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Meet your Parenting Coordinators
Queensland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Online
Cassandra Pullos
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Brisbane, Gold Coast, Online
Founder & Coordinator, Family Lawyer, Mediator
07 5526 3646pulloslawyers.com.auMake BookingCassandra Pullos
With over 30 years of legal experience, Cassandra knows that not all conflict can be resolved in court. Specializing in alternate dispute resolution techniques, Cassandra guides clients towards self-determined, durable and positive outcomes whilst avoiding the stress and cost that litigation places on both parents & children.
Parenting Coordination Australia is an extension of Cassandra’s vision of
protecting children from the damage associated with divorce or separation.
Through her Parenting Coordination practice, Cassandra promotes positive relationships between parents and children throughout divorce or separation. Cassandra will help clients meet their commitments and court-ordered agreements whilst minimizing conflict and stress.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (QUT) 1985
- Accredited Family Law Specialist (1996)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Collaborative Lawyer and Trainer
- Nationally Accredited Arbitrator
- Parenting Coordinator
Queensland, Brisbane, Online
Dr. Anne Purcell
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Queensland, Brisbane, Online
Founder & Coordinator, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
07 3113 3700resolutionpartners.com.auMake BookingDr. Anne Purcell
Anne Purcell is a dispute resolution specialist focusing on the psychology of interpersonal communication and conflict. She practices as a mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP), communication and family professional in the collaborative law process, a parenting co-ordinator and as an international speaker and trainer.
Dr Purcell holds a PhD in Developmental Psycholinguistics and a Masters of Education, Human Development and Psychology. She did her graduate studies at Harvard University in the US and The University of Queensland in Australia. Anne’s main areas of expertise are educational psychology, communication patterns, the neuroscience of conflict, and parenting styles and their impact on child development.
Anne has worked with more than a thousand families experiencing divorce, separation and family transition. She has a particular interest in high-conflict matters and non-traditional or alternative family structures. In addition, she works on estate or succession disputes, and intergenerational family conflict.
She also assists companies and corporations to reduce workplace conflict and increase productivity.
Anne has trained professionals around the world in alternatives to traditional dispute resolution and litigation processes. Her focus is on healthy children after divorce, and on-going respectful relationships between separated couples, families and colleagues.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Mediation Certificate - Bond University
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Certificate - Relationships Australia
- Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution Attorney-General’s Department
- Collaborative Law Training - QLD Collaborative Law and IACP
- Postgraduate - Harvard University, MA, USA and The University of Queensland, Australia
- Undergraduate - The University of Queensland, Australia
New South Wales, Online
Alexis de Toth
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Alexis de Toth
I am a family mediator, parenting coordinator and divorce coach with a passion for supporting families through separation while helping to minimise the impact on children. I bring a neutral, child-focused approach to help parents navigate difficult transitions and establish cooperative co-parenting arrangements.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered FDRP
- Registered AMDRAS Mediator
- Parenting Coordination
- Grad. Dip. Family Dispute Resolution (College of Law)
- Master of Law and Legal Practice (UTS)
- Bachelor of Arts Informatics (Sydney)
Online, Queensland, Mildura
Ali Cupper
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Mildura
Social Worker, Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
1300 186 183Fambam Family Law + Separation MentoringMake BookingAli Cupper
Hi, I'm Ali. I'm a lawyer, social worker, family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP), nationally accredited mediator and parenting coordinator with more than 14 years' experience helping children and families navigate the various ups and downs of family politics. My practice is guided by two main goals: to help families stay out of court, and to make family law services affordable and accessible with the help of unbundled legal services and creative costs agreements. To find out more about our parenting coordination subscription service, please get in touch anytime. We'd love to chat!
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Law (Family Law) - Current - College of Law
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - 2008 - 2009 - La Trobe University
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (LLB/LP) - 1999 - 2004 - Flinders University
- Parenting Coordination Training - (August 2024) - Parenting Coordination Australia
- National Mediation Accreditation Standards (NMAS) Training - (February - March 2023) - Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
- Practice Management Course - (February 2023)- Law Institute of Victoria
- Family Dispute Resolution Training - (May 2009)- Relationships Australia
- Child Inclusive Practice Training - (2007) - Family Transitions
Aneta Dimoska Di Marco
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Aneta Dimoska Di Marco
Aneta is an experienced family lawyer admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia. She commenced Heras Family Lawyers in 2016 with a view to providing legal services to clients from the perspective that legal problems and emotional struggles are not mutually exclusive.
Aneta has graduated with qualifications in psychology and law. In 2005, she received a stipend to conduct PhD research into electrical brain activity underlying inhibitory control and impulsivity.
With Aneta’s experience and skill set, she knows how to best support her clients when navigating through their family matter. She understands that the uncertainty of what lies ahead, coupled with a poor understanding of the legal system can lead to high levels of stress and anxiety, and this in turn leads to poor decision making in your legal matter.
Aneta’s focus is in supporting you to make well-informed legal decisions.
She is also a member of the National Pro Bono Target committed to advancing positive social change.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- PhD Psychology
- Masters in Applied Law (Family Law)
- Diploma in Laws
- Bachelor of Psychology
Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Online
Ange Beasley
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BRISBANE, GOLD COAST, SUNSHINE COAST, ONLINE
Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
(041) 599 8659www.resolutesolutions.com.auMake BookingAnge Beasley
Angela (Ange) Beasley is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Parenting Coordinator. Ange is the Founder & Principal Mediator at Resolute Mediation & Dispute Solutions where is offers services to clients seeking resolution to family law disputes, property settlements and parenting disputes. In her role as Parenting Coordinator, Ange works with parents to improve their communication and implement their Parenting Agreements or Parenting Orders so they can get on with life.
Ange has a special interest in helping neurodiverse families develop a positive co-parenting pathway to accomodate for their childrens specific needs, now and into the future. Ange has an in-depth understanding of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, OCD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
Having worked in the mining and resources industry for many years, Ange also has a special interest in working with FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) families who are navigating relationship breakdown and seeking assistance with parenting & property arrangements.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
Victoria, Melbourne, Online
Angela Little
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Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
0447 264 352www.accreditedmediationservices.com.auMake BookingAngela Little
Angela is a nationally accredited Mediator (AMDRAS), registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and trained Parenting Co-ordinator at Accredited Mediation Services. Whilst she is admitted as a lawyer and trained in family law, she prefers to practise solely as an Alternative Dispute Resolution specialist and is appointed as an external panel mediator for Courts, Tribunals and Commissions in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Angela has successfully completed a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and is one of only a limited number of practitioners who have successfully completed this highly regarded legal qualification. Angela is a licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor. As a Mental Health First Aider, Angela is able to recognise when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis and apply first aid principles to assist. Prior to her admission as a Lawyer, Angela excelled as an Adult Learning Specialist as Director of a Registered Training Organisation, delivering nationally recognised qualifications to school age and adult students. Angela has over 23 years experience as a co-parent and understands the challenges this presents. Angela is a skilled practitioner who provides a stabilising presence. As a trained parenting co-ordinator she empowers parents to negotiate pragmatic solutions that focus on the children’s wellbeing and development foremost and assists by educating parents about responsible and constructive problem solving while they navigate the transition to effective co-parenting.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Master of Laws (Applied Law) Major in Family Dispute Resolution Practice
- Post Graduate Diploma Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Laws
- Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
- Registered FDRP
- AMDRAS Accredited Mediator
- Parenting Coordination Australia trained
New South Wales, Sydney
Annmaria Marano
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Annmaria Marano
Family Lawyer of 35 years and Mediator, Parenting Co-Ordinator
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Specialist Family Law
- Masters of Applied Law (Family Law)
- Mediation Course
- Parenting Co-Ordination Course
Queensland, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Online
Annemie Hamilton
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Annemie Hamilton
Annemie is a nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), registered mediator, and counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting diverse families through separation, parenting matters, and interpersonal conflict.
With a strong foundation in child development, family systems, and early childhood education, Annemie brings a calm, compassionate, and inclusive approach to her practice. She has worked extensively with LGBTQI+ parents, neurodiverse individuals, and culturally diverse communities, and is committed to creating safe and respectful spaces for all participants.
Annemie’s practice is centred on child-focused mediation and therapeutic support, always guided by the best interests of the child. She supports parents to work toward meaningful, practical agreements that prioritise the child’s need for safety, connection, and ongoing relationships with both parents.
Whether assisting with parenting plans, property settlement, or counselling during periods of change, Annemie brings empathy, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset to every session
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Counsellor
- Child Consultant
- Parent Coordinator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- NMAS Mediator
Western Australia, Perth
Annette Paul
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Annette Paul
Annette Paul
Clinical Psychologist
Annette has worked as a psychologist since 2005 across government and in private practice working with couples, families, adolescents, children and adults. She has a warm and honest approach to counselling.
Annette is a relatable psychologist who brings an honest and transparent approach to working with clients. She believes that everyone has the potential to live a rich and meaning life and works with clients to identify and understand blockages that prevent the client from living the life they want.
Annette specialises in but not limited to the following areas
• Child abuse
• Trauma
• Couple Counselling and family separation
• Parenting practices
• Autism
• Disabilities, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
• Pre-sentence reports, Criminal injury reports, and family reports
• Insurance reports including workers compensation
• Harmful sexual behaviours in children and adolescents
• Domestic Violence and sexual risk
• Bariatric assessments
Annette draws from a range of evidenced based approaches such as systems theory (working across different systems), Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Clinical Psychologist Bsc Psych (HONS) MPsych (MAPS)
- Parenting Coordinator
Online, Sydney, New South Wales
Antonia Marran
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Antonia Marran
Antonia has worked in exclusively in the area of family law since 2020. Antonia is drawn to the human side of the profession. Her life experience has enabled her to develop a sensitivity and emotional intelligence which gives her insight into, and an understanding of, the issues which effect people going through separation and divorce. She has empathy and a capacity to put clients at ease. She can interact and communicate with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Juris Doctor
- Bachelor of Arts
- Board Director of The Kidman Centre
- Law Society NSW, member
- Family Law Section, member
Victoria, Melbourne, Online
Arthur Athan
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Arthur Athan
Arthur Athan is an Associate Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator at Maeve O’Brien & Associates, who practices in all areas of Family Law. Arthur is a pragmatic lawyer who assists clients in all areas of Family Law including matters that involve domestic violence, complex asset pools that include trusts and multiple entities, parental alienation, and instances of relocation. His strength lies in navigating clients through and out of Family Law litigation. He has a special interest in assisting parents to pursue ongoing dispute resolution after separation – both in and out of the Court context, such as parenting coordination.
Arthur has developed a broad range of professional relationships that assist in providing a support team for his clients as they navigate their family or relationship situation. Arthur’s background in languages and culture studies allows him to assist clients from multicultural backgrounds with flexibility and sensitivity.
Arthur holds a Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Music and Diploma of Languages (Indonesian) from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with the College of Law. Arthur is admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance)
- Diploma of Languages (Indonesian Language & Culture)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Admissions to the Supreme Court of Victoria & High Court of Australia
- Certificate of Parenting Coordination
Queensland, Brisbane, Tasmania, Hobart
Avril Cowarn
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Brisbane, Hobart
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
0412 129 757acfam.solutionsMake BookingAvril Cowarn
Avril Cowarn is the founder and Principal of AC FAM Solutions, a family dispute resolution service that offers tailored solutions to families going through separation and divorce. She has been an educator for 30 years and a family lawyer for 20 years. This blend of experience allows Avril to be creative in problem solving, and encouraging of parents to work together to create the best opportunity for children to feel safe, heard and cared for when transitioning from a coupled family unit to a co-parenting unit.
