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Why Us – Our Credentials
Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists has a reputation for expertise and experience in family law, divorce and mediation service delivery.
Our specialist family lawyers are widely recognised experts in their field.
In addition to our many family law accreditations and awards, our mediation services have a strong reputation across the industry.
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We’re passionate about helping clients achieve their best possible outcome – promptly, cost-effectively and, if appropriate, without resorting to court proceedings.
By working closely with you, we take your changing needs and goals into account.
The many testimonials provided by clients attest to our expertise, dedication and results achieved
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Our specialist family lawyers have the skills and expertise to advise on all family law including parenting, property, financial agreements, child support and third party disputes. Whether your matter requires negotiation, mediation, document preparation or litigation, you can expect the best possible service.
Superior Specialist Mediation
Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists is at the forefront of dispute resolution. We are one of the few firms in Melbourne offering a full suite of mediation services to our clients, from mediation, to family dispute resolution and parenting coordination. Our service prides itself on providing priority access and strong outcomes at the earliest opportunity.
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AFFILIATES
Vanessa Mathews
Managing Director FDRP and Mediator
BCOMM BSW LLB
Accredited Family Law Specialist, FDRP,
Mediator and Parenting Coordinator
Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists, and has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with nearly 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive.
She is a fully accredited family law specialist, mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and parenting coordinator with a commerce degree – adding a financially astute aspect to her practice.
Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients,
who regularly describe her as empathetic
Vanessa is an active member of the family law profession and
a member of the:
- Law Institute of Victoria, Family Law Section
- Law Council of Australia, Family Law Section
- Resolution Institute
- Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
- National Mediation Accreditation System
- Relationships Australia Family Lawyers Panel
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Relationships Australia / Federal Circuit Court ‘Access Resolve’ Mediation Service
- Relationships Australia ‘Property Mediation’ Service
Vanessa and Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists
are regularly recognised as a ‘Leading Victorian Family
Lawyer’, ‘Recommended Family Law Mediator’ and a
‘Leading Victorian Family Law Firm’ by Doyle’s Guide to
the Australian Legal Profession.
Get Started With Vanessa
Book A Free Consult
Vanessa Mathews
Managing Director FDRP and Mediator
BCOMM BSW LLB
Accredited Family Law Specialist, FDRP,
Mediator and Parenting Coordinator
Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists, and has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with nearly 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive.
She is a fully accredited family law specialist, mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and parenting coordinator with a commerce degree – adding a financially astute aspect to her practice.
Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients,
who regularly describe her as empathetic
Vanessa is an active member of the family law profession and
a member of the:
- Law Institute of Victoria, Family Law Section
- Law Council of Australia, Family Law Section
- Resolution Institute
- Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
- National Mediation Accreditation System
- Relationships Australia Family Lawyers Panel
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Relationships Australia / Federal Circuit Court ‘Access Resolve’ Mediation Service
- Relationships Australia ‘Property Mediation’ Service
Vanessa and Byron Bay Family Law & Mediation Specialists
are regularly recognised as a ‘Leading Victorian Family
Lawyer’, ‘Recommended Family Law Mediator’ and a
‘Leading Victorian Family Law Firm’ by Doyle’s Guide to
the Australian Legal Profession.
Get Started With Vanessa