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.
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.