Tayla has extensive experience in various aspects of family law matters with a particular interest and expertise in Surrogacy under the Surrogacy Act 2019 and Adoption under the Adoption Act 1988 (including stepparent and adult adoption).
Her approach is characterised by pragmatism and sensitivity, recognising the emotional toll that family law matters can take on clients. Tayla’s calm and approachable demeanour, coupled with her knowledge of the law, instantly instils confidence and trust in her clients.
Beyond her legal expertise, Tayla’s commitment to advocating for victims of family and domestic violence sets her apart. Her focus is on empowering individuals and ensuring their safety throughout the legal process, offering comprehensive support and guidance every step of the way.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
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
- Surrogacy and sperm donation agreements
- Adoption advice
Professional Associations
- Member of the Law Society of South Australia
- Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Parenting Matters
- Child Support
- De Facto Relationships
- Property Settlement
- Grandparent’s Rights
- International Relocation (Hague Convention)
- National Relocation
- Spousal Maintenance
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