MENUMelissa Muir
Melissa has practiced almost exclusively in Family Law since 2006 and has been an Accredited Family Law Specialist since 2013. Having worked in Victoria and NSW, as well as in city, country and regional areas, she has a sound understanding of the many issues facing her family law clients.
Melissa understands that relationship breakdowns can be a very stressful and emotional time for most people. She therefore works with her clients to resolve their matters in a way that not only seeks to obtain an outcome that is in their best interests and that of their children, but which is also aimed at helping her clients to move on with their lives with dignity. With this in mind, Melissa is therefore a strong supporter of forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.
Understandably not all matters can be resolved by consent, and as such, where matters do need to be litigated, Melissa has the necessary skills and experience to provide effective legal representation and guidance to her clients through the Family Court process.
Expertise
- Property matters, including taxation issues and complex legal structures
- Cases with farming businesses and family businesses
- Financial Agreements (“pre-nups” and agreements entered into during and after a relationship)
- Spousal maintenance
- Parenting matters
- Relocation matters
- Acting for grandparents and other family members in parenting disputes
- Cases involving child abuse, neglect and family violence
- Child Support
- Same-sex and De-facto relationships
- Divorce
- Intervention Orders
Qualifications
- Masters of Applied Law (Family Law) – College of Law
- Bachelor of Laws – University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Arts – University of Newcastle
- Diploma of Legal Practice – University of Newcastle
- Graduate Diploma of Law – University of Sydney
- Advanced Mediation Skills & Theory – Monash University
- Collaboratively Trained – MELCA
Memberships
- Law Institute of Victoria
- Maintenance & Property Committee – Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria
- Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Mark Flynn
After many years in the appointment of McKean Park Mark Flynn has decided that it is time for him to resign his position with the firm to pursue a number of other interests including family farming and travel.
The partners wish Mark all the best for his future.
Continuing Support
For all of the ongoing and new matters which Mark Flynn would ordinarily provide advice and assistance assure you Property Law Team, Commercial Law Team and Private Client Services Team will be able to provide you with all necessary advice and assistance.
Commercial Law Team
Our Commercial Law Team is headed by Stephen Roache who will be well known to many of our commercial clients. Both Stephen and Mark have covered for each other when the other has been on leave. This arrangement helps provide Stephen with the background knowledge of many clients to meet your legal service requirements.
Stephen Roache will be best placed to determine which of the members of our commercial law team is best qualified and experienced to provide all of the commercial law and leasing advice that you may require.
Property Law Team
Our Property Law Team is headed by Anne Marie Gasbarro who will be well known to many of our property clients.
Anne Marie will be best placed to determine which of the members of our property law team is best qualified and experienced to provide all of the property law advice that you may require.
Private Client Services Team
Dennis Wawra is our team leader in all matters relating to private client services. This includes the preparation of Wills and other estate planning documents as well as dealing with deceased estates. Dennis is also able to provide guidance to clients in relation to trusts superannuation arrangements and related issues.
McKean Park Services
If you require the advice or assistance of any of our other professional services teams please contact either Stephen Roache or Anne Marie Gasbarro. Our practice areas include:
- Aged Care & Retirement
- Building & Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Family Law
- Insolvency
- Leasing
- Property & Owners Corporation
- General Advice Support & Referral
We look forward to being able to continue to meet your legal service requirements by providing expert advice practical solutions and personal service.