Fiona Ashcroft Associate

“I am a member of the litigation team with a particular focus on Family law and Relationship Property.  I also practise in the areas of Criminal Law and Employment Law. 

I advise clients on employment issues, acting for both employees and employers.

If clients need help with criminal or traffic charges in the District Court then I can also assist, as well as helping to obtain a limited licence if disqualified or suspended from driving”

Relevant experience:

• Protecting assets for clients whether they are entering a new relationship or wanting to formalise arrangements in an existing relationship;
• Resolving and formalising the division of property after separation;
• Making applications for a divorce (dissolution) on behalf of clients;
• Assisting clients to resolve issues over who will have care of the children;
• Challenging a will or making a claim on an estate;
• Applying to be a welfare guardian or property manager of someone else;
• Helping clients to obtain a protection order if they are in a violent relationship;
• Providing advice and making the necessary court applications when adopting a child or becoming a guardian of a child;
• Extensive experience in both the Family Court and the District Court.