We are delighted to welcome Sarah Mansfield, who has recently joined Foley’s List. Sarah principally practices in Family Law. Her work in the Family Law jurisdiction covers all aspects of parenting matters; particularly complex matters concerning a broad range of risk factors, relocation applications and Hague Convention matters. Sarah has a respected reputation for her work appearing on behalf of the Independent Children’s Lawyer.   Her practice extends to property matters.

Aside from appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Sarah accepts briefs in mediations and dispute resolution conferences. Sarah has many years of circuit experience, particularly in Geelong and Bendigo.  She also appears in Intervention Order applications.

Upon admission to practice, Sarah worked at Victoria Legal Aid in the Family Law section, acting for clients and providing duty lawyer services at the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court in Melbourne and in Intervention Order proceedings at the Melbourne Magistrates Court.  In 2005, Sarah was instrumental in establishing an alternate duty lawyer service (the Family Law Legal Service) at the Family Law courts.

Sarah is a member of the Family Law Bar Association and the Women’s Barristers Association.

View her full profile: https://lnkd.in/gWAFfXES

To engage with Sarah, contact our clerks: 
📞 (03) 9225 7777
📧 foleys@foleys.com.au