Avril focuses on building confident communication strategies between parents. She is compassionate and alert to the pressures, stresses and traumas of separation and divorce having been through her own separation with young children. She now has two adult children in the Australian Defence Force and brings insights into the difficulties parents face in separating and divorcing with children in the Military.
Avril has worked with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander families in the NT, Qld, Victoria, and Tasmania and focuses on removing barriers and accessing support and solutions that are culturally appropriate.
Avril is passionate to provide parents with the opportunity to learn collaborative, kind and respectful co-parenting skills in a bid to reduce high conflict parenting. Avril works hard to work with all parties to work out solutions and pathways that are best for the family circumstances.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Collaborative Lawyer & Coach
- Masters of Family Law
- Attorney General Registered FDRP
- NMAS registered Mediator
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education
- Diploma of Teaching
New South Wales, Sydney, Online
Belinda Crawford
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Belinda Crawford
Belinda has worked in the family law space since 2001 and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law through the Law Society of NSW. She is an accredited mediator, arbitrator, family dispute resolution practitioner, parenting coordinator and collaborative coach. She has been included in the NSW Doyle’s list of leading Family Law mediators since 2023 and in 2025, was voted as Preeminent Family Law mediator by her family law colleagues.
Prior to establishing Separation Solutions in 2021, Belinda worked for 15 years across the Sydney and Parramatta Registries of the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia as a Judicial Registrar and Senior Judicial Registrar. She conducted hundreds of Case Assessment Conferences and Conciliation Conferences whilst working at the courts and regularly sat in court to deal with the procedural issues related to such cases. From 2020 she was determining cases when sitting as a Senior Judicial Registrar at the Courts. That included sitting in the Evatt list which involved parenting cases with the highest of risk factors. She therefore has considerable training in domestic and family violence and trauma informed practice.
Belinda has extensive experience in high-conflict parenting cases both through her current Family Law Dispute Resolution practice and her prior work at the Courts.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Accredited Family Law Mediator
- Accredited Family Law Arbitrator
- Accredited Specialist, Family Law
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Collaborative Practice Coach
Bonnie Douglas
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Bonnie Douglas
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New South Wales, Sydney
Bron O'Loan
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Bron O'Loan
Bron O’Loan is a passionate family lawyer, practising in Sydney, Australia as the Director of O’Loan Family Law. With an enthusiasm for helping people, Bron’s core focus is to guide parents to get through the splits with their family relationships to ensure the kids are okay.
Bron wasn’t always a family lawyer. In fact, upon leaving school, Bron loved the experience so much she became a primary school teacher. Since then, she has travelled around Australia and the world as a product manager and trainer for a large IT firm, was the author of a Masters’ Degree program for teachers, was a lecturer at Charles Sturt University, and is now a best selling author of ‘The Splits – how to help your kids navigate separation and divorce.’
Bron is a trained Parenting co-ordinator and a Collaborative Practitioner.
Bron advocates for amicable and peaceful resolutions and for the children’s voices to be heard during the coordination of ongoing parenting arrangements.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma of Law (LPAB)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Master of Applied Law (Family Law)
- Bachelor of Education
- Collaborative Practitioner
- Legal Aid Panel - Independent Children's Lawyer
- Member of Law Society of NSW
- Member of the Family Law Section
- Member of the Women Lawyers' Association of NSW
- Member of Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
Queensland, Townsville
Carmel Torney
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Carmel Torney
Carmel Torney was admitted as a lawyer in 2000 and has practised in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia and has practised almost exclusively as a family lawyer since 2008. Carmel is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and has previously worked as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.
Carmel became a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in 2021 and a Parenting Co-ordinator in 2022 as she moves her focus to assisting parents resolve disputes and issues without litigation.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics
- Master of Laws
- Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
- Accredited Family Law Specialist
New South Wales, Sydney
Cassandra Kalpaxis
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Sydney
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
02 7252 7111kalpaxislegal.com.auMake BookingCassandra Kalpaxis
Cassandra has a strong background in Separation and Divorce.
Cassandra is a passionate advocate for amicable and peaceful resolution of separation and for the voice of the child to be heard during the coordination of parenting arrangements. Cassandra also empowers people to take control of their separation and assists parties to come to a resolution that best meets the needs of the individual family members involved.
She is currently the Principal Lawyer at Kalpaxis Legal and the CEO and co-founder of Dispute Resolution Centre Australia.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Family Law Arbitrator
- Divorce Coach
- Child Inclusive Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Sydney, Online
Cassandra Youssef
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Cassandra Youssef
Cassandra has worked as a family lawyer since 2002 and gained her Accredited Specialist qualifications in Family Law in 2007.
Cassandra is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Nationally Accredited Arbitrator and a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS).
Cassandra's past legal experience includes acting as an Independent Children's Lawyer and in the field of care and protection for both adults and children.
Cassandra's focus is to assist parents to avoid litigation and to work towards future focused solutions for their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Specialist in Family Law
- Parenting Coordinator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS)
- Nationally Accredited Arbitrator (Reg67B Family Law Regulations 1984)
Queensland, Gold Coast
Cassidy Bryant
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Cassidy Bryant
Parenting Coordinator
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Divorce Support Coach
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordinator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
- Divorce Support Coach
- NMAS Mediator
- Safe & Together
- Children Beyond Dispute
New South Wales, Sydney, Online
Cheryl Duffy
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Cheryl Duffy
Don’t wait for a contravention, have a Parenting Coordination intervention! It is a cost-effective solution to avoid going back to court! It may have been stressful reaching agreement on consent or parenting orders, but that stress doesn’t just go away! There is a lot of adjustment to actually putting the consent or parenting orders into action to make them work! You may know WHAT has been agreed and documented for coparenting arrangements but are you struggling with HOW to implement your orders? Is the communication fraught with conflict as disputes arise? Parenting Coordination helps you resolve day to day issues, define a communication protocol, adopt a dispute resolution process to help you work towards resolving disputes yourselves, understand your triggers and refocus on the best interests of the children. There is the option for email communication to be monitored by the parenting coordinator to keep a civil approach between the coparents or an option to have adhoc emergency sessions to resolve disputes when required. Minimum 12month engagement.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Founder of The Divorce Centre
- Divorce Coach
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- NMAS Mediator
- Parenting Coordinator
- Divorce Conflict Coach
- Conflicted Parenting Coach
South Australia, Adelaide, Online
Clare Jennings
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Clare Jennings
Clare has been a lawyer, specalising in Family law for over 12 years, more recently Clare has upskilled to assist separating families to resolve their disputes through dispute resolution practices such as arbitration, parenting coordination and is currently studying to become a Family Dispute Resolution Provider.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Capital Territory, Canberra, Northern Territory, Darwin, South Australia, Adelaide, Online
Clare Jobson
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Clare Jobson
Clare Jobson, Principal Solicitor of CJ Legal, which opened in Adelaide in 2015, now based in Brisbane.
Clare is a Lawyer and Collaborative professional, having completed both the Independent Childrens Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator specialised training. In combination with her 24+ years of nursing and other experience brings a unique perspective to her practice.
As a Defence spouse, Clare has a special interest in assisting Defence families with all the unique associated challenges that military life brings. Clare’s legal career includes employment with the Department of Justice in the Northern Territory; and for Public Trustee in South Australian; in Private Practice; and in the Community Legal Sector.
A passion for social justice means Clare has worked as a volunteer solicitor for various Community Legal Services, in every state she has lived in. Clare is currently a volunteer solicitor at Women’s Legal Service in QLD.
Clare has appeared on the Happy Lawyer Happy Life (episode 121) and the Military Wife Military Life (episode 49) Podcasts and in Lawyers Weekly publications from 2018 to date.
Clare joined Balance family Law based in Canberra as a consultant in June 2020.
Clare’s superpower is empathy, she is passionate about ensuring her client’s have all the information that they need to make informed choices about their future and the future of their families. Clare’s specialty is assisting you to overcome your unique obstacles and to assist you to implement child focussed outcomes.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordination Australia 2021
- Advanced Collaborative Training with Clarissa Rayward 2019
- Independent Children's Lawyer - Law Council of Australia and National Legal Aid 2015
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia 2013
- GDLP Australian National University & Charles Darwin University 2008
Coralee Elsum
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Coralee Elsum
Coralee has practised exclusively in family law since 2007. She became an Accredited Family Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria in 2011. Coralee has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Parenting Lawyer.
Coralee became a Nationally Accredited Mediator in 2022 and a Parenting Coordinator in 2023.
Coralee is experienced in all aspects of family law, including parenting and property matters, de-facto relationships and financial agreements. Coralee has a pragmatic and empathetic approach. She is a dedicated lawyer and focused on achieving the best outcomes in a cost-effective manner.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
- Diploma of Psychology
- Master of Laws (Advanced Legal Practice)
- Accredited Family Law Specialist (LIV)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
Victoria, Melbourne
Danielle Lundberg
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Danielle Lundberg
Danielle is a psychologist and mediator with dual Master’s degrees in Psychology and Conflict Resolution, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution. She specializes in working with families navigating separation, particularly in high-conflict situations, with a strong focus on supporting children and fostering healthier co-parenting relationships.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Psycholgist AHPRA
- Masters in Psychology
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Masters in Conflict Resolution
Deborah Awyzo
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Brisbane
Family Lawyers, Mediators, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs)
(073) 778 4000www.deborahawyziomediation.com.auMake BookingDeborah Awyzo
Deborah is an accredited family law specialist with over 25 years experience. Deborah is also an accredited mediator, arbitrator and registered family dispute resolution practitioner with over 10 years experience and now a parenting coordinator. Having worked in the past as an independent children's lawyer and undertaken solicitor advocacy work in the Family Law Courts and State Magistrates Court, Deborah is well aware of the impact of court proceedings. Deborah has been involved in the regulatory side of the law, having previously served as Vice President of the Queensland Law Society, President of the Family Law Practitioners Associate of Queensland and the Chairperson of the Professional Conduct Committee and Domestic and Family Violence Committee of the Queensland Law Society.
Queensland, Gold Coast, Cairns, Victora, Melbourne, Online
Denise Giles
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Denise Giles
Denise has a background in nursing and psychology.
She spent approximately 10 years working in child protection jurisdictions in Queensland and the ACT before becoming an independent Family Report writer and Social Assessor in 2013.
Denise's focus is on providing quality positive outcomes for children and their families. She is passionate about parents resolving their issues in a collaborative process and understands parents dealing with high conflict and the stress this can have on parenting and children. She is also a Director of Scope Family Centre in Nerang which is open for family contact and has professionals from different fields working together to assist families and children. Denise is also a trained facilitator of the reflective parenting course Bringing Up Great Kids, a Child Inclusive Mediator and a Parenting Coordinator trained to the AFCC Guidelines.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology
- Parenting Coordination Australia Course Graduate
- Parenting Coordination Australia Course Graduate
New South Wales
Donna Piromalli
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Donna Piromalli
Donna Piromalli is qualified and highly respected as a counselling therapist, accredited mediator and author with a strong reputation for helping people, couples, families and organisations navigate emotional, relational and professional challenges.
