Hello! My name is Melanie (Mel for short). I am a collaborative family lawyer who believes that even in life’s most challenging moments, there is always a way forward.
I work with everyday people to navigate the complexities of family law with compassion, clarity and practical guidance. My focus is on understanding what matters most to you and crafting tailored solutions for your family, your business interests, and your financial future so you can move into your next chapter with confidence.
Since being admitted in 2023, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and families reach outcomes that feel fair, sustainable, and aligned with their long-term goals. I am committed to a respectful, resolution-focused approach, because I believe family law should support healing and stability and not deepen conflict.
While I am committed to exploring and exhausting all appropriate out-of-court options, there are times when the Court system can be a valuable and necessary step to keep matters moving forward and get you to your resolution. Although Court involvement is not the desired outcome, when it is required, I approach it with clarity, focus, and determination.
I have appeared and assisted in a range of Court proceedings, including Directions Hearings, Interim Hearings, Compliance and Readiness Hearings, and an Appeal. My priority in every setting is to ensure you feel supported, prepared, and confident about the steps we are taking toward resolution.
Outside of the office, I spend my weekends immersed in another passion: supporting intellectually disabled children and contributing to work that helps them thrive. I also share my time with Milo, my energetic Kelpador (Kelpie x Labrador), who provides many laughs, keeps life active and very entertaining. I never know what destruction I might come home to.
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Q&A:
- If I could have any superpower … it would be to shape shift into any person I desire. That way I can pick any super hero I like on a different day.
- I am most excited when… my family come to visit me (including their dogs).
- People describe me as … Happy, kind, compassionate and patient.
- One of my favourite quotes is… cliché, but you just can’t beat it: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
- My favourite sitcom character of all time is… Amy Santiago from Brooklyn 99.










