Senior Lawyer

Experience

Michaela recently joined the firm to head the Family Law Practice. Michaela has 13 years experience within the area family law.

Michaela brings sound knowledge and practical experience to Ward Keller having managed her own legal practice in Western Australia for 10 years. Michaela is also a Collaborative Lawyer.

Michaela also has experience in the areas of criminal law, commercial law, personal injuries compensation, and wills and estates.

Qualifications & Memberships

• Bachelor of Laws (Murdoch University)
• Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) (University of Western Australia)
• Member of the Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia
• Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Western Australia (1998), and the Northern Territory (2009)

Areas of Law

• Property Settlements (including De Facto Relationships)
• Parenting Issues
• Divorce
• Pre-nuptial and other Binding Financial Agreements
• Child Support
• Domestic Violence
• Alternative Dispute Resolution