Vanessa Mathews

Vanessa Mathews, the Managing Director of Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, brings a wealth of expertise to her role in leading legal teams. With over 25 years of experience in family law, Vanessa is committed to providing clients with comprehensive legal and mediation services. She established her Melbourne-based practice with a focus on separation, divorce, parenting disputes, property settlements, and complex family law matters. Holding a Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Vanessa furthered her legal education with an LLB from Deakin University. Her unique blend of social work and law studies equips her with insights into the emotional and financial challenges faced by clients during relationship breakdowns. As an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Mediator, Vanessa prides herself on her ability to offer strategic counsel and support, promoting resolution outside of Court whenever feasible. Throughout her career, Vanessa has collaborated with professionals from various fields such as accounting, psychology, and financial advisory to provide holistic support to clients. She is a proponent of client education, believing that informed clients make better decisions. Vanessa actively contributes to community initiatives aimed at enhancing understanding of family law and dispute resolution. As a Parenting Coordinator and practitioner of Collaborative Law, she continues to innovate in the field, offering online services for straightforward divorces, ensuring accessibility and expert attention without the necessity of in-person visits.