Melisa has decades of experience in family law with a particular focus on complex parenting matters. Her experience includes negotiating and drafting court orders, advising clients on their prospects, preparing for and attending mediation and court events. Melisa firmly believes that court should be a last resort and works with clients to resolve matters at the minimum possible cost in the circumstances and with minimum disruption to the family.

Abby holds a Masters in Applied Laws, with a double major in Family Law and Wills and Estates, providing her with an in-depth understanding of the intricacies within these specialised fields. Her dedication and passion for delivering exceptional legal services is evident through her involvement in notable cases, including Preston [2022] FedCFamC1A 157 and Monaco v Martinelli [2023] NSWSC 375.

A Hunter Valley local, Abby has been an integral part of the legal community in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley since 2018. Recognising the need for accessible and high-quality legal advice in the region, Abby is delighted to announce the opening of our Maitland-based office within the coming months, catering to clients in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, as well as Canberra and the ACT surrounds.

Liz has more than 20 years experience in family law having worked as a lawyer, academic, mediator and Judicial Registrar. In addition to her legal qualifications she is an NMAS accredited mediator and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She combines her role at Alliance Family Law with work as a mediator at Keogh Mediation.

Ashlea holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Legal Practice. She has extensive experience in family law and child protection and has specialist knowledge in matters involving family violence. She has worked in various roles across the NSW Central Coast and Hunter Valley, as well as in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. She approaches her work with a balance of empathy and pragmatism, and shares Cristina’s interest in finding out-of-court solutions to family law problems.

Victoria is an experienced Family Law practitioner in New Zealand. Victoria relocated to rural New South Wales in 2020 and observed that there was a perpetual need for extra support among busy family law practices in both countries.

Victoria strives to be the trusted partner of family law practitioners, offering unparalleled support and innovative solutions to optimise productivity and manage workflow. Her unwavering dedication is to have a meaningful impact on the lives of the legal community she serves.