Michael Foote

Hi, my name is Michael and I’m a Collaborative Family Lawyer and Nationally Accredited Mediator/Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. I support people who are navigating separation with a deep commitment to keeping their children’s best interests at the heart of every decision. I work with clients who genuinely want to collaboratively work through the separation process, people who value respectful conversation, practical problem-solving, and future-focused outcomes for their families. As both a mediator and lawyer, my strength lies in guiding people through difficult discussions with calm clarity. I help clients explore options, communicate constructively, and reach long-lasting agreements that feel practical and sustainable. I take pride in helping clients take ownership in the outcome of their matter. Before coming to law, I had a varied professional journey , working as an electrician, police officer and flight attendant — that experience has taught me how to connect easily with people from many walks of life, speak in a way that’s accessible and grounded, and make clients feel genuinely understood, not just advised. I bring a calm, steady presence, balanced with authenticity and warmth. Clients can expect clear communication, reliability and genuine care from me.   Q&A:

• People describe me as: loyal, caring and sports obsessed.
• My favourite thing about family law is: The opportunity of helping someone move through the separation process in a way that maintains positive family relationships, and in a way that they can look back on with pride.
• I am most happy when: I am spending time with my family with a coffee in one hand and a pastry in the other.
• If I wasn’t in law: I would be a rural vet or sports analyst.