I am a Director of the firm, and a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law and a qualified Family Law Collaborative Lawyer. I head the Family Law team of experienced and passionate Family Lawyers at Solari and Stock.

I have been practicing in and around the Sutherland Shire since I graduated from Sydney University in 1981. Throughout my career I have gained a wealth of experience covering a wide variety of legal fields, now concentrating in my chosen area of Family Law with a strong focus on Dispute Resolution.

My varied experience has enabled me to assist many clients in resolving their legal issues at an early stage. I deal with all aspects of family law including divorce, marital property disputes, parenting cases, parenting plans, de facto property matters, child support issues, spouse maintenance matters and Family Law financial agreements.

The early settlement of legal disputes is an emphasis of my approach to all matters. This is achieved by sensible negotiations, round table conferencing and the use of Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice wherever possible so as to avoid the need to take matters to Court.

If, however court action becomes necessary, as an experienced and tenacious litigator, I will pursue my client’s rights with skill and vigour.

I have appeared regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, various Local Courts, the Sydney District Court and the NSW Supreme Court. I am a member of the NSW Law Society, registered in the High Court of Australia and I am the Treasurer of Southern Sydney Collaborative Professionals Inc.

Why are you a lawyer? I have been a lawyer now for over 40 years and although I have practiced over the years in most areas of law, family law is my driving passion. Early in my career, I recognised the need of people going through the trauma of family breakdown, for a wholistic approach, to resolve the many issues that arise from these situations with genuine understanding and empathy. It is a great satisfaction to me to work alongside my family law clients on their journey to a better life.

I love to spend time with my beautiful grandchildren who bring so much fun and joy to my life. My other great loves are travelling, hiking and snow skiing. I’ve got to say its hard to fit it all in, but I certainly do my best!