Maddison is a hard-working, experienced, and dedicated Senior Family Lawyer, who has practices exclusively in Family Law.
Maddison is a compassionate and dedicated family lawyer who brings both empathy and strategic insight into her practice. Discovering her passion for family law during her undergraduate studies, Maddison began her legal career volunteering at community legal centres across Victoria. While completing her post-graduate studies, Maddison gained valuable experience assisting Queen’s Counsel at one of Sydney’s leading chambers in complex family law matters. Since her admission as a Solicitor Maddison has practiced exclusively in family law.
Maddison’s interest in family law is grounded in a genuine understanding of the impact that separation and legal proceedings can have on individuals and families. This perspective informs Maddison’s thoughtful, pragmatic and client-focused approach, ensuring that she provides support and guidance tailored to her clients’ needs.
Maddison places an emphasis on building trusted relationships with her clients, working closely with them to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes, whether through negotiation or litigation. Committed to providing clear and practical advice, Maddison aims to empower her clients to make informed decisions about their future during what is often a challenging and emotional time.
Outside of her legal practice, Maddison is an avid sportswoman and is actively involved in the community where she volunteers as a basketball coach for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Maddison’s involvement in sports has shaped her work ethic, teamwork, and communication skills, which underpin her commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation.
Qualifications & Accreditations:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Victoria University
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice – University of New South Wales
- Association Coaching Accreditation – Basketball Australia
- Legal Practitioner admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Legal Practitioner admitted to the High Court of Australia
- Member – Family Law Practitioners Association
- Member – Queensland Law Society
- Hobsons Bay Council Sports Star of the Year award – 2015
Areas of Practice:
- Parenting Disputes
- Hague Convention parenting matters
- Property settlement matters
- Consent Orders
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Child Support
- Domestic Violence
Testimonials
What our clients say
Thank you so much for all your support! It was a challenging battle from the get go but I knew we could win!
Thanks so much for everything. Everyone at SC family lawyers has been amazing and really happy with the end outcome. Will definitely come back if there’s any need in the future.
A big thank you for your support and guidance. Plus a big thank you for putting up with me. It is such a hard journey and I would not have made it this far without you. I appreciate you both.
Once again, thank you very much for your time, attention and patience throughout this process. Your assistance, and that of everyone involved at your office, is greatly appreciated.
I would like to take this opportunity to again thank you for all of your advice, support, guidance & knowledge in gaining such a favourable outcome for my kiddies future. Your patience in dealing with multiple backflips & 720 degree turns along the way this past year has been truly amazing & I’m in awe!