Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.
We are specialist Family Lawyers and are able to provide you with prompt cost-effective advice to help you reach an agreement or guide you through the Court process if that is appropriate.
Led by Partners Sarah Keenan and Frank Chila, our Melbourne family law solicitors are our go-to team for difficult questions of law.
The Melburnians are passionate about getting outcomes that work, and believe that families do not belong in the Courtroom. The team are experts in helping clients reach agreement but will fight hard for you in court if that is what is needed.
We are based in the Melbourne CBD at Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke Street.
Give us a call on 03 8376 7000.
Sarah Keenan
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Probably the first thing you need to know about Sarah is that she’s seriously smart. So if you want someone clever helping you with one of the biggest challenges of your life, she’s a great choice. Sarah is our go-to expert for all things financial including agreements before, during and after marriage or separation. Sarah is passionate about ensuring your affairs are in order, which includes having a comprehensive, tax effective estate plan in place. Sarah has an eye for detail and will ensure no stone is left unturned.
Frank Chila
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Frank is a ‘bigger-picture’ type of lawyer; he starts with the realistic goals of his clients and he works hard to achieve those goals. Frank runs a lot of high conflict parenting and property matters that require composure, strategic planning and the ability to not be reactive, but rather, proactive.
Victoria Kilby
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Victoria has practised exclusively in family law since her admission to practice in 2013, and she became accredited as a Family Law Specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria in 2019. Victoria also has experience in commercial litigation and corporate advisory, which has assisted in her knowledge of complex financial matters in family law. She is practical, down to earth and she is dedicated to helping her clients navigate challenging and emotionally-driven situations, with a clear-minded and focused manner.
Felicity Francis
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Felicity has practised exclusively in family law since her admission. Her passion for family law commenced when she was studying law and working as a personal assistant to a family lawyer. For the last three years of her double degree, she studied full time and worked full time. She likes to be busy.
Bronwyn Montgomery
Family Law Solicitor
Bronwyn has experience in a range of parenting and property matters, including complex and high conflict matters. She is also experienced in family violence, surrogacy, donor, and Hague Convention matters. Bronwyn aims to empower her clients with the tools to achieve their best outcome, whether this be outside the Court system or during litigation.
Anne Ariyaratnam
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Anne is a competent and passionate lawyer. Having practised exclusively in family law since her admission, Anne has acted across a wide range of family law matters in particular, complex financial cases. Anne has also acted in complex parenting cases involving family violence and abuse (including the abuse of children). She understands the fragility of families in these cases.
Anita Deutschmann
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Anita is passionate about equipping clients with the knowledge they require to navigate the family law system. Anita understands the toll that family law proceedings can have on clients and their families and she will work hard to achieve the best outcome for you with the least impact on you personally.
Julia Walker
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Having practised exclusively in Family Law, Julia has experience in assisting clients in parenting, property and divorce matters. Julia also has experience in family violence proceedings and surrogacy matters. Providing clients with practical and holistic solutions while feeling supported during a difficult time is important to Julia.
Eleni Angeletos
Family Law Solicitor
Eleni is a dedicated and compassionate family lawyer with a particular interest in complex children and parenting matters including interstate and international relocation, international child abduction (under the Hague Convention), family violence and unacceptable risk matters. She also has a strong interest in property matters arising from both married and de facto relationships, particularly those involving high-net-worth asset pools, complex trust and corporate structures, superannuation interests, tax considerations, injunctions and third parties.
Tori Pepperell
Family Lawyer
Tori began her legal career assisting victims of crime, before deciding in 2021 to narrow her focus and build a practice exclusively in family law. Tori is committed to providing her clients with an efficient and effective resolution to their family law matters.
Natalie Pogson
Family Lawyer
Natalie has worked exclusively in Family Law since graduating from the Australian National University. Natalie understands how confusing the Family Law system can be to navigate. She is here to help guide people through a stressful time and achieve positive outcomes for her clients.
Todd Stevens
Family Lawyer
Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, Todd graduated from the University of Canterbury and went on to be Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Since admission, Todd has worked primarily in family law, as an employed barrister, where he developed his passion and skills within this area.