About Us

We are a boutique practice focused on providing accessible and inclusive family dispute resolution services.

Director Principal and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Kathryn Schuck

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Since her admission to the legal profession in 2010, Kathryn has practiced almost exclusively in family law. Kathryn holds a Master of Laws (Applied Family Law) and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law in Victoria.

As an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS), Kathryn is dedicated to working collaboratively and keeping families out of Court wherever possible.

Kathryn is a passionate advocate for the rights of children. She is regularly appointed by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to act as Independent Children’s Lawyer in complex parenting matters.

Kathryn has a special interest in neurodiversity. Kathryn has significant experience in disputes involving neurodivergent parties and neurodivergent children.

In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys spending time with friends and family, pilates, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks.

Kathryn’s pronouns are she/her/hers.

    • Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

      • Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department

    • Nationally Accredited Mediator

      • Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards

    • Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

      • Relationships Australia

    • Graduate Certificate in Applied Law

      • College of Law

    • Accredited Specialist in Family Law

      • Law Institute of Victoria

    • Master of Applied Law (Family Law)

      • College of Law

    • Bachelor of Laws

      • La Trobe University

    • Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

    • Law Institute of Victoria

    • Victoria Legal Aid Independent Children’s Lawyer Panel

    • Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators

    • Victorian Women Lawyers

    • Resolution Institute

Why choose Family Dispute Resolution?

Most family disputes can be resolved out of Court.

Family Dispute Resolution has many benefits including being:

  1. Cost-effective

  2. Confidential

  3. Informal

  4. Accessible

  5. Efficient

  6. Flexible

We help families resolve their disputes and move on with their lives.

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