Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice with Distinction and Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Julia has training and expertise working in a broad range of family law matters, including but not limited to complex parenting disputes, property settlement matters and divorce. Julia has experience in contested and high conflict matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, however, strives to assist parties to negotiate and settle without the requirement of contested and costly litigation where possible. Julia strives for the best results for every client by providing timely and accurate advice, delivered with her knowledge of the legal system and compassion for the individual’s circumstances. She understands the sensitivity of family law matters and ensures that her clients feel understood, supported and guided through the usually unfamiliar and daunting process.
Experience
Advising and representing De facto couples
Conducting and successfully negotiating complex property settlements
Property settlements involving businesses and farming
Advising and successfully negotiating children’s matters
Advising and successfully negotiating grandparent’s rights
Proceedings under the Hague Convention on International Relocation
National relocation matters
Recovery orders
Preparing for and representing parties in their divorce hearings
Providing assistance to parties regarding child support issues
Spousal maintenance matters
Binding Financial Agreements
Mediation
Consent Orders
Parenting Plans & Parenting Orders
Contravention and enforcement applications
Professional Associations
Member of the Law Society of South Australia
Member of the Young Lawyers' Committee of South Australia