She is the founder of The Counselling, Mediation and Relationship Centre, where she leads her practice offering counselling therapy, mediation and child consultation services.
Donna is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).
She specialises in relationship therapy and conflict resolution, supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, grief, low self-esteem and parenting concerns.
As a passionate advocate for child-inclusive practice, she works as a child consultant to ensure that children's voices are heard and respected during separation and family mediation processes.
Before entering the mental health and mediation field, Donna built a successful 25-year career in the hairdressing industry as a salon owner, trainer and educator.
Her first book, More Than Just a Hairdresser, explores emotional intelligence and the deep connection between professional service and personal transformation.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- B.Counselling
- Multidisciplinary Mediator
- GradDip Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
South Australia, Adelaide
Dora Fuda
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Dora Fuda
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Barrister
- Family Lawyer
- Mediator
- Independent Children's Lawyer
Toowoomba, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Queensland, Brisbane, Online
Dora Ko
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Dora Ko
Dora Ko is a nationally accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and qualified Parenting Coordinator. She provides parenting coordination and mediation services to clients across all states and territories of Australia.
Dora has practiced as a family lawyer for over 15 years. Prior to commencing her dispute resolution practice (Dora Ko Mediations), Dora served in the position of a Judicial Registrar in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. In this role, she facilitated numerous court-based mediations and dispute resolution conferences nationally. Dora was also appointed as the Evatt Judicial Registrar for the Cairns and Darwin Registries of the court; case managing matters which involved serious allegations of risk, including domestic and family violence, substance misuse and other intersecting issues. In addition, Dora conducted Court hearings in the Brisbane Registry for financial and property cases. Her time at the Court refined her strategic, results-oriented approach and confirmed her passion for helping families resolve their disputes at the earliest opportunity.
Dora has specialised training in domestic and family violence and trauma-informed practices, ensuring that her approach is both professional and sensitive to the needs of all parties involved. Dora also holds a degree in Psychology and she regularly uses her skills and knowledge in social sciences to assist parties in a parenting dispute.
Dora's approach is pragmatic and solutions driven whilst also empathetic and compassionate. She considers it a privilege to assist parents to fine tune their co-parenting arrangements to ensure that their children will thrive in their growth and development.
Dora speaks fluent Chinese - Mandarin and Cantonese, and she speaks conversational Japanese. She has extensive experience assisting parties from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds both as their legal representative and as a judicial officer exercising delegated judicial powers in court and in court-based dispute resolution conferences. Dora can conduct parenting coordination sessions in Chinese or Japanese to best assist parents to remove any language barriers and to openly discuss the matters about their children's best interest.
As a parenting coordinator, Dora's background and heritage bring a nuanced understanding of how language, culture, and heritage influence family dynamics. Her ability to navigate cultural and linguistic barriers ensures that all parties feel heard, respected, and accurately represented throughout the parenting coordination process.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Parenting Coordinator
- Former Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Graduate of Institute of Company Directors
- N2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Online, Queensland, Toowoomba
Dr India Bryce
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Dr India Bryce
Dr India Bryce began her career as early childhood educator before taking a position as a front-line Child Safety Officer in the Investigation and Assessment Team, in the Queensland Department of Child Safety, Women and Youth. Dr Bryce is now a Senior Lecturer and Academic in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing, at the University of Southern Queensland. Dr Bryce is also a practicing forensic social worker and has extensive experience service delivery across a range of setting, including emergency departments, child protection, education and family law. Dr Bruce is an appointed Regulation 7 Family Consultant and an experienced Social Assessor and Family Report Writer. Dr Bryce holds a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Guidance and Counselling, Master of Social work (Forensic Studies), Master of Social work Qualifying, Doctor of Philosophy. Dr Bryce also holds a Graduate Certificate in Community Service Practice (Statutory Child Protection & Case Management). Dr Bryce is a clinical member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, Australian Counselling Association, Australian Association of Social Workers, is an Affiliate of Society for the Advancement of Actuarial Risk Need Assessment.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Education, a Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Social work (Forensic Studies)
- Master of Social work Qualifying
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate in Community Service Practice (Statutory Child Protection & Case Management)
Western Australia, Perth
Dr Raileen Merlino
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Dr Raileen Merlino
With over 17 years’ experience in the practice of psychology, Raileen Merlino has proudly helped hundreds of clients of all races, genders and ages.
She has experience being a Single Expert Witness, writing reports for family and children’s court, and is familiar with court orders.
Her background in therapy means she is passionate about bringing a holistic and caring approach to Parent Coordination, helping to facilitate court orders and Parenting Plans with compassion, respect, empathy and positivity.
She works on the premise that children, parents, guardians and anyone else involved has the right to experience amicable resolutions; feeling safe, fulfilled, heard and happy in the process. As a Parent Coordinator, she is proud to assist each person on their own unique journey.
Being actively involved in professional development, she’s affiliated with Australia and New Zealand Professional Association for Transgender Health (ANZPATH), Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL), Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Doctorate of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (DPsych)
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) Equivalent
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Legal Studies (Family Law and Dispute Resolution)
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Parenting Coordinator
New South Wales, Sydney, Online
Elise Fordham
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Elise Fordham
Elise is a Principal Lawyer at Watts McCray, and is admitted to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland, and holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration, a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
Elise takes pride in assisting clients to reach commercial, practical and cost-effective outcomes.
With a balance of understanding, compassion, and practical, commercially-minded advice, all combined with a level-headed approach, and a high degree of support, Elise works with her clients to make sure they feel protected and confident. Elise relishes the challenge of assisting clients reach a cost-effective resolution to their family law matters, and does so in a timely manner.
Her clients feel in safe hands and regularly refer family, friends and colleagues to her.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Financial Administration
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Parenting Coordinator
Australia Capital Territory, Canberra
Elizabeth Reardon
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NSW, Canberra
Family Lawyer, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
02 6110 2030thesettlementcentre.com.auMake BookingElizabeth Reardon
Elizabeth is a trained collaborative family lawyer, parenting coordinator and family dispute resolution practitioner practising in Canberra and surrounding NSW. Elizabeth is a creative problem solver who focuses her legal practice on non-adversarial dispute resolution and settlement.
Her objective is to assist families to take a solution focused approach to separation and post separation parenting which avoids escalation of conflict, protects their ability to make their own choices and assists families to move more quickly into new, settled lives.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Juris Doctor (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Collaborative Practitioner
- Law Council of Australia - Family Law Section
- ACT Law Society
- ACT Law Society Family Violence and Children's Committee
- Family Law Pathways Network - ACT & Region
- Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
Ellie Terry
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Australia Wide
Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
https://parenting-matters.com.au/Make BookingEllie Terry
Co-parenting after separation is rarely smooth sailing. Minor disagreements – birthday parties, after-school activities, scheduling, social media limits, even the contents of a changeover bag – can spiral into major conflict. As a certified Parenting Coordinator, Ellie Terry provides a neutral point of contact to untangle day-to-day disputes, support co-parenting mediation and keep kids out of the crossfire.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- Accredited Parenting Coordinator
- Certified DCA® Certified ADR Divorce Coach
- Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS)
New South Wales, Shoalhaven
Elspeth Finney
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Elspeth Finney
Elspeth is passionate about minimising the impact of conflict following separation. In families where there is a high level of conflict and animosity between parents, children are at a greater risk of developing emotional, social and behavioural problems, as well as difficulties with concentration and educational achievement. Parental conflict is often at its highest at separation and this has a substantial impact on the whole family. Conflict is inevitable but combat is optional. Together we can focus on the practical realities of resolving differences to enable you both to move forward with your parenting arrangements. Elspeth takes a gentle but confident approach in facilitating future focused discussions with practical guidance and support.
Elspeth has dedicated her career to her passion in family law. She is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law (NSW Law Society), holds a Masters of Applied Law with a double major in Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution and is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Mediator).
Elspeth is located on the South Coast of New South Wales and is the Director of Shoalhaven Family Law, an exclusive boutique family law firm with offices in Nowra and Ulladulla.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- NSW Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Erin Shaw
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Erin Shaw
Erin has extensive experience in complex family law cases, and has a focus on achieving creative solutions outside of court.
She holds a Masters Degree in Applied Family Law, is a trained Parenting Coordinator and has been a family lawyer since 2008, across both Sydney and Brisbane.
Erin was a contributing editor of the CCH Family Law Guide, the preferred resource textbook used by family lawyers, barristers and Family Court judges in Australia, and has previously served as an elected Committee Member of the Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners.
A natural and creative problem-solver, Erin is dedicated to assisting families reach creative, win-win resolutions without going to court, using the collaborative law model and mediation.
Where litigation is necessary, her background in litigation for high net wealth families means Erin is a well-experienced, tenacious advocate for her clients.
“I whole-heartedly believe that whilst divorce can be devastating, the process doesn’t need to be. The process of unwinding a relationship and restructuring a family is best managed by working together, rather than in conflict, wherever possible. I am passionate about helping people move through divorce with dignity, s
Evie Morgan
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Evie Morgan
Parenting Co‑ordinator · Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner · Counsellor
Evie is a nationally accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Parenting Co‑ordinator, and Counsellor with over a decade of experience supporting families through separation, high-conflict co‑parenting, and long-term disputes.
She offers structured, clinically informed support through Parenting Co‑ordination, Child Inclusive Mediation, Property Mediation, and Co‑Parent Coaching. Her style is respectful but direct — warm enough to hold space, sharp enough to hold boundaries. Evie brings a Trauma Smart lens to her work, with specialised training in Child Inclusive Practice and Family Therapy.
She is also the co‑founder of Monarda Mediations, a remote-first service delivering timely, values-led support Australia-wide. All services are offered 100% online, making professional support more accessible and consistent.
Sometimes you don't need to change the schedule, you need to change the script.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Social Science (psychology)
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
- Diploma Counselling
- Child Inclusive Practice - 1
New South Wales, Newcastle
Fiona Johnson
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Maitland/Newcastle/Hunter Valley
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
(040) 168 9903www.johnsonfamilylaw.com.auMake BookingFiona Johnson
Fiona is the Principal Lawyer at Johnson Family Law and Mediation and in the process of becoming a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Fiona is passionate about working with separated families to help them reach the best outcome for each member to the family, especially the children. She takes a personalised and tailored approach with her clients, knowing that each family is unique.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Queensland, Brisbane
Fran Stowers
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
(042) 226 4868www.workhorseadvisory.comMake BookingFran Stowers
Fran Stowers is an accomplished family dispute resolution practitioner, holding over 20 years of expertise in child, family and community settings. Fran has qualifications related to early childhood development, child protection and dispute resolution, with a comprehensive background in delivering family support services.
Fran offers specialised insight into creating secure and supportive environments for children and young people and supporting families to thrive. She excels at piecing together the intricate parts of the co-parenting process, ensuring seamless collaboration and formation of clear, concise and practical agreements.
Accredited as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General’s Department and affiliated with the Australian Mediation Association, Fran’s skill set ensures a reliable, empathetic, and practical approach to support co-parenting.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Postgraduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution
- Master of Social Policy
- Postgraduate Certificate of Child Protection Practice
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
Guy McEntyre
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Guy McEntyre
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
Queensland, Brisbane, Ipswich, Online
Hannah Wordsworth
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Brisbane, Ipswich, Online
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
07 3463 3733Relate MediationMake BookingHannah Wordsworth
Hi! My name is Hannah Wordsworth. I’m a solicitor and a qualified mediator (NMAS and FDRP) working in private practice.
