About Liz
Liz Weldon, a Partner at Arkadia Family Law, boasts an impressive career spanning over 18 years exclusively in Family Law. Since 2015, she has been recognised as an Accredited Family Law Specialist, demonstrating her commitment to this field. Liz's dedication to her clients is evident in her strategic and practical approach, ensuring the best outcomes during challenging times. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of financial matters, including complex company and trust structures, maintenance, child support issues, and Financial Agreements.
Liz's experience as a former Independent Children’s Lawyer enhances her ability to offer child-focused solutions in parenting cases. Her work extends into surrogacy law, providing comprehensive advice on various related issues. Her outstanding reputation is highlighted by her recognition in the 2026 edition of Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer (Victoria) and a Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer (Melbourne).
Prior to her current role, Liz was a Partner at Mitchell Family Law in Melbourne from December 2019 to May 2025. Her tenure as a Senior Associate at Gadens from March 2017 to December 2019 saw her advising on critical family law matters such as parenting arrangements, financial settlements, asset protection, and mediation. Her early career includes a significant nine-year period as Partner at Septimus Jones & Lee Solicitors.
Liz's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws, with a focus on Law and Psychology, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the University of Tasmania. With this robust foundation, Liz continues to provide expert legal services with a focus on empathy and resolution.
