Melissa Shorter, Duncan Basheer Hannon

Melissa is a specialist Family Lawyer with over 10 years experience. Melissa is qualified as an ‘Independent Children’s Lawyer’ and has a focus on ensuring children’s voices are heard and that parenting disputes hold the best interests of the children as paramount.

Melissa advises on various aspects of Family Law including parenting disputes and property and superannuation issues.

Melissa is a skilled negotiator and has significant experience in Family Dispute Resolution (mediations). She is admitted to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of South Australia.