Suzanne Stewart
Family Lawyer
I was admitted to practice in 2000. I completed my law degree at Deakin University and won the Family Law Prize for outstanding performance in 1999.
I have practiced in family law throughout my legal career. Following my admission I worked in a small suburban firm where I advised on a wide range of legal issues including family law, employment law, building & construction law, debt recovery, bankruptcy and insolvency law.
In 2009 I joined a larger suburban law firm to head their Family Law Department, having decided I wanted to focus my practice in that area. My life before the law was working in corporate and superannuation compliance – a background that has assisted me in understanding complex financial matters and superannuation issues which can arise in a family law context.
I have extensive experience in handling all types of matters involving complex children’s care arrangements and property issues. I have represented clients in interstate relocation cases and a recently reported change of residence matter.
I am a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Family Law Council of Australia.
I regularly attend conferences to ensure I am abreast of recent developments in family law.
I believe in assisting my clients to negotiate and solve emotional and contentious issues quickly and effectively, using the court process as a last resort.