Hello, I’m Marguerite. I’m a Melbourne-based accredited Family Law specialist, a Collaborative Lawyer and a Mediator who specialises in helping couples divorce with respect and dignity.

I’ve been practising in divorce law for more than twenty five years, and have worked in the Family Law Court on cases involving children and large and complex property disputes, as well as cases with people who have few assets.

During this time, I’ve experienced firsthand the ongoing devastation that the traditional divorce process can leave in its wake, which sometimes includes irreversible damage to family ties and relationships.

I realised that there had to be a better way and found it in Collaborative Practice.

How does it work?

Collaborative Practice is now a well established way to divorce without going to Court.

It’s based on the principle of helping people reach a mutually-beneficial divorce settlement by working towards solutions that take into account the highest priorities of both parties and their children.

Collaborative Practice sits well with my belief that the best people to make decisions for your family after separation are you and your partner.

I understand that listening to your story is the first step in helping you to move forward and I work with you and your spouse in collaboration and mediation to reduce conflict and find common ground.

You will be supported by me as your legal advisor and you can access the guidance of a child specialist, a psychologist/communication coach and a financial planner as needed to help you achieve the best outcome for your whole family.

Learn more about collaborative practice