Hi, I’m Elizabeth.
I’m the Legal Practice Director at Life Law Solutions, and I’ve been part of this firm, in one form or another, since I started my legal training in 2005. Over that time, I’ve grown from a trainee lawyer into the owner of the practice, leading a team that works across family law, wills and estates, and the moments in life where the law really matters.
My work has always centred on people.
I help clients navigate some of the most complex and emotional periods of their lives, such as separation, planning for the future, or managing the loss of a loved one. These are not just legal problems to be solved. They are life transitions. My role is to bring clarity, structure, and perspective so you can make decisions that are not only legally sound but right for you.
Where possible, we focus on resolving matters without going to court. But when court is necessary, I bring over two decades of experience navigating that system with clients, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and prepared at every step.
A significant part of my practice is acting as an Independent Children’s Lawyer. In that role, I am appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of children in complex parenting matters. It is work I consider both a responsibility and a privilege, and one that reflects my broader commitment to thoughtful, child-focused outcomes.
Beyond client work, I care deeply about how we practise law.
I believe the legal profession can, and should, do better. Better for clients, and better for the people working within it. That belief has shaped how I lead our firm, with a focus on curiosity, kindness, and continuous learning.
I am currently undertaking a PhD exploring how the way we train and think as lawyers impacts mental health and burnout, and how we might reimagine that model for the future.
I also write and teach in this space. I’ve authored a number of practical guides for both clients and lawyers, all centred on one idea: that when people are informed and supported, they make better decisions.
At Life Law Solutions, we carry that philosophy through everything we do. We take the time to explain, to guide, and to help you feel confident about your next steps.
Qualifications & Experience
- Admitted as a solicitor in 2005 (Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia)
- Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws (QUT)
- Master of Applied Law (Family Law)
- Registered Trusts & Estates Practitioner (TEP)
- Independent Children’s Lawyer (Legal Aid Queensland panel since 2012)
- Collaborative Law Solicitor trained in both Family Law and Wills and Estates
- PhD Candidate (University of New England) – focusing on lawyer wellbeing and professional development
A little more about me
I’ve always believed that knowledge creates confidence.
That’s why I’ve written books and guides for clients and lawyers, not to overwhelm, but to simplify. To help people understand the system they’re in, and to make thoughtful decisions about what comes next.
And it’s why, as a firm, we focus not just on outcomes, but on how we get there, with clarity, care, and a genuine commitment to doing law differently.
You can find more details about my books in our shop here. They are:
- Trust Yourself: How empowered decision making will help you resolve your family law matter – a practical book to assist parties making their way through the family law system.
- Love Law: What to know before you say ‘I do’ – a guide to provide information for new relationships
- Divorce by Design: Empowering yourself through conscious choices – this guide has been published internationally to assist with information about making good choices in family law disputes.
- Thrive: A guide for new lawyers – a book designed to assist new lawyers, wherever they are in the world, to thrive in their legal career
- Surrogacy: A legal and practical guide for Queensland – a book to provide information and guidance for those considering surrogacy in Queensland.