I am a people person. I enjoy working with and supporting people to work towards outcomes that suit them. I particularly like working with children and families. It is a privilege to support people through challenging times.
Before I became a solicitor, I spent over a decade supporting children and families across Queensland.
This work often involved informally mediating between people to achieve an outcome that was in the child’s best interest. Because of this I understand that no two families are the same, and I always adapt my approach to each mediation experience.
I believe conflict is a sign that something is not where you need it to be. Mediation and Parenting Coordination provides you with an opportunity to fix this.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Ba Behavioural Studies
- Doctorate of Juris Prudence
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner / NMAS Mediator
Hayley Cunningham
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Hayley Cunningham
Hayley is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, legal practitioner director, and solicitor in charge of Family Law Group Solicitors. She was admitted to practice in 2003, and holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science from Griffith University. She started her own practice as a sole practitioner in 2005 as Hayley Ritchie Solicitors.
Hayley is a trained Parenting co-ordinator, Collaborative Practitioner, National Accredited Mediator/Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and a member of Queensland Collaborative Law. She is also a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s Association. Hayley has practiced exclusively in family law since 2006, having previously been in general practice with a family law focus.
Hayley’s passion is collaborative practice and co-operative negotiation. Hayley also undertakes matters in the role of Independent Children’s Lawyer where the Court appoints a lawyer to represent the interests of children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science
- Collaborative Practitioner
- National Accredited Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Family Law Practitioner's Association
- Accredited Specialist in Family Law
- Legal Practitioner Director and Solicitor managing Family Law Group Solicitors
Victora, Melbourne
Jane Libbis
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Jane Libbis
Jane is a partner at Umbrella Family Law and Umbrella Family Support where they work with family law clients to help them start their new lives with dignity and respect.
As a long-time step-parent, Jane personally understands the twists and turns of the post-separation journey and has watched children adapting to new arrangements.
In addition to her Law and Arts degrees, Jane has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and enjoys working empathically with her clients.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts
- Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Human Services - Counselling)
- Collaborative Lawyer
Queensland, Noosa
Jane McCarthy
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Jane McCarthy
Jane McCarthy is a Parenting Coordinator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Mediator and Family Lawyer. She is also the Solicitor Director of McCarthy Family Law, Noosa and of McCarthy Mediation.
As a mother and stepmother of 7 and grandmother of one, Jane has personally experienced divorce, separation, post separation parenting and blended families. Jane is available in person and via teams to assist, educate and encourage Parents to comply with court orders and Parenting agreements. To work together in a positive and child focused way and to move forward as a family with dignity and respect.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordinator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Bachelor of Laws
- Master of Laws (Applied Law) FDRP & Family Law
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Jason Sutton
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Jason Sutton
Jason Sutton is an experienced Parenting Coordinator dedicated to supporting separated families in navigating post-separation parenting arrangements with clarity, compassion, and consistency. With a strong background in family law and dispute resolution, Jason works with parents to reduce conflict, improve communication, and uphold the best interests of the child.
As an NMAS-accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Jason brings a calm, balanced, and child-focused approach to complex parenting matters. His extensive experience also spans human resources, administration, and internal auditing, giving him a unique ability to manage both interpersonal dynamics and practical processes.
Jason is deeply committed to helping families minimise the emotional impact of separation on children. His approach is non-judgemental, structured, and future-focused, ensuring that co-parenting relationships become more constructive and child-centred over time.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- NMAS Mediator
- FDRP Graduate Diploma
- Cert. IV Personal Training
- Cert. 4 Training & Assessing
Queensland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Online
Jennifer Hetherington
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Brisbane, Gold Coast, Online
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
0493 026 635www.untyingtheknot.com.auMake BookingJennifer Hetherington
Helping parents move from conflict to cooperation, for the sake of their children.
With over 25 years of experience in family law, I’ve seen firsthand the emotional toll that conflict takes on separating families — especially children. As a Parenting Coordinator, my role is to help separated parents reduce conflict, improve communication, and implement their parenting arrangements more effectively.
I work with families who are navigating high-stress co-parenting situations and support them in shifting from reactive conflict to child-focused collaboration. Whether the issues involve day-to-day misunderstandings or entrenched disputes, I provide practical strategies and structured guidance to help parents move forward.
My approach is calm, compassionate, and future-focused. Drawing on my background as an Accredited Family Law Specialist and Mediator, I bring both legal insight and conflict resolution skills to support families beyond the courtroom.
If you're looking for a Parenting Coordinator who understands the complexity of family dynamics and is committed to creating safer, healthier environments for children post-separation, I’d be happy to support your journey.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Family Law Specialist
- Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Collaborative Lawyer
- Mediator
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice
- Parenting Coordinator
- Member of the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section)
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
New South Wales, Sydney, Online
Joanne Chayna
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Joanne Chayna
Joanne was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2000. After commencing her career in busy general practice firms in Parramatta and Sydney, she moved into exclusive practice in family law. In 2005, she achieved Specialist Accreditation in Family Law from the Law Society of New South Wales and, in the same year, was appointed a Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Sydney Registry.
As a Judicial Registrar, Joanne exercised judicial powers in court hearings on a daily basis, clarifying, resolving and determining points of law in complex parenting disputes and high net-worth financial matters. Over 17 years in one of the country’s most heavily litigated registries, she developed exceptional insight into how family law disputes are assessed and resolved by the Court, and how legal principles apply across a broad range of cases.
Joanne is an Accredited Mediator, Arbitrator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Parenting Co-ordinator and Collaborative Coach. She has been recognised in the NSW Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Law Mediator since 2023, having been voted by her peers for excellence in mediation practice.
She has extensive experience in high-conflict parenting matters, informed by both her court career and her ongoing mediation practice. Joanne is a highly skilled negotiator with a strong ability to guide parties through difficult conversations, identify practical options, and balance competing needs and interests within the framework of the law.
Joanne is known for her calm, empathetic and respectful approach. She communicates complex legal concepts clearly and without jargon, helping parties feel informed, supported and empowered to reach a resolution with dignity and minimal conflict.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Accredited Family Law Mediator
- Accredited Family Law Arbitrator
- Accredited Specialist Family Law
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Collaborative Practice Coach
Online, Queensland
Joanne Ramsey
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Joanne Ramsey
Jo is a nationally accredited mediator, counsellor, psychotherapist, and parenting coordinator. With a background in education and extensive work in the disability sector, Jo’s practice is grounded in a deep understanding of child development, inclusive education, and therapeutic support for families navigating separation, co-parenting, and disability-related challenges. Jo brings a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming lens to every family she supports, facilitating constructive communication, reducing conflict, and prioritising the emotional well-being of children to ensure they thrive.
Jo’s approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each family’s unique needs. Whether you’re navigating high-conflict co-parenting, supporting a child with additional needs, or seeking guidance through family transitions, Jo provides a structured, empathetic space to help you move forward.
Based on the Gold Coast, QLD, Jo offers both in-person and virtual sessions to support families across Australia.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Bachelor of Counselling and Psychological Sciences
- Bachelor of Education
- Parenting Coordinator
New South Wales, Online
Josephine Byrnes-Luna
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Josephine Byrnes-Luna
Josephine is the owner of Achieving Solutions Counselling and Mediation Services, and has been working in the counselling and therapeutic space, particularly with relationships, children, parenting and families; since the inception of the practice, 2007.
After completing collaborative law training in the family law jurisdiction, becoming a nationally accredited mediator then Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioner she was beginning to work more in the family law space, and working towards resolutions particularly with parenting plans, parenting arrangements and family therapy referrals from the Court.
With these years of therapeutic experience combined with collaborative practice, nationally accredited mediator, FDR and now Parenting Co-ordination (PC), Josephine is in a perhaps unique position to offer a holistic, balanced and integrated approach to PC, brining many aspects of the process, and what she believes is necessary, for successful parental conflict and working towards positive and future focused resolutions, in the best interests of the family dynamic.
Josephine is located in Camden and periodically in the Sydney CBD by appointment only. She also conducts many of her consultations online, so can be available Australia wide.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Counselling and Family Therapy
- Parenting Co-ordination
- Children Beyond Dispute - Professor Jen McIntosh
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Collaborative Law in the Family Law jurisdiction
- Preliminary Family and Parenting Short Reports
- UWS Lecturer in Family Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Court Ordered (FCFCOA) Family Therapy
Adelaide
Judith Jordan
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Judith Jordan
Judith has over 20 years’ experience working with families as a solicitor. Her focus is to work with parents to establish a co-parenting team to help them get it right for their children as they transition between households and support them as they do. Judith knows from her own blended family the challenges that parents face and how daunting it can be especially if litigation has or is involved.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Law Barrister and Solicitor
- Collaborative Lawyer
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
Queensland, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Online
Judy Stewart
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Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Online
Social Worker, Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Independent Children's Lawyer
(07) 3221 0100https://stewartfamilylaw.com.au/Make BookingJudy Stewart
Judy Stewart understands that a Court Order or Parenting Plan doesn’t always end the conflict and stress that parents are experiencing. Nor does a Court Order or Parenting Plan provide for all circumstances that arise when parenting children with an ex-partner.
With the assistance of Parenting Coordinator (PC) Judy Stewart, parents can resolve disputes about the implementation of their Parenting Orders or Parenting Plans and avoid further costly and stressful litigation.
Judy Stewart is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and Parenting Coordinator. After an earlier career in social work, Judy has practised exclusively in Family Law since 2003. An experienced mediator and a collaborative law practitioner, Judy is known for taking a conciliatory approach to resolving disputes and actively encourages effective co-parenting.
At Stewart Family Law, we have dedicated break out rooms available for no extra charge. We also offer telephone and video-conferencing appointments. Our fees are very competitive, and the cost of Parenting Coordination is usually met equally by the parties.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws & Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Accredited Family Law Specialist
- Nationally Accredited Mediator & Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Independent Children’s Lawyer & Separate Representative Children’s Court
- Parenting Coordinator
- Member of the Collaborative Law Association of Queensland
- Member of the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section)
- Member of the Queensland Law Society & Family Law Practitioners Association
- Admitted Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland & High Court of Australia
Kate Grant
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Kate Grant
Kate is a trusted family lawyer known for her integrity and calm demeanor, even under pressure. With a strong commitment to her clients, she navigates complex family matters with empathy and professionalism, ensuring that each case is handled with care and respect. Kate is an Independent Children's Lawyer, Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Parenting Coordinator.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
Kate Kempe
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Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
(042) 038 1717Northern Beaches and North Shore Family Law MediationMake BookingKate Kempe
Kate is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Nationally Accredited Mediator, and experienced Family Lawyer. She brings a strong interdisciplinary background to her work with separated families, holding a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Hons) from Macquarie University. This dual qualification enables Kate to integrate legal insight with a deep understanding of family dynamics, child development, and the emotional impact of separation.
Kate has an extensive background in litigation. This breadth of experience gives her a practical understanding of court processes, parenting orders, and the challenges parents often face when attempting to implement agreements in real life. Importantly, it has also shaped her strong commitment to helping families avoid the emotional and financial cost of ongoing litigation wherever possible.
