Alexandra Michaels Special Counsel
Alexandra has practised exclusively in family law since her admission in 2009 as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and is on the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia.
Alexandra has worked as a family lawyer in top tier law firms in Sydney. Alexandra specialises in matters involving complex property and financial settlements, parenting and children’s matters, relocation, child support, spouse maintenance, divorce and Binding Financial Agreements.
Alexandra regularly practices in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia.
Alexandra is committed to assisting clients navigate their family law matters with empathy and understanding. Alexandra applies her experience and practical approach to resolving matters efficiently and constructively to assist clients to achieve commercial outcomes whether through alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, collaborative practice and settlement conferences or litigated cases.
Alexandra is a member of:
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
- Collaborative Professionals (NSW) Inc
- Northern Sydney Collaborative Professionals
Alexandra's areas of expertise
Alexandra's Recent Blogs
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When Is an Inheritance Safe After a Marriage Breakdown?
03 DECEMBER 2019 Despite inheritance being received years after separation, it can still be considered part of the joint asset pool and divided accordingly! Read more
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The Truth about Prenups in Australia
14 MAY 2018 The High Court decision in Thorne & Kennedy appears to broaden the circumstances in which a Financial Agreement can be set aside reinforcing why you need a specialist to help with your documents! Read more
