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During your free appointment we will:

  • Discuss your circumstances.
  • Answer any questions about the divorce process.
  • Discuss your options.
  • Advise you of your entitlements.
  • Provide you with information about the cost of a divorce and separation.

Reach out to the team at Pearsons Lawyers by phone or by completing our online form to book your free appointment.

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Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
(Please note we are closed between 1-2pm)

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Leanne Abela
Principal Director

Leanne Abela

Leanne Abela, Principal Director at Pearsons, has 37 years of experience in Family Law, graduating from Melbourne University in 1986 and becoming a partner in 1991. Leanne has conducted thousands of cases in various aspects of family law, mentored other solicitors, and grown the firm to one of the largest boutique Family Law firms in Victoria.

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Joseph Schepis
Principal Director

Joseph Schepis

Joseph Peter Schepis, Principal Director at Pearsons, has 37 years of experience in Family Law, having been admitted to practice in 1987 and accredited as a Family Law Specialist in 1992. Joining Pearsons in 1993, he specialises in relationship breakdowns involving financial, property, and parenting matters, guiding clients through complex legal processes.

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Sara Taylor
Partner

Sara Taylor

Sara Taylor, a Partner at Pearsons Lawyers, has over 13 years of experience in family law, having graduated from LaTrobe University in 2010. She is highly client-focused, empathetic, and has worked on a wide range of complex property and parenting matters, both in private practice and within the community legal sector.

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Deborah Sim
Partner

Deborah Sim

Deborah Sim, a Partner at Pearsons Lawyers, has over 10 years of experience in Family Law since graduating from Monash University in 2013. She specialises in complex property settlements, custody issues, international jurisdictional disputes, and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

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Amanda Vella
Partner

Amanda Vella

Amanda Vella, a Partner at Pearsons Lawyers, has over 7 years of experience in Family Law since being admitted to practice in 2017. She specialises in property and children’s matters, binding financial agreements, and divorce, and is committed to guiding clients through their legal processes with clarity and support.

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Andrew MacDonald
Partner

Andrew MacDonald

Andrew MacDonald, a Partner at Pearsons Lawyers, has over 7 years of experience in Family Law since earning his Juris Doctor from Melbourne University in 2017. He specialises in intervention orders, complex parenting and relocation cases, and jurisdictional issues in property and financial matters, and is known for his empathetic and detail-oriented approach.

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Louis Horsley
Partner

Louis Horsley

Louis Horsley, a Partner at Pearsons Lawyers, has over 4 years of experience in Family Law since being admitted to practice in 2019. He specialises in complex parenting disputes, property matters, and surrogacy arrangements, providing pragmatic and cost-effective solutions for his clients.

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