Nicole is a partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist and was admitted to legal practice in 2004. She has worked almost exclusively in family law since her admission, and started her career with (what was then) the largest law firm in country Victoria dealing with family law, wills and estates and property law. She then relocated back to Melbourne where she began specialising in family law before she joined Victoria Legal Aid
Caterina (Cathy) is a Partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist. She has practised exclusively in family law since 2005.
With experience in all areas of family law involving same sex, de facto and married couples, she takes a professional, dedicated, and compassionate approach.
From complex property matters, children’s matters, abduction and child support Cathy takes a solution-based approach to resolve matters
Before coming to Accessible Family Law Renee spent 13 years working within the Federal Magistrates Court (as it then was), Family Court and in the Federal Court of Australia.
Renee commenced her career at Victoria Legal Aid before working in the capacity as a Deputy Associate and then Associate in the Federal Magistrates Court (now the Federal Circuit Court) before moving onto the Family Court as a Judge's Associate.
Renee then spent six years working as an
Elisabeth was admitted to practice in May 2014 after making a career change from radiology following 17 years in that industry. She graduated from Deakin University with Honours in Law and attended the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics commerical study tour. Elisabeth is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Coming to law after a prior profession gave Elisabeth a head start in terms of client engagement
Janine was admitted to legal practice in 2021 and has worked exclusively in family law since this time. Prior to her admission she undertook internships with Victoria Police Prosecutions and Victoria Legal Aid as a duty lawyer assisting in Family Violence and Personal Safety Intervention Orders. This exposure has ensured Janine has a broad skill set that that she brings to her family law practice.
Janine works in close consultation
Brianna was admitted to legal practice in 2023 commencing her career in criminal law before moving into family law.
Brianna works in close consultation with Cathy Andrews to guarantee clients receive consistent, high quality legal services. This collaborative approach to file work means that Brianna is constantly building on her skill set and refining her approach as an exceptional lawyer.
Brianna works across all domains of family law
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