Kate has a particular passion for working closely with parents who experience difficulty implementing parenting arrangements or who find themselves in ongoing conflict following separation. Kate assists parents to implement, and comply with parenting orders and agreements, manage day-to-day parenting disputes, and improve communication in a child-focused and practical way. Her approach is structured, supportive, and firm where required, always guided by the best interests of the children.
Kate's primary focus is reducing children's exposure to conflict by working with parents to create workable parenting solutions that promote stability, predictability, and emotional safety for children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- BA LLB (Honors & major in Psychology)
- Masters of Applied Law Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- AMDRAS accredited Mediator
- Family Law Solicitor and member of the Law Society
Kate Walker
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Central Coast, New South Wales
Family Lawyers, Mediators, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs), Independent Children's Lawyers
(046) 666 7183www.strivefamilylaw.com.auMake BookingKate Walker
New South Wales, Sydney
Kelly Stanford
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Sydney
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
1300 444 529stanfords.com.auMake BookingKelly Stanford
I love talking to people. I enjoy helping my clients find a solution to their legal problems so when the opportunity came up to train as a Parenting Co-Ordinator I jumped at it. There is a huge need for parents to engage with each other after separation and sometimes they need help doing that.
I have been really fortunate over the years to have a successful career as a both a collaborative family lawyer and family law mediator (FDRP). The benefit to my Parenting Co-Ordination Clients is that my years of experience as a Family Lawyer representing parents or children as an independent children’s lawyer, a Family Law Mediator and a Family Law Arbitrator means that there isn’t many disputes that I haven’t come across before. I am well versed in helping people identify their issues, work through their issues and moving forward with a new normal that feels like something they can live with.
My aim is to help those parents who have separated to learn to work together, for their own sanity and the benefit of their children, because, you are going to be the parents of these children, and the grandparents to their children from now until the day you die. So let's get started today working out how you will work through this new gig as separated parents together.
My main office is physically based in Camden in New South Wales, however, I have offices in both Moruya and Bega on the South Coast of NSW. I also meet with clients via Facetime, Whatsapp, Zoom, Google Duo or Teams.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordinator
- Mediator (NMAS)
- FDRP
- Family Group Conference Organiser
- Arbitrator
- Lawyer
Kelly Tligi
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Kelly Tligi
I am a mother of seven (4 biological). I live in South Australia on the fringes of the Barossa Valley. I started adult life as a musician and a teacher and came to law in my early 30's. I worked between having children teaching English in Japan, writing curriculum for Independent schools and running international English Language programs. More recently, I have been working for my father in a small family practice with the majority of my files being legal services and highly complex. Last year I completed training as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and this year completed training as a Parental Coordinator. I currently work with my father as a family lawyer, run my own family mediation business and work as a contract mediator for the South Australian Legal Service Commission. I am passionate about finding solutions for families that take into account their unique cultural and family values.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- FDRP - College of Law
- GDLP - Adelaide University
- LLB- Charles Darwin University
- MA Education (TESOL) - University of South Australia
- Grad.Dip. Ed. - Adelaide University
- CERT IV TESOL - ELS TAFE ADELAIDE
- Bachelor of Music with Honours in Ethnomusicology - Adelaide University
Kerry Gottlieb
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Sydney
Mediators, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs)
(040) 173 0471www.kgdivorceconsulting.com.auMake BookingKerry Gottlieb
Kerry is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS), a Parenting Coordinator and a CDC Certified Divorce Coach, specialising in Family Mediation. Her child-centred approach to the work she does is focused on helping parents reduce conflict and maintain their parental alliance after separation so that families can move forward in a positive and constructive manner. Kerry is a lawyer, admitted to practice in Australia and South Africa. She has worked at leading law firms in both countries and has lectured at the University of New South Wales. Kerry’s experience means she is well placed to assist families with property settlements as well as parenting arrangements.
Queensland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Online
LARNE WELLINGTON
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Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Online
Psychologist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
07 3096 0450positivefamilies.com.auMake BookingLARNE WELLINGTON
Larne is an experienced and accomplished Child and Family Psychologist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Parent Coordinator. She is the founder and Principal Psychologist at Positive Families Psychology and the creator of the Confident Kids and teens program.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in psychology and mediation, Larne possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge in child development and mental health. Her expertise extends to working closely with children, adolescents, and families, making her a trusted resource in the realm of family dynamics.
Larne is frequently sought after to provide reunification therapy for parents involved in complex family law matters. She has experience as an Expert Witness, writing reports for the Family Court and is familiar with court orders.
Larne’s background in psychology and knowledge of Family Law has been instrumental in her success as a family mediator. She possesses a unique skill set that enables her to guide parents towards equitable and mutually agreeable solutions. Larne's discerning insight into the importance of child-focused mediation stems from her extensive experience in supporting and counselling children navigating the challenges of separation.
Larne maintains affiliations with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australian Psychological Society (APS), Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi), Family Law Practitioner’s Association (FLPA) and Mediation Insttute.
Larne has contributed to the Australian Media and written publications for Body + Soul Magazine, The Courier Mail, Girlfriend Magazine and Good Health. She has been a guest on the Talking Life program on 96.5 FM and has been featured in a two-part documentary series on SBS called Once Bitten: Love the second time around.
Larne is compassionate, professional, and uniquely qualified to support you as your Parent Coordinator.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Psychologist (AHPRA, APS)
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- Parenting Coordinator Australia
- Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
- Certificate IV Small Business Management
Lauren Patford-Smith
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Lauren Patford-Smith
Lauren completed a Bachelor of Legal Studies and a Bachelor of Laws from La Trobe University, Victoria in 2004 and 2008 and was admitted to practice in 2009. Lauren also completed her Masters in Applied Law (Family Law) in 2013 with the College of Law.
Since 2009, Lauren has practiced exclusively in Family Law and is an Independent Children’s Lawyer for the Family Law Courts. She has completed a Course in Child Aware Practice from Emerging Minds.
Lauren has experience in all aspects of family law, including acting for high net worth individuals in in complex family law property matters involving valuations of trusts, companies and businesses. Lauren also has experience in children's matters including formalising living arrangements, relocations and recovery applications.
Lauren has experience representing clients in both the Family and the Federal Circuit Courts (now the one court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia). Lauren brings empathy and a common sense approach to resolving Family Law matters.
Lauren is a member of the Family Law sections of both the Law Institute of Victoria and the Law Council of Australia.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Masters of Applied Law (Family Law)
- Bachelor of Legal Studies
- Independent Children's Lawyer Certification
- Certificate of Child Aware Practice
Linda Denaro
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Linda Denaro
Linda Denaro is a Parenting Coordinator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Relationship Coach who supports separated and high-conflict parents to implement parenting orders and parenting plans with clarity and consistency. Parenting Coordination is a child-focused, non-judicial process that helps parents manage ongoing conflict, resolve day-to-day parenting issues, and reduce the need for repeated court involvement.
Linda works neutrally and practically with parents to improve communication, troubleshoot disputes, and create more stable, low-conflict environments where children can thrive.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordination, PA Australia
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice, College of Law
- Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Univeristy of England
- Bachelor of Training, Griffith University
- AMDRAS Registration, Mediation Institute
Victoria, Melbourne
Linda Taylor
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Linda Taylor
Linda has over twenty years of experience in the social work field and working with high-conflict families.
Linda is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and has both her Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Social Work and is registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Linda writes Family Reports for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as a Regulation 7 Family Court Consultant and private. Linda is also a trained Parenting Coordinator.
Linda has extensive experience across a broad range of social work and counselling sectors including emergency services & front line workers, victims of crime, clients with PTSD, youth justice, family violence, sexual assault, refugee communities, Aboriginal communities, the ADF and veteran communities, the mental health and health sectors, international development, education, child protection and training and development.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
New South Wales, Sydney, Online
Lisa Wagner
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Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Independent Children's Lawyer
(02) 9437 0010Doolan Wagner Family LawyersMake BookingLisa Wagner
Lisa is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Parenting Coordinator, Independent Children’s Lawyer, Collaboratively Trained Family Lawyer and an Accredited Family Law Specialist.
With 30 years of experience working with families and highly regarded by her peers as highly skilled in all family law matters, Lisa's passion for helping you through even the most difficult and complex parenting cases makes her the right person for you. You will have confidence in the process with Lisa as your Parenting Coordinator. She is adept at assessing both sides of the situation and helping you both agree on the best possible outcomes for your children.
As a parent herself, Lisa appreciates the complexities involved when parents are separating and she is dedicated to finding a solution for you with the least disruption to your way of life. Her level of calm and maturity will help you see a way forward in a positive and collaborative way, whilst providing you with exceptional service and expert guidance.
Renowned for her strong service and solution focus approach, Lisa will ensure you benefit from her expertise so that you can ultimately move on with confidence.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (since 2011)
- Independent Children's Lawyer (since 2014)
- Parenting Coordinator
- Accredited Specialist, Family Law (since 2002)
- Trained in Collaborative Law
Sydney
Lorna Sproston
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Lorna Sproston
Lorna has been a practising lawyer for over 25 years, with over a decade specialising in family law as a barrister at the New South Wales Bar. She is an accredited mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner, arbitrator and parenting coordinator.
After graduating from Cambridge University, Lorna worked as both a barrister and solicitor in London. She practised in a broad range of law in England, including family law, as well as commercial law at City of London law firms.
After relocating to Australia in 2008, and whilst requalifying as a legal practitioner, Lorna worked as Legal Associate to a Justice of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia. After requalifying, Lorna was admitted to the New South Wales Bar and appeared as junior Counsel in a broad range of family law property and parenting matters in various states around Australia.
In parenting matters she has acted for parents, grandparents and for the Independent Children’s Lawyer. In property matters, she has advised and appeared in a wide variety of cases including matters with large pools and complex jurisdictional, legal and procedural issues, both alone and being led by Senior Counsel.
Lorna understands the impact that legal proceedings can have on parties emotionally and financially and is committed to helping disputes to be resolved quickly and empathetically.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Mediator (NMAS)
- Family Lawyer
- Accredited Arbitrator (AIFLAM)
- Diploma in Legal Professional Skills, Inns of Court School of Law, London
- MA and BA (Hons) Law, University of Cambridge
New South Wales, Sydney
Louise O'Sullivan
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Louise O'Sullivan
Louise O’Sullivan is a Parenting Coordinator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Couple Therapist, Family Therapist and Individual Therapist for children, adolescents and adults.
Louise has worked for over thirty years with couples and families experiencing separation and high conflict. She has a strong child focused approach and often works with children as part of the process to ensure optimal outcomes for them following family separation.
She will work with you to assist you in protecting your children from exposure to conflict and to make positive co-parenting decisions. Her focus is on promoting and supporting positive relationships between parents post separation to keep children healthy and to reduce everyone’s stress.
She holds a Masters of Social Work; Graduate Diploma in Couple and Family Therapy; Bachelor of Social Work; and is a registered FDRP and Parenting Coordinator.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Co-ordinator - Parenting Coordination Australia
- Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution - Relationships Australia
- Masters of Social Work – Charles Sturt University
- Graduate Diploma Couple & Family Therapy – UNSW
- Bachelor of Social Work – CSU
Queensland, Brisbane, Online
Mali Maharaj
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Mali Maharaj
With 19 years of exclusive Family Law experience—including roles as a Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court and an Independent Children's Lawyer—Mali brings calm, clarity, and expertise to even the most complex parenting matters.
