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22 March 2023
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Why choose me
Achieving the best possible outcome for clients and the people they care about is at the centre of what I do as a family lawyer. The decision to seek help and advice about the end of a relationship is always hard and daunting. I support my clients through what can be an uncertain time.
With over 35 years’ experience in the family law arena, I specialise in financial settlements on divorce and children’s disputes where parents cannot agree arrangements for their children when they separate.
I advocate an amicable and conciliatory approach to the resolution of disputes between separating couples and adopt a modern approach. Where such approach is not appropriate, viable, or reciprocated I am a very experienced and able litigator.
My clients have included people from all occupations from professionals, entrepreneurs and homemakers; from couples who have been married forever to those who have not been married for very long.
I am approachable, empathetic, and quick to absorb complicated facts and issues; and provide down to earth and clear advice on outcomes, objectives, and strategy.
I am a trained collaborative lawyer. Under the collaborative process both parties instruct Resolution-trained lawyers to work by your side through a series of four-way meetings – not letter writing – with the objective of having meaningful and constructive dialogue with your partner alongside their own lawyer to reach an amicable out of court settlement.
Outside work, I have four grown up children, geographically spread, whose company I enjoy immensely. I am also an enthusiastic gardener – I’m currently trying to reclaim a garden that has been left to its own devices for far too long.
Achieving the best possible outcome for clients and the people they care about is at the centre of what I do as a family lawyer. The decision to seek help and advice about the end of a relationship is always hard and daunting. I support my clients through what can be an uncertain time.
With over 35 years’ experience in the family law arena, I specialise in financial settlements on divorce and children’s disputes where parents cannot agree arrangements for their children when they separate.
I advocate an amicable and conciliatory approach to the resolution of disputes between separating couples and adopt a modern approach. Where such approach is not appropriate, viable, or reciprocated I am a very experienced and able litigator.
My clients have included people from all occupations from professionals, entrepreneurs and homemakers; from couples who have been married forever to those who have not been married for very long.
I am approachable, empathetic, and quick to absorb complicated facts and issues; and provide down to earth and clear advice on outcomes, objectives, and strategy.
I am a trained collaborative lawyer. Under the collaborative process both parties instruct Resolution-trained lawyers to work by your side through a series of four-way meetings – not letter writing – with the objective of having meaningful and constructive dialogue with your partner alongside their own lawyer to reach an amicable out of court settlement.
Outside work, I have four grown up children, geographically spread, whose company I enjoy immensely. I am also an enthusiastic gardener – I’m currently trying to reclaim a garden that has been left to its own devices for far too long.
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Questions my clients ask me
There should be no winners or losers – you should be seeking a fair and equitable settlement
That depends upon other assets available, but it often is the case that changes have to be made.
Yes, you will.
No – these are very separate issues and it is important for children to have a meaningful relationship with both parents.
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