Alyson is a Partner and Family Lawyer at Resolve Conflict, bringing over a decade of experience and expertise in navigating the complexities of family law. Her journey with Resolve Conflict began in 2010 as a paralegal while completing her Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) at Monash University. During her studies, Alyson distinguished herself as one of two representatives of Monash University in the prestigious International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris, where her team earned the award for Best Mediation Strategy among 66 international universities. Graduating with Honours in October 2015, Alyson transitioned into an Associate Family Lawyer and continued to practice at Resolve Conflict, until 2021 when she became a Partner of the firm.

Alyson is highly regarded for her dedication to parenting matters, particularly cases involving parental alienation and parental estrangement. She has successfully represented her clients in achieving significant outcomes, including changes of residence and securing Orders to reunite estranged parents with their children. Her empathetic approach and unwavering advocacy have made a profound impact on the lives of families navigating these challenging situations.

Her practice encompasses a broad range of family law issues, including general parenting and children’s matters, parenting relocation matters, matters involving family violence including coercive control in both parenting and property, surrogacy and donor agreements, prenuptial and relationship agreements, complex property disputes, and all stages of Intervention Order proceedings including Intervention Order trials and appeals to the County Court. Alyson’s meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of family dynamics ensure her clients’ rights and interests are effectively represented.

As a skilled negotiator and an experienced litigator, together with her training in collaborative law and mediation, Alyson is uniquely equipped to guide her clients through the family court system with expertise and compassion. Whilst passionately advocating for her clients in Court when necessary, she is equally committed to resolving disputes collaboratively, often helping families reach meaningful settlements without the need for litigation. Alyson’s ability to balance zealous representation with a focus on harmonious resolutions underscores her commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Qualifications

• Masters of Law (Juris Doctor) at Monash University.
  Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice