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Thousands of people have trusted us and are now living their best life. Read some of their stories here.

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Awards

We have been recognized by our peers, top legal industry bodies and business excellence programs as leaders in our field.

We win awards because we know how to influence the community to positively change.

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  1. We are experts in conflict. We do the tough stuff.
  2. We have the most Accredited Family Law Specialists in all of South Australia. We are at the top of our game.
  3. We are the only lawyers in Australia also qualified as Divorce Coaches, from the leading academy in the USA. We understand people in crisis.
  4. We know how to interpret the law to help you get your best outcome, while supporting you to thrive.
The Senior Legal Team, from left, Sophie Bell, Vanessa Camerlengo, Ashlee Wachtel, Rose Cocchiaro and Chanel Martin. Consisting of three Accredited Specialists in Family Law, two Accredited Divorce Coaches, two are Masters Qualified in Family Law, and they all are trained in Advanced Collaborative Practice.
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Founding Partner

Rose is a true innovator and passionate driving force behind Resolve Divorce. She is a thought leader in the family law space.

Rose founded Resolve as she was compelled to right the wrongs she witnessed from years of litigation and wanted to provide a resolution focused approach to divorce that nurtures the overall wellbeing and personal growth of people and their families. She believes in supporting the community to demand more from their legal experience during divorce and is determined to disrupt the legal industry to promote social change.

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Partner and Legal Team Manager

Chanel is a partner at Resolve, and leader of our talented, passionate, and committed team of family lawyers.

She is determined to live the values of Resolve, committed to making a difference in the lives of separated families, genuinely supporting them to achieve better outcomes.

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Senior Solicitor

Intelligence and passion make Ashlee a lawyer you need to meet. As a senior family lawyer, she is no stranger to the intricacies of family law and the intimate needs of clients and their families.

What you will get with Ashlee is a highly intelligent and sharp mind, behind a polite and kind smile.

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Senior Solicitor

Vanessa is a senior family lawyer and Accredited Specialist in Family law. – That means, she knows her stuff!

Empathetic, efficient and highly attentive to client’s needs, Vanessa advocates strongly and confidently for the best outcomes for her clients. Vanessa has a way of making people do things and is able to get outcomes she wants with her personable and loveable nature embodied with her high intellect and specialised understanding of family law.

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Senior Solicitor

Sophie is a senior family lawyer who is pragmatic, to the point, sensible and strong. Both empathetic and kind, Sophie is hard working and strongly advocates for her clients.

Sophie tackles the practical challenges that clients face during separation in a conscientious way and her determination towards minimising the negative impact of separation on parties and their families makes her a perfect fit for Resolve.

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Senior Solicitor

If you are looking for a lawyer full of confidence, energy and passion, look no further than Ella. A perfect addition to our team, Ella emanates our values at Resolve. In part because she is a strong communicator, being able to communicate honestly and openly with maximum influence on clients and the profession. Also, because she is passionate about our cause, kind, empathetic and comfortable being a disruptor in the family law space.

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Senior Solicitor

Calm, poised and confident, Sarah’s passion for impacting the community to support families going through separation, with a particular focus on the best interests of the children, is a perfect complement to our multitalented team at Resolve.

Sarah is specialised in supporting the needs of families and children. This makes her a valuable team member to support, guide and advise clients to achieve child focused outcomes for them and their families.

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Associate Solicitor

Lucy is an integral part of our team working with clients to provide them with all of their family law needs. She is fast, reliable, efficient and accurate.

Passionate and hardworking, and determined to continue to grow and develop; Lucy is a keeper.

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Solicitor

Meet Katie, your compassionate family lawyer who infuses a blend of passion, warmth and love to her work. Beyond the legal intricacies, Katie is committed to being your companion through life’s transitions, ensuring that you not only navigate challenges, but also emerge with positive outcomes and personal growth to be the best future version of you.

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Solicitor

Mikayla has been with Resolve since 2021, and has impressed us in every position she has held – and there have been a few! 

She is our all-rounder, having learned the initial ropes as an Administrative Assistant, then going on to be our Finance Officer, Marketing Coordinator and Law Clerk. Throughout her first three years with us, she concurrently studied her Law and Commerce degree at Flinders University, then going on to complete her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with Leo Cussen in 2023. 

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Legal Administrative Officer

Kelly is a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in administration and office management, accumulating over 15 years of hands-on experience. Armed with a Bachelor of Laws degree and qualifications in Human Resources, her expertise lies at the intersection of efficient operations and organisational excellence.

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General Manager – Strategy

As an expert in digital transformation, Sam has a proven track record of successfully coaching brands through pivotal rebrands and campaigns across different channels. He is passionate about connecting with the underlying purpose behind marketing and communications efforts, and is known for his ability to develop strategic, effective digital strategies that drive tangible results.

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Finance Coordinator

Think organisation, think structure and think planning and you will find Tracy.

Joining Resolve as our Office Manager in 2021, we are continually impressed by how well she knows how to run a family law firm, having had extensive legal administration experience for over 13 years.

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Client Coordinator

At Resolve, we’re dedicated to delivering holistic outcomes for our clients, and our Client Care Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every individual receives the support they need.

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Administration Assistant

Ashley is a key element of our administrative operations here at Resolve. With her meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach, Ashley keeps our office running smoothly and efficiently.

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Receptionist

Paris is the warm and welcoming face that greets you when you walk through our doors or call our office.

With her friendly demeanour and exceptional organisational skills, Paris ensures that every client and visitor feels valued and supported from the moment they arrive. Whether she’s managing appointments, assisting with inquiries, or providing helpful information, Paris goes above and beyond to make each interaction positive and seamless.

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Finance Administrative Officer

Reena joined our growing team in 2022 and instantly started having a positive impact. She works behind the scenes, helping to support the wider team so they in turn can focus on supporting our clients. 

Her solid background in administration and excellent attention to detail has proved invaluable – she makes life easier for all of us. Reena’s responsibilities continue to expand – she’s not been afraid to take on new responsibilities. We’re grateful to have her alongside us and hope she will stick with the team well into the future.

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Legal Administration Assistant

Innovation and creativity derived from passion and ambition is what Natalie brings to the Team. With a wide skill set in supporting and providing initiatives from behind the scenes, she has paved way to the Team to focus on what they do best, and rest assured she will handle the rest.

With years of experience providing legal administrative support in various aspects, she has proved to be an adept learner and versatile team member, always ready to take on additional tasks and roles.

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We are impacting divorce experiences for good.

This is who we make a difference to:

Community
Inspiring positive social change
Changing the divorce narrative
Improving experiences
Lawyers
Inspiring client centricity
Helping to minimise conflict
Humanising the law
Families
Reducing conflict & escalation
Minimal impact on children
One family in two homes
Clients
Reducing the negative impact
Supporting personal growth
Impacting a redesigned future
Our Team
Filled with purpose
More focused & happy
Making a difference

Our Awards

  • Accredited Family Law Specialists (x 3)
  • Australian Law Awards Winner Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2023
  • Recommended Doyles Family Law Firm 2023
  • Leading Doyles Family Law Firm 2023
  • Australian Law Awards Finalist Dispute Resolution and/or Litigation Team of the Year 2023
  • Australian Law Awards Finalist Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2023
  • Australian Law Awards Finalist New Law Firm of the Year 2023
  • Certified Divorce Coach ALMPA 2022
  • Women in Law Awards 2019 Winner
  • Australian Law Awards Finalist 2021
  • Women in Law Awards 2021 Finalist
  • Women in Law Awards 2019 Finalist
  • Women in Law Awards 2020 Finalist
  • 30 under 30 Award by Lawyers Weekly in 2021
  • Telstra Business Awards Finalist 2018
  • Fast Movers #16 2020
  • Rising Star Award via Doyle’s 2022
  • Leading Doyles Family Law Firm 2018
  • Members with AACP
  • Members with Family Law Section
  • Members with SA Leaders
  • The Law Society of South Australia Gold Alliance