed.
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