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 directors 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.
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.
Emma Pickford
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Emma has a “can do” attitude and doesn’t sweat the small stuff. She won’t just act as your intermediary but will give you practical and strategic advice which will help you to weigh up and assess the benefit versus the cost of choosing a particular legal path.
Emma really enjoys working with clients to help reduce (not increase) conflict with their former partners.
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.
Cameron Collett
Family Lawyer
Cameron understands that the family law system can be daunting for clients and strives to build strong relationships and ensure clients understand their position and options at all stages.
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.
Eleni Angeletos
Family Law Solicitor
Before practising as a family lawyer, Eleni worked as a Deputy Associate to the Her Honour Judge Small and then as an Associate to His Honour Judge Burchardt at the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Bianca D’Angelo
Family Law Solicitor
Bianca has experience in all types of parenting matters, particularly involving high conflict, family violence or relocation. Bianca strives to ensure her clients are knowledgeable of all aspects of their matter and are kept up to date throughout the process.
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.