

Elyce Lines is a dedicated lawyer practising at Richardson Legal, where she leverages her extensive experience in family law to provide comprehensive legal services. Joining Crossing Family Lawyers in 2019, Elyce built a strong foundation in all areas of family law, prioritising cost-effective outcomes while facilitating clients' understanding of the legal system. Her commitment to the profession is reflected in her active membership in several legal associations, including the Family Law Practitioners' Association of Western Australia and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Prior to her current role, Elyce served as Special Counsel at Jackson McDonald and honed her expertise in family law during her tenure at firms such as Kim Wilson & Co Family Lawyers and iLaw Barristers & Solicitors. Her practical approach to complex issues like property settlements, parenting matters, divorce, and spousal maintenance is informed by her early experience as a law clerk and legal secretary in both private and government sectors. Elyce is appreciated for her ability to draft precise legal documents and skilfully navigate court processes. Elyce's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Murdoch University, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with a focus on family and criminal law from The College of Law Australia. Her initial exposure to legal proceedings began at Legal Aid, where she provided preliminary advice and managed administrative responsibilities with efficiency. Elyce remains actively engaged with the legal community through her involvement in the Women Lawyers of Western Australia, contributing to the WLWA committee and its social events sub-committee.

Senior Associate
Richardson Legal | Family Lawyers
Feb 2026 - Present • 8 months

Special Counsel
Jackson McDonald
Jun 2024 - Dec 2025 • 1 year 6 months
Lawyer
Crossing Family Lawyers
Oct 2019 - May 2024 • 4 years 7 months

Associate
Kim Wilson & Co Family Lawyers
Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 year 9 months

Consultant Author
CCH Australia
Nov 2016 - Oct 2019 • 2 years 11 months

Lawyer
Kim Wilson & Co Family Lawyers
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 • 1 year 2 months
Lawyer
iLaw Barristers & Solicitors
Aug 2015 - Oct 2016 • 1 year 2 months
Law Clerk
State Solicitors Office
Apr 2015 - Aug 2015 • 4 months
Legal Assistant
Holden Barlow
Jul 2014 - Apr 2015 • 9 months

Paralegal Advisor
Legal Aid Western Australia
Oct 2012 - Feb 2014 • 1 year 4 months

Personal Assistant/Paralegal
MDC Legal
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013 • 8 months
Information Officer
Legal Aid
Nov 2011 - Oct 2012 • 11 months

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Family Law and Criminal Law
The College of Law Australia
2014 - 2015

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Law
Notre Dame Law School
2011

Bachelor's Degree, Law
Murdoch University
2010 - 2014