She is dedicated to fostering a child-focused perspective, ensuring that families navigate their challenges with care and confidence.
Mali has a deep understanding of the complexities families face. Her decades of experience in high-risk matters—particularly as an Evatt Registrar overseeing cases involving allegations of domestic and family violence, culturally and linguistically diverse clients, entrenched parenting disputes, mental health and substance abuse vulnerabilities, and children with significant medical or developmental needs—have equipped her with the insight and expertise to guide families forward.
With a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework, Mali is committed to helping clients move beyond litigation in a safe, respectful, and empowered way.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Very recent former Judicial Registrar of Federal Circuit and Family Court
- Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Dispute Practitioner
- Former Independent Children's Lawyer / and Separate Representative in the Children's Court
- Family Lawyer
Western Australia, Perth
Maria Sleight
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Maria Sleight
I am the principal owner of my practice, providing a wide range of clinical services to assist individuals, couples and families based on their needs. Services include providing high quality family dispute resolution and conciliation to assist families to develop and implement parenting plans and property agreements when they are separating, have separated, or divorced. Counselling and other therapeutic services include individual counselling, relationship counselling, counselling young people, and family therapy. At present, a significant amount of my caseload involved Reportable Family Court Ordered Therapy, where a family may present to me with a wide range of issues which may include, but not limited to, a rejection of one parent, relationship breakdown of the co-parents, family dynamic changes (step-parenting), family violence issues, child abuse allegations, and mental health issues for either the parents or the children.
I primarily work with individuals and families who have been struggling with co-parenting. I am very experienced in working with people who are in conflict and specialise in facilitating a process where people are able to have challenging conversations in a controlled environment.
As a Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor, I help families and individuals who may have experienced issues including anxiety, PTSD, OCD or panic attacks. Other issues associated with family conflict, things like family separation which may include feelings of guilt, grief & loss, sadness, and fear, just to name a few. I truly believe that there is no ‘one fits all’ when it comes to therapy. My approach and style is working within a person-centred framework and I strongly value the importance of having a trusting relationship between therapist and client. My therapy toolbox has been developed from a wide range of approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Practice and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My main goal is to support individuals, families and separated co-parents in finding positive and effective solutions to making what can seem like an overwhelming situation, manageable with minimal stress.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling)
- Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
Online, Queensland, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast
Marie Kelly
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Queensland
Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
0420559598www.mede8.com.auMake BookingMarie Kelly
Marie is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and is Collaboratively Trained in Family Law. Marie is dedicated to assisting families to work through their parenting differences with respect and dignity. Her goal is to empower parents to successfully co-parent collaboratively without conflict or negative impact on their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Collaborative Trained Professional
- Master of Laws (Dispute Resolution)
Mary Brindley
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Mary Brindley
Mary is a registered Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Mary has membership with Mediation Institute, Conflict Management Academy, Australian Association of Social Work and Pacifica Congress.
Mary has counselling experience with individuals, groups and families, dating back to 2008 and supporting clients in the complex area of family dispute resolutions since 2017. In addition to the degrees Mary has attained she offers skill development from foundational training in Open Dialogue, Parenting Under Pressure Therapist and EMDR. Mary has worked with clients to address issues around addiction, mental health recovery, trauma and relational needs.
Mary welcomes family values and culture to be honoured in her work with clients.
Mary is committed to providing professional support that is informed, and well-structured to unique needs of clients. Mary encourages clients to communicate effectively to avoid lengthy and potentially damaging and traumatic court hearings. Mary has a special interest in the rights of children and impact of loss in protracted conflict.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Social Science (psychology)
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Mental Health & Social Emotional Wellbeing
- Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution
- Masters of Conflict Management and Resolution
Victoria, Melbourne
Mary Louise Hatch
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Melbourne
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
03 9817 3480spectrumlaw.com.auMake BookingMary Louise Hatch
Mary Louise works with families to help children and parents have safe, positive relationships.
Mary Louise is a Collaborative Family Lawyer, Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Parenting Coordinator.
Mary Louise has been admitted to practice as a Legal Practitioner since 1991 and has worked almost exclusively in Family Law. In 2008, Mary Louise completed Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution training before commencing an internship as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with Relationships Australia. In 2019, Mary Louise was one of the first in Australia to undertake further training to qualify as a Parenting Coordinator.
Mary Louise holds a Master of Laws Degree in Applied Family Law and lectures and coaches in mediation and dispute resolution to organisations such as Resolution Institute, Relationships Australia, College of Law and in RMIT’s Juris Doctor Program. Mary Louise has been awarded PhD equivalence in Law at RMIT where she lectures in Family Law. Mary Louise also lectures at the College of Law in its Professional Legal Training program.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Master of Laws in Applied Family Law
- Coaches Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- Awarded PhD Equivalence in Law at RMIT
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
New South Wales, Sydney
Maryanne Atalla
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Maryanne Atalla
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws Degree
- Diploma of Legal Practice
- Certificate of Parenting Coordination
- Legal Aid Panel - Family Law
- Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Melissa Haley
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Melissa Haley
At FSC, I believe that meaningful support begins with a genuine connection. With over 20 years of experience, our practice is dedicated to assisting individuals and families through every stage of life’s challenges, with a particular focus on counselling and separation support.
We offer tailored guidance, thoughtful insight, and practical resolutions designed to help you navigate emotional difficulties, relationship transitions, and the complexities of separation or divorce. Our services are delivered with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to providing a safe, confidential environment where your voice is heard and respected.
Whether you are seeking support for personal growth, family matters, or assistance in managing the complexities of separation, we are here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
Mackay, Whitsunday, Online
Monica Smith
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Monica Smith
I am a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), NMAS-accredited mediator, and Child-Inclusive Practitioner, with formal qualifications in Counselling and a Bachelor’s degree in Business. My professional journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to supporting families and children through times of transition, tension, and change.
I bring a calm, compassionate, and outcomes-focused approach to Parenting Coordination and family mediation. I recognise that no two families are the same, and I work hard to ensure that every process is tailored to meet the unique needs, values, and dynamics of those involved. My practice is grounded in respect, flexibility, and a strong belief in the capacity of individuals to resolve challenges when given the right support and environment.
I see relational tension not as a failure, but as an indicator that something within the parenting dynamic or family structure needs attention. Parenting Coordination offers a safe, structured, and supportive space to work through these difficulties in a constructive way. It helps parents strengthen communication, reduce discord, and stay focused on what matters most—the wellbeing of their children.
As a Child-Inclusive Practitioner, I understand the importance of ensuring children are heard in the process, while always prioritising their safety and emotional wellbeing. I am committed to keeping children at the centre of every conversation and decision.
It is a privilege to walk alongside families during some of their most challenging moments and to help create pathways toward more peaceful, cooperative, and sustainable co-parenting. My goal is to support parents in finding solutions that are tailored to their circumstances and, most importantly, serve the best interests of their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordinator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- Counselling
- Child Consultant
- NMAS Mediator
Nardine Collier
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Online or Cairns
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Independent Children's Lawyer
(074) 214 5666Collier Family LawMake BookingNardine Collier
I am a family lawyer in my 30th year of practice, a accredited specialist and family law mediator. I am also an Independent childrens lawyer.
I have seen first hand, many times, how parents struggle to work out their court orders and how their disputes don't end once the orders are made. I see clients continuing to spend money on lawyers after their orders are made. This may resolve an issue short term, but doesn't assist parents to really work through the reasons behind their concerns so that they can move forward to implement court orders and arrangements for children without ongoing costly legal fees.
Parenting co-ordination is a brilliant process enabling parents to use the experience and expertise of an unbiased third party to assist them to achieve the best outcomes for their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Accredited Specialist Family Law
- Independent Childrens lawyer
- FDRP
- Masters in applied law ( family Law)
- Family Law Arbitrator
Online
Natasha Speirs
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Natasha Speirs
Natasha has been a family and criminal lawyer since her admission in 2016.
Natasha has a strong desire to assist those impacted by domestic violence and children with disabilities, particularly, Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Natasha is passionate about working with parents, post final parenting orders, and assisting parents with the implementation of their orders to ensure their children thrive rather than survive after entrenched litigation. Allowing parents to rebuild their trust and communication with one another; united as co-parents for their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Criminal Lawyer
- Parenting Coordinator
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Major Accounting)
- Member of Law Society of New South Wales
- Member of the Family Law Section
New South Wales, Sydney
Nicole Kavadias
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Nicole Kavadias
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
New South Wales, Sydney
Olivia Koorey
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Olivia Koorey
With almost 20 years of experience as a specialist family lawyer, most recently as a Practice Director at a top tier family law firm in Sydney, Olivia has extensive experience with high-conflict disputes.
Olivia holds an Honours in Law and Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. However, perhaps more importantly, Olivia also has a degree majoring in Psychology, and a deep belief in the power of empathic, respectful, empowering, child-focused and sensitive practice.
Olivia is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Collaborative Professional and Parenting Coordinator, because she wants to offer families more than just legal solutions—she wants to offer them a way forward.
Olivia is uniquely positioned to help you navigate the complexities of parenting arrangements. As a Parenting Coordinator, Olivia works with parents experiencing ongoing conflict to address challenges—helping them stay focused on their children’s needs while reducing stress and improving communication.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Accredited Mediator under the NMAS
- Accredited Family Law Specialist
- Collaborative Lawyer
- Parenting Coordinator
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology
- Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (Core Units)
Online
Peter Hanson
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Peter Hanson
Peter Hanson MCMR, Grad Dip FDR, PRI.
Peter is a Conflict Specialist, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in conflict resolution. He has worked for government sector and not-for-profit sector dispute resolution services delivering conflict resolution. He now works in private practice.
He is a specialist in parenting dispute and property settlement.
Peter holds a Master of Conflict Management and Resolution and a Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution. He is an Accredited Mediator with the National Mediation Accreditation Scheme and is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Federal Attorney General.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Accredited Mediator
- Parenting Coordinator
Queensland, Brisbane
Pierce Carstensen
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Pierce Carstensen
Pierce is a Principal at McInnes Wilson Lawyers and is the head of the family law team.
Pierce takes a no-nonsense approach to assisting parties reach their specific goals. He is particularly interested in resolving issues that other solicitors find too difficult. Pierce prides himself on communicating complex legal solutions using frank and simple language, and giving the advice that clients need to hear.
Pierce’s communication, negotiation and problem solving skills set him apart from other lawyers within the industry.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Commerce, Griffith University
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law, Queensland
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Member of Family Law Practitioners Association
Queensland, Brisbane
Rachael Murray
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Rachael Murray
As an experienced lawyer Rachael understands that co-parenting following the breakdown of a relationship isn’t easy, particularly when parties have been through Court proceedings. Trust is at an all-time low, and parties are used to an environment of evidence building, record keeping and point scoring.
Even once final parenting orders are made, it is difficult to transition away from a litigation mindset and move forward in a positive way. We know that parental conflict leads to poorer outcomes for children in almost all areas of their life including their ability to develop meaningful relationships, achieve their educational goals and effectively manage their mental health. Yet many parents are not equipped with the skills necessary to make the move from an intimate relationship with their former partner to a co-parenting relationship. Rachael works with parents to help them make this transition, and to develop insight about the impact of their conduct on their children. No one sets out to be a bad parent, or to let their children down.
