Deborah Wilson

Deborah Wilson is a Partner at Foster Johnson Family and Collaborative Lawyers, bringing over 20 years of expertise as an Accredited Family Law Specialist. Known for her compassionate and strategic approach, Deborah excels in guiding clients through emotionally charged situations, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout the process. Her colleagues describe her as collaborative, detail-oriented, and generous with her knowledge, while her friends appreciate her caring and values-driven nature. Deborah is particularly interested in complex parenting litigation and international family law, handling cases involving child abduction, international relocations, overseas child support, and cross-border disputes. Her proficiency extends to managing intricate financial matters, including those related to farming enterprises and multi-generational family businesses, as well as addressing valuation disputes, fraud allegations, tax liabilities, and trust structures. Throughout her career, Deborah has held significant positions including Partner roles at Elsum Family Law and Resolve Conflict Family Lawyers & Mediators. Her journey in family law began as an Associate Family Lawyer at Taussig Cherrie Fildes Lawyers and as an Associate to Federal Magistrate Connolly at the Federal Magistrates Court. Deborah graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Her comprehensive legal experience and academic background underpin her success in effectively resolving family law issues with empathy and understanding.