Melinda Gamon

Melinda is a lawyer in Lander & Rogers' Family and Relationship Law team and has been working exclusively in family law since her admission to practice in 2024. Melinda is based in the firm's Melbourne office and represents clients living in Victoria, wider Australia and abroad.

Melinda's practice focuses on a range of family law matters, including divorce, child support, parenting disputes, spousal maintenance, property division and prenuptial agreements.

Melinda also undertakes pro bono work and has experience volunteering at inTouch Divorce Clinic to assist women experiencing family violence.

Melinda understands that each case is unique and requires a personalised approach. She offers compassionate and effective legal representation to reach the best possible outcomes for her clients. Melinda ensures her clients feel supported and informed throughout the entire process.

Experience

Melinda's areas of expertise include:

• property settlements
• parenting arrangements for the care of children
• binding financial agreements for couples who are in, or contemplating, a de facto relationship or marriage
• child support
• spousal maintenance
• divorce applications
• family violence orders.

Client feedback

What Melinda's clients say:

"We want to extend our utmost appreciation and our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support, dedication, and professionalism throughout the legal proceedings. It was immensely reassuring to know we had such capable and thoughtful advocates on our side. The challenges we faced were not easy, but your guidance, clear communication, and strategic thinking made all the difference. We deeply appreciate the time and effort you invested in understanding the complexities of the matter and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for us. Thank you once again for your incredible support and for helping us navigate such a critical time in our lives. Please know that your hard work has left a lasting impact, and we are truly fortunate to have had you as our lawyers."

“After 32 years of marriage, navigating an adversarial separation was one of the most challenging experiences I have faced. Throughout this process, both Melinda and Kate were consistently engaging, responsive, and deeply involved in my matter. They always maintained the highest level of professionalism, while also demonstrating genuine empathy and understanding of the personal strain involved...

"What I valued most was their ability to provide clear, calm, and unemotive advice during moments of significant stress. Their guidance was measured, practical, and grounded in sound legal judgement, which allowed me to make informed decisions despite the emotional complexity of the situation.

"Knowing that I had such capable and compassionate professionals advocating on my behalf provided a profound sense of comfort during a very difficult period in my life. I am deeply grateful for the support they offered, not only from a legal perspective but also in helping me navigate the process with dignity and clarity.”

FAQs

What is a de facto relationship?

A de facto relationship can occur where two people are not married but live together on a genuine domestic basis. The law offers similar protections to members of a de facto relationship as it does to married couples when they encounter separation. We can help you identify whether you are party to a de facto relationship and discuss the protections available to you.

Do I have to go to court to resolve my matter?

There are several ways to resolve family law matters without the need for litigation, including direct negotiations with your partner, lawyer-assisted negotiations and private mediation. A combination of these approaches may be utilised depending on the circumstances of your case.