Professional Excellence in Family Law

Joanne has worked in family law since 2000 and brings over two decades of specialised experience in complex parenting and financial matters. As a Legal Practitioner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, she combines deep legal expertise with genuine compassion.

For over 17 years, Joanne served as a Judicial Registrar in one of the country's most heavily litigated registries of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. In that role, she exercised judicial powers on a daily basis, conducting court hearings and clarifying, resolving and determining complex points of law in both parenting and high net worth financial matters. This judicial experience provides Joanne with invaluable insight into how disputes are approached by the Court and enables her to clearly communicate the legal principles relevant to a broad range of cases.

Joanne is recognised as a Leading Mediator in Doyle's Guide and is also a member of the Specialist Accreditation Family Law Advisory Committee, reflecting her standing within the profession and her ongoing contribution to the development and standards of family law practice.

Specialising in mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination and collaborative processes, Joanne has highly developed dispute resolution skills and a strong focus on assisting parties to reach equitable outcomes where appropriate. As an experienced negotiator, she is able to guide parties through available options, helping them balance competing needs and interests within the framework of the law.

Known for her calm, understanding and empathetic approach, Joanne creates a respectful environment that supports constructive dialogue and minimises conflict. She is committed to helping families navigate difficult transitions with dignity and respect, always focusing on practical, sustainable solutions that prioritise wellbeing.