Rachael arms parents with the tools they need to make positive and constructive contributions to their child’s development. Rachael’s parenting coordination practice has a specific focus that includes high conflict matters, drug and alcohol abuse, family violence, international parenting disputes, mental health issues and children with special needs. Rachael has a particular interest and expertise in matters involving autism/Asperger’s and other spectrumal disorders.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Lawyer and collaborative professional
- LLB (Hons) BCom (Politics)
- Member of Family Law Practitioners Association, Queensland Association of Collaborative
- Professionals, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and Parenting Coordination Australia
Online, Queensland, Brisbane
Rebecca Foley
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Rebecca Foley
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in child and family wellbeing, Rebecca stands out as a trusted professional for high-conflict co-parenting situations. Her extensive background in statutory child protection and the not-for-profit sector has equipped her with the skills to navigate complex family dynamics effectively.
Rebecca's expertise is further demonstrated by her instrumental role in the development of the Magellan Project, now known as 'The Magellan List,' which streamlined Family Court processes and emphasized the best interests of the child in legal proceedings.
As an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Child Consultant, Rebecca specialises in child-inclusive mediation, ensuring that children's voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process.
Her approach to parental coordination is characterised by empathy, clarity, and a commitment to fostering constructive communication between parents. Rebecca's goal is to help families move forward with practical, child-focused solutions that minimise conflict and promote sustainable co-parenting relationships.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner - College of Law
- Graduate Certificate in Child Protection
- NMAS Accreditated
New South Wales, Penrith
Rebecca Francis
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Rebecca Francis
Rebecca is a collaboratively trained family lawyer and parenting coordinator. Her goal is to assist parents to find a practical resolution to their disputes that allows all members of the family to move forward with peace and clarity.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Parenting Coordinator
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
Rebecca Lyons
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Rebecca Lyons
Has your court order failed to put an end to the day to day conflict and communication difficulties with your ex partner? Such conflict adversely affects both you and your children and has many serious long term consequences.
Rebecca is committed to assisting you better communicate, create solutions to problems and avoid ongoing toxic conflict so that you are able move forward post separation and parent your children successfully.
Rebecca Lyons comes to this role with 23 years experience as a solicitor and barrister. She commenced practice as a solicitor in 2000 and was first called to the Bar in 2006. She works in Qld and NSW with many separated families with a particular specialty in high conflict complex parenting matters and domestic violence.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- LLB (Hons)
- LLM (Dispute Resolution)
- MBA
Queensland, Brisbane, Online
Rebecca Parry
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Brisbane
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Independent Children's Lawyer
(07) 3532 5650www.pcfl.com.auMake BookingRebecca Parry
Having been a family lawyer for over 20 years, I became a Nationally Accredited Mediator and FDRP in 2015. I have also been an Independent Children's Lawyer since 2008. Becoming a Parenting Coordinator allows me the opportunity to help parents be more 'future focused' and 'live' their parenting orders.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Lawyer
- Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- Independent Children's Lawyer
Renata Kazickaite
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Renata Kazickaite
Hello, I'm Renata, a registered Psychologist, Parenting Coordinator, and Couple and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience helping co-parents navigate the often challenging dynamics of shared parenting. Through my work in post-separation parenting programs and as a group facilitator, I have gained a deep understanding of the unique struggles co-parents face.
My goal is to guide co-parents toward creating a supportive environment for both parents and children. My approach focuses on improving understanding between co-parents while ensuring the emotional and developmental needs of children are met. I help parents build effective communication skills, manage their co-parenting partnership with maturity and respect, and stay aligned with court orders or agreements. Together, we will create a nurturing environment for everyone involved.
If you're interested in finding practical solutions and building a respectful co-parenting partnership, I invite you to learn more about my approach and Parenting Coordination by visiting my website. I look forward to working together to support your family's well-being.
www.coparentingmatters.com.au
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Psychologist
- Parenting Coordinator
- Couple and Family Therapist
- Honours in Psychology, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania
- Associate Degree in Counselling, Southampton University, England
- Masters in Applied Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia
- Group Facilitator in the post-separation Parenting program and Relationship Educator, Relationships Australia, Brisbane
- Australia Psychology Society Member (MAPS)
Rose Gulcan Bolat
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Rose Gulcan Bolat
Rose Gulcan Bolat is a Solicitor with more than a decade of experience in the legal profession since 2013. Rose is known for her proactive, approachable and client-focused manner. Rose has built a strong reputation across family law matters such as parenting/property/divorce and family violence.
Her diverse background enables her to provide comprehensive and practical legal guidance to a wide range of clients. Rose is recognised for her strong communication skills and her commitment to understanding each client’s expectations, concerns and personal circumstances. She strives to deliver clear, thorough and empowering advice, helping clients navigate difficult situations and move forward with confidence. Her empathetic approach is balanced with a pragmatic mindset aimed at achieving effective and meaningful outcomes.
Rose is committed as a Parenting Coordinator to provide real time services to support families, implement parenting arrangements, reduce conflict, facilitate communication, educate and consider child’s best interests.
She is fluent in the Turkish language and has strong community connections.
Her genuine passion for the law and dedication to client outcomes continue to define her work and professional approach.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
Rosemary Norgate
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Rosemary Norgate
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
Online
Ruth Chowdhury
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Ruth Chowdhury
Ruth is a lawyer and the Founder and Principal of Abridge Mediation. Ruth practises as a Parenting Coordinator, Family Dispute resolution Practitioner, Nationally Accredited Mediator, and Collaborative Coach.
Having mediated hundreds of family matters, Ruth is well aware of the physical, emotional, and financial effect of conflict and the permanent damage it can cause families, particularly children. Ruth enjoys working with parents and carers to help them implement Court Orders, reduce conflict, and improve communication for the benefit of their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Parenting Coordinator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Australian Lawyer
- Collaborative Coach
- Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners
- Family Law Practitioners Association
- Family Law Pathways Network
- Resolution Institute
- Australian Mediation Association
Queensland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Online
Sarah Cleeland
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Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Online
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Independent Children's Lawyer
07 3269 9938scfamilylawyers.com.auMake BookingSarah Cleeland
Sarah Cleeland is a highly experienced and well respected Family Lawyer, Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Independent Children’s Lawyer. Sarah has over 25 years’ experience practising in Family Law and is the Principal of the Family Law Firm, Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers. Sarah is also the Founder and Principal of the Mediation practice Sarah Cleeland Mediations. Sarah offers services as a mediator of family law disputes in property settlements, complex property settlements, child support disputes and parenting disputes. Sarah continues to practice as an Independent Children’s Lawyer representing the interests of children both in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and in the child protection system. Sarah has completed the National Parenting Coordination Training and is now extending her practice to offer services to parents as a Parenting Coordinator.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (1996)
- Bachelor of Commerce (1996)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (2003)
- Appointment as an Independent Childrens Lawyer (2003)
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Collaboratively Trained Practitioner
- Parenting Coordinator
- Collaboratively Trained Practitioner
- Principal Practicing Certificate (2010)
- Parenting Coordination Certificate 2021
New South Wales, Coffs Harbour, Online
Sarah Reid
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Sarah Reid
Sarah has been the Principal at Reid Legal since its inception in February 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Law, and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Western Sydney and a Masters of Applied Law (Family Law) from the College of Law. Sarah is also trained in and enthusiastic about collaborative law and is on the founding executive of the Macarthur Collaborative Law Group.
Sarah will complete her training to become a Nationally Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner this year.
Since her admission to practice in 2004 Sarah has cultivated extensive experience in family law, care and protection, conveyancing and wills and estates. She has held positions in government departments, a community legal centre, and private practice culminating in over eighteen years of experience.
Sarah is a committed and passionate advocate for the people of her local area as she has grown up, studied, and practiced law in the Macarthur region. She was the President of the Macarthur Law Society from 2018 to 2021, was the Treasurer for the Macarthur Collaborative Law Group from 2019 to 2021, a committee member and Major Sponsor for the Campbelltown Thunder Netball Club from 2019 to 2021 and sits on the panel of lawyers for the Department of Communities and Justice as well as the Legal Aid panel in Family Law and Care and Protection.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Law
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Masters of Applied Law (Family Law)
- Collaborative Solicitor
- Parenting Coordinator
Queensland, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs, Online
Sarah-Jane MacDonald
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Sarah-Jane MacDonald
Sarah-Jane is a strong advocate of practice in the regions, having practised in the Toowoomba Region for the entirety of her legal career. Sarah-Jane has been admitted in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia since 2014, after completing her Bachelor of Law degree at the Toowoomba Campus of the University of Southern Queensland.
Sarah-Jane is currently the Legal Practitioner Director of MacDonald Law (Qld) Pty Ltd. For Sarah-Jane, working with people is the crux of why she has continued to work in the family law sphere since her admission. She enjoys providing advice to client's in plain English and being part of the solution, rather than part of the problem.
Sarah-Jane is regularly involved with collaborative practices and other alternative dispute resolution processes to help her client's achieve the best possible and commercially sound outcomes. In 2022, Sarah-Jane completed her training as a Parenting Co-Ordinator and is now available to assist families in a collaborative way after final Orders have been made. She loves having the opportunity to support families after the framework surrounding court process is finished and final court orders are made. She draws on her knowledge from practice in the family law sphere for more than a decade to assist post separation families in the parenting coordination process.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Grad. Dip. in Practical Legal Training
- Parenting Co Ordinator
Queensland, Brisbane, Northern Territory
Shanna Quinn
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Brisbane, Hong Kong
Social Worker, Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
0413 581 598www.shannaquinn.com.auMake BookingShanna Quinn
Shanna has experience across Australia and Hong Kong, specialising in family and relationship law and mediation. Shanna has a multi-disciplinary background as a forensic social scientist, counsellor and barrister and has worked with clients from diverse cultural, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. Her unique multidisciplinary background allows her to have a comprehensive perspective, equipping her to deal with sensitive and complex matters.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work
- Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
- Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Australia
- Nationally Accredited Mediator, Australia
- Accredited Family & General Mediator and Supervisor, Hong Kong
- Accredited Arbitrator, Australia
- Trained Parenting Coordinator, Association of Family Courts and Conciliation (AFCC) compliant
Queensland, Brisbane
Sharron Whittaker
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Cannon Hill, Queensland
Psychologist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
(07) 2139 8545www.embracingchangepsychology.com.auMake BookingSharron Whittaker
Sharron works as a psychologist in private practice working with couples, adolescents and adults. Her main area of practice has been providing psychological support to families’ post-separation (either individually or jointly). She has a warm and honest approach to counselling and enjoys working with clients to support them in achieving their goals. Sharron specialises in supporting both individuals and couples in adjusting to co-parenting and changes associated with the dissolution of a partnership in either a therapeutic capacity or in providing a child focussed family dispute mediation process. Sharron relies upon a range of evidenced based approaches such as Solution Focussed Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Registered Psychologist
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Const. Mgt)
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
Shelby MacDonald
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Shelby MacDonald
Shelby is a Senior Associate at Sarah Cleeland Family Lawyers. Shelby is experienced in all areas of family law including complex and high conflict parenting, property, and domestic and family violence matters. She has a pragmatic and future-focused approach, and is always motivated to achieve workable and sensible outcomes for co-parents and their children.
