Director, Family Lawyer, Mediator
Ashlyn’s goal is simple – you, and your family, Thriving.
With a background in country-town general practice, Ashlyn now practices exclusively in Family Law and Estate Planning. She is an experienced litigator, having regularly represented clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including complex parenting and high net-worth financial matters.
This first hand experience has proven time and again that the outcome determined at Court by a Judge is likely an outcome that, with kindness and skill, could have been achieved within a few months or even weeks of separation.
Ashlyn is also an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Mediator). Find out more about whether mediation is suitable for you here.
Family Lawyer
Calm and clear-headed, Bethany brings a sense of order in her common-sense approach to family law.
Bethany practices in all areas of family and domestic violence law, with a strong focus on ensuring her clients are equipped with detailed advice and a clear picture of their legal options. Sometimes the right choice is to fight, sometimes it’s to find peace. Whatever the right answer is for you, Bethany will ensure you are in the best possible position to make informed choices for your future.
Bethany has a special interest in financial separation matters, particularly involving small business owners and trust structures.
Bethany can also assist with simple estate planning including Wills and Enduring Power of Attorneys.
Family Lawyer
Kim’s focus is squarely on helping people navigate separation as amicably and constructively as possible. She takes an early-intervention approach, working with clients from the outset to reduce conflict, clarify priorities and create practical pathways forward.
Where appropriate, Kim helps clients connect with therapeutic and support services to address the underlying drivers of dispute and support safe, sustainable arrangements. She is committed to resolving matters through negotiation and sensible agreement-making, with a preference for avoiding litigation wherever possible.
Practical, honest and kind, Kim’s attention to detail and thoroughness helps her clients to navigate separation and move forward with confidence.
Family Lawyer
When matters need to progress to Court, the cost is not just financial, there’s an emotional and personal cost that comes with it. Jean’s extensive court experience, working with a wide variety of people including vulnerable and special needs clients, has given him a unique view about the value of confidence and clear advice.
Jean is a family lawyer with a special interest in complex parenting matters, safety planning and domestic violence. He is a confident, clear and practical advocate who focuses on outcomes that protect children and support long-term stability.
Jean’s clients value his calm, kind approach and his ability to put people at ease during what is often one of the most stressful periods of their lives.
Senior Paralegal
Attention to detail in the early stages of your case can mean the difference between working things out, and major conflict.
From preparing your financial disclosure, to preparing evidence for trial, the approach is the same. Stella, our senior paralegal, combines empathy and a high level of service to ensure that you are prepared for everything from your first contact with us.
You know your family. You know what the major issues are going to be.
We listen, we prepare and we work hard to achieve the outcome that is right for you.
Paralegal
Caring for kids and keeping families safe is at the heart of what we do.
For the overwhelming majority of parents who are facing relationship breakdown, the priority is ensuring that children are protected from conflict and provided with stability.
Charlie brings to his role as paralegal experience working with children and maturity beyond his years. Charlie enjoys working with families in high conflict situations to help arrive at practical and child-focussed solutions.
Paralegal
When the worst happens, a friendly voice on the end of the phone makes all the difference.
Adam’s kindness shines through in every interaction, and his hard work and humility makes working through tough times just a little easier.
With a keen interest in advocacy and access to justice, Adam is one of our paralegal staff.
Administration and Accounts
Loretta looks after all of Thrive Law Co’s administrative operations, including calendar management, billing, administration and office culture.
With a professional background general practice and property law, Loretta’s contribution to keeping the team moving and the lights on is invaluable.
