Our Purpose
Connect Family Law provides quality and accessible legal services with a focus on healing animosity. We create a workplace that supports the next generation of lawyers and offers a welcoming space for clients. We believe in doing things differently because every family has a different story to tell.
Our Vision
Ensuring regional families have access to compassionate, quality legal services, regardless of their circumstances.
Our Values
We provide compassionate, quality legal support to families during challenging times. We prioritise empathy, integrity, respect, and open communication and innovation to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and our community.
Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing compassionate, quality legal support to families during challenging times.
Michelle Oates
Principal Solicitor
B/LLP(Hons), BJus, GAICD
Alix O'Donnell
Senior Solicitor
B/LLP
Eva Rouse
Solicitor
B/LLB (Hons)
Deborah D'Errico
Paralegal / Practice Manager
Francie-Anne Costa
Business Development Officer
Jacquie Brady
Administration Assistant
Jo Zappia
Conveyancing Clerk / Law Clerk
Zach Oates
Operations Manager
Our Services
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Separation / Divorce
What comes next?
The legal process of ending a relationship/marriage in Australia.
Learn More →Parenting Arrangements
Figuring out care for the kids after separation
Creating parenting plans and arrangements for children following separation.
Learn More →Property Settlements
Who gets what when we separate?
Dividing assets and liabilities between separating couples.
Learn More →Binding Financial Agreements
Setting things in stone – privately
Creating legally binding agreements about financial matters.
Learn More →Consent Orders
We've agreed... let's make it official
Turning an agreement into a legally binding court order.
Learn More →Family Violence Matters
Help, I need protection / I've been served with an order
Assistance with intervention orders and family violence issues.
Learn More →Mediation & FDR
Let's sort it out together (with help)
Resolving disputes with the assistance of an impartial third party.
Learn More →Conveyancing
Buying or selling a home without the headache
Legal process of transferring property ownership.
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