Shelby holds a dual Masters of Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution Practice from the College of Law, in addition to a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Queensland University of Technology.
Shelby is experienced in matters involving allegations of domestic and family violence, and undertakes regular pro bono work with the Women’s Legal Service Queensland, as well as being an accredited Criminal and Domestic Violence Duty Lawyer assisting both the aggrieved and respondent.
Shelby completed her Parenting Coordination training in 2023 and accepts referrals for clients based in Brisbane as well as for clients online from around Australia.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Family Law Solicitor
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- Dual Master of Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution
- Dual Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
- Certificate in Parenting Coordination
SHELBY TIMMINS
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SYDNEY AND ONLINE AUSTRALIA WIDE
Family Lawyers, Mediators, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs)
(040) 004 5583https://www.divorcedonedifferently.com.au/Make BookingSHELBY TIMMINS
Shelby was awarded the Australian Dispute Resolution Practitioner of the Year 2024!
Shelby is the heart and soul behind Divorce Done Differently, a specialised dispute resolution practice. Before stepping away from traditional legal practice, Shelby was an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. With over 20 years family law experience, much of this at one of Sydney's most respected family law firms, Shelby realised she wanted to provide creative skills and strategies to parents so that they could separate and divorce in a more family friendly way.
Shelby holds a Masters of Law from the University of Sydney, is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Divorce and Conflict Coach, Parenting Coordinator and Collaborative Professional.
Shelby is a faculty member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, President of Collaborative Professionals NSW and founder and President of Southern Sydney Collaborative Professionals.
Shelby regularly presents in the family law space amd is currently writing a divorce book for children, everything they want to know about their parents' divorce but are too afraid to ask.
Victoria, Melbourne
Shikha Luddu
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Shikha Luddu
Shikha is Special Counsel at Macpherson Kelley and has practiced exclusively in family law since 2010. In 2022 Shikha became a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Shikha is experienced in all aspects of family law including high conflict parenting matters, de-facto relationships and financial matters. Shikha has a compassionate and empathetic approach to matters and understands the complexities that are involved between separated parents and the need to remain child focused.
As a Parenting Coordinator, Shikha encourages parents to engage in child centered dispute resolution to help them organise their ongoing parenting arrangements before, during and after they have reached their final Court Orders.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - The University of Queensland
- Master of Laws (LLM) - The Australian National University
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Aiflam Member and Accredited Mediator
Simone Collier
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Simone Collier
Dr. Simone Collier is a registered mental health clinician, educator, and play therapist with extensive frontline experience in child protection and out-of-home care. Dr Collier has vast experience working with parents, children, and young people with neuro-diverse needs and understands the challenges faced with communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation in challenging scenarios. She holds a Doctor of Professional Studies, a Master of Special Education, a Master's in Child Play Therapy, and a Bachelor of Education (Special Education), along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Alcohol & Other Drugs and Mental Health. Dr. Collier is an accredited Parents Under Pressure therapist and trained Animal-Assisted Therapist using Theraplay principles. She is skilled in Step-by-Step Assessments, Attachment Style Interviews (ASI), and Parenting Role Interviews (PRI). A registered Queensland teacher, she is a member of PACFA, APPTA, and an affiliate of the Society for the Advancement of Actuarial Risk Need Assessments.
New South Wales, Sydney, Online
Stephanie Azzi
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Stephanie Azzi
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wollongong, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, and a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Human Resource Management. She has specialised in family law since 2017. In November 2019, Stephanie completed her Master of Applied Law (Family Law), followed by her Master of Applied Law majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice in 2021.
Stephanie is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). She has also completed specialist training to become a qualified Collaborative Lawyer, and she holds certifications as a Parenting Coordinator and Conflict Coach. Additionally, Stephanie has been trained as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.
In 2021, Stephanie was named a finalist for the Rising Star of the Year Award by the Women Lawyers Association of NSW. She is an active member of the Greater West Family Law Practitioners Association, where she contributes to the organisation’s initiatives.
Known for her exceptional negotiation skills, Stephanie often achieves successful outcomes in family law matters without the need for clients to proceed to court. She takes a compassionate, client-focused approach to help individuals navigate the challenges of separation.
Beyond her expertise in dispute resolution, Stephanie is a strong advocate, having represented clients in a broad range of family law matters, including children’s issues, de facto relationships, same-sex relationships, spousal maintenance, property disputes, child abduction, and contravention applications.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Commerce (majored in Human Resource management)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (PLT)
- Certificate of Legal Business Skills from the College of Law
- Masters in Applied Law (Family Law) & (majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice)
Queensland, Gold Coast
Sue Adams
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Sue Adams
Sue is a registered psychologist with over 2o years of experience in working with high conflict separated families. She also has a particular interest in trauma and has a post-graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma. She is also interested in working with families where there are resistance/refusal dynamics.
Sue worked for six years as a Family Consultant with the Family Court, both in Melbourne and in Townsville. She now has a private practice, Prosper Psychology, in which she undertakes family assessments, works therapeutically with separated parents and children, and most recently, developed a therapeutic contact program. Sue’s previous experience includes working in Children’s Contact Services, the Parenting Orders Program and the development of group programs for children from separated families.
Sue is passionate about workable outcomes for separated families, with a focus on the best interests of the children. She is aware of the challenges faced by parents and children when navigating the process of separation and is eager to assist parents in Parenting Coordination to build a healthy co-parenting alliance for the benefit of their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Art, Hons (Psychology), Deakin University 1998
- Post-graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma, Australian Childhood Foundation, 2014
- Certificate: High Conflict Coparenting: Interventions for Children's Alignment and Resistance 2019-2020, William James College, USA.
New South Wales, Sydney
Susan Warda
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Susan Warda
Susan Warda specialises in helping separated parents to overcome conflict and develop the skills they need to effectively manage their shared parenting responsibilities. Highly regarded for her compassionate, discreet and understanding approach, Susan’s 30 years of experience as a family lawyer along with her personal understanding of being part of a blended family, ensure she is well equipped to work with parents to reach agreement on a wide variety of issues. Aware of the potential impact that conflict between parents can have on children, Susan is passionate about working with families to re-build trust, encourage cooperation and effectively resolve issues surrounding parenting plans, shared custody, child safety and international parenting disputes. Her experience in alternative dispute resolution and mediation plays a vital role in helping parents to resolve complex disputes outside of the Court system. Susan also has experience managing high conflict disputes involving mental health disorders where she has implemented strategies to reduce conflict and negotiate agreement. She has also acted as a Court-appointed independent children’s lawyer, giving them a voice in proceedings whilst striving for the best possible outcome.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer
- Collaborative Family Lawyer
- Parenting Coordinator
- Member International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Board Member, Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Member, NSW Law Society
Queensland, Brisbane, Online
Temika Slee
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Brisbane
Family Lawyer, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), Independent Children's Lawyer
(07) 3221 0100stewartfamilylaw.com.auMake BookingTemika Slee
Temika has practised exclusively in family law since 2012 and is both an Accredited Family Law Specialist and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Temika chose to specialise in Family Law because it provides a real opportunity to genuinely help families during an emotional and difficult time. Temika sees Parenting Coordination as another valuable tool to provide families with genuine help. Temika appreciates that effective co-parenting doesn’t automatically come hand in hand with a Court Order, or Parenting Plan, and in her role as a Parenting Coordinator strives to help parents with the difficult transition from being partners to co-parents and therefore improve their communication.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Mediator
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Independent Children's Lawyer
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Journalism
- Accredited Family Law Specialist
- Parenting Coordinator
- Member of the Queensland Law Society & Family Law Practitioners Association
- Member of the Collaborative Law Association of Queensland
- Admitted Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland & High Court of Australia
Victora, Melbourne, Online, Victoria
Trevor Jolly
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Melbourne, Victoria, Online
Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
jolimanlawyers.com.auMake BookingTrevor Jolly
Trevor specialises in managing, and minimising, conflict in families through alternate dispute resolution techniques and effective communication strategies. He guides parents in setting new boundaries for post-relationship dynamics and new norms resulting in positive outcomes. Trevor prides himself on providing a child-focused or child-centred approach to Family Dispute Resolution, looking at roadblocks preventing parents from being that way inclined. His practice incorporates parental education in appropriate child development factors, core areas of conflict and communication strategies. Trevor is passionate about children’s parental conflict and alienation experience and enjoys assisting people to reach their potential through mediation and coaching. He has been working in the Family Law industry since 2001 and is a member of the Resolutions Institute and the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Cinergy Conflict Coach
- Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Parenting Coordinator
- Neuro-Linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Master Practitioner
- Neuro-Linguistic and Neuro-Semantics Master Practitioner
- Justice of the Peace
- Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
- Child Inclusive Practice
Victora, Melbourne, New South Wales, Online
Vanessa Mathews
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Melbourne, Northern NSW, Online
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
1300 635 529mflaw.com.auMake BookingVanessa Mathews
Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of award winning firm Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists and Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists.
She is a fully accredited family law specialist, family dispute resolution practitioner and mediator, and trained parenting coordinator.
Vanessa has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with more than 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive. A commerce degree adds a financially astute aspect to her practice.
Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients, who regularly describe her as empathetic.
Vanessa provides clients with easy access, regardless of their location, by the use of the best available technology such as web conferencing.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Accredited Family Law Specialist
- Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Accredited Mediator
Queensland
Yasmin Khan
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Yasmin Khan
Hi, I'm Yasmin, and I have an extensive background working with domestic abuse clients, mainly from South Asian and other diverse backgrounds. I have worked with migrant communities for many years, so I am well aware of your cultural needs and understandings. I am well-versed in communication and mediation techniques to help you navigate your way through difficult situations.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts - Griffith University
- BA (Hons) (1st) - Griffith University "In-law Perpetrated Domestic Abuse in Australia's South Asian Communities"
- PhD Candidate - Griffith University "In-law Perpetrated Abuse: Victim Survivors in Australia's South Asian Communities and how we tell their stories"
- Mediation Course
Western Australia, Perth
Yvette Strawbridge
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Perth
Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
0400 041 806perthmediationandcounsellingservices.comMake BookingYvette Strawbridge
Yvette is a diversely qualified and experienced eclectic Health Professional, Accredited Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Clinical Member of Resolution Institute, an Accredited NMAS Mediator, Yvette is also trained as a Parenting Coordinator and a Collaborative Professional in Family Law and Wills and Estates. Clinical Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Credentialed Mental Health Consultant and Advanced Clinical Professional Supervisor/Coach/Mentor, with a diverse range of skills and areas of expertise. Yvette has been working as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Mediator since May 2009 (13 years). See Perth Mediation and Counselling Services WA web site for more detailed information. In Mediation and as a Parenting Coordinator, Yvette works with couples, parents and corporate clients using her highly effective interpersonal skills engaging with them and facilitating meaningful and sustainable resolutions for the future, often with transformative results. Yvette is in the unique position as an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to also be able to offer Child Inclusive Practice by seeing children as a Child Consultant and as a Parenting Coordinator. Yvette sees children to provide feedback to parents to assist and enable them to consider the needs and best interests of their children.
Courses, Qualifications & Experience:
- Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Mediator
- Child Inclusive Practice Consultant
- Parenting Coordinator
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Family Professional and Coach
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Family Professional and Coach
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