Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law

With over 18 years of experience practising exclusively in Family law, Celia has deep expertise in dealing with all manner of complex family law issues, including complex financial issues and complex parenting and child support issues. She is experienced in advising clients in matters concerning business interests, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds, and in drafting and advising on Financial Agreements in the context of family law property settlements.

Where possible, and depending on the needs of her clients, Celia aims to help reach negotiated outcomes that minimise cost, without further damaging what can be fragile family relationships. In supporting those outcomes, Celia is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, NMAS Accredited Mediator, a trained Collaborative Lawyer, and in addition, has experience as an Independent Children’s Lawyer. When needed, however, Celia is an experienced litigator and a confident advocate before the Courts for her clients. Her communication style and approach to guiding her clients through one of the most challenging periods in their lives, is one of warmth, understanding, and calm measured focus.

Accreditations & Associations

• Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/English Literature)

• Bachelor of Law

• Master of Applied Law (Family Law)

• Accredited Specialist in Family Law

• Member of the Law Society of NSW Family Law Committee

• Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

• Member of Collaborative Professionals NSW

• Member of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators

Publications

• What is Alimony: Spousal Maintenance in Australia

• Family Law Pre-Action Procedures: What You Must Do Before Going to Court

• Child Custody Laws in Australia: What You Need to Know