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Meet the Team

Based in Mona Vale, NSW, our team of Family Law solicitors provide advice to clients throughout Australia and Internationally.

Natasha Scarf

Natasha Scarf

Principal Solicitor

Natasha has recently been recommended in the prestigious Doyles Guide as a leading Sydney Lawyer practising in the area of Family Law, Parenting, Property and Spousal Maintenance after being identified by her peers for her experience and abilities in these areas.
Natasha has over 20 years experience in providing expert family law advice and assistance to individuals and their families who are facing family law problems such as Child Care and Protection matters, Parenting Arrangements, Child Support, Financial and Property disputes, Spousal Maintenance and Divorce Applications.
Natasha completed her Bachelor of Laws in 2001 and her Diploma of Practical Legal Training in 2002, being admitted to practise in 2003. She has also completed her Masters of Applied Family Law and Legal Practise Management with the College of Law and undertaken Collaborative Law training with the University of Technology Sydney.
Natasha has regularly appeared in the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia, Supreme Court of New South Wales and various District and Local Courts throughout New South Wales and has established a strong client base, predominantly referred by word of mouth.
Natasha has a wealth of knowledge and experience in negotiating all aspects of family law matters and formalising settlement outcomes in a timely and cost-effective manner. Natasha takes pride in advising and supporting her clients through their entire family law process and as a result, she achieves the best results for both them and their families.

Natasha is the former Director of Daschund Rescue Australia, a registered charity that rescues & privately rehomes Daschunds. You can find more information about the organisation over at www.dachshundrescueaustralia.com.au. Natasha also fosters rescued cats and kittens for Urban Cat Alliance.


Alicia Cullen

Senior Solicitor

Alicia completed her Bachelor of Psychology / Bachelor of Laws at Macquarie University in 2014 and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law in 2015. She has a wide knowledge base having worked across several firms in Sydney specialising in family law, compliance, litigation and dispute resolution, medical negligence and, corporate and employment law.

Alicia has range of experience in all areas of Family Law, having been involved in parenting and property settlement matters, spousal maintenance, child support, and family violence and abuse cases. Alicia has a keen eye for detail and at all times during the conduct of her matters she remains focused on striving for her clients’ best interests and understanding of each client’s unique needs. Alicia appreciates there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to Family Law and that each case requires a specific approach to best meet the needs of her clients. She remains passionate about the law and keenly interested in developing her knowledge base, particularly within the Family Law jurisdiction.


Pete Macdougall

Director, Business Manager, Justice of the Peace

Peter oversees the day-to-day running of the practice having an extensive background in business administration.
Our clients find Pete both approachable and easy to deal with. Pete is always happy to answer any enquiry you may have, no matter how big or small, and ensures that your concerns are taken care of. Empathetic and warm, Pete is particularly adept at providing support to clients as they face the challenges that arise following separation.

Pete is a former Director of Daschund Rescue Australia, a registered charity that rescues & privately rehomes Daschunds. You can find more information about the organisation over at www.dachshundrescueaustralia.com.au.


Alicia March

Senior Paralegal, Justice of the Peace

Alicia began her career as a Paralegal with Scarf Family law in 2022. Alicia came to us with over a decade of Administration experience, and a recent transition into the legal field looking for the next challenge in her career. She assists the solicitors in the preparation and management of documents, drafting letters, filing with the court and communicating with clients. She has a professional, friendly, and empathetic approach and will be happy to assist.


Sharman Moore

Paralegal

Sharman provides vital administrative assistance to the Principal and other solicitors in the office and is often the first point of call for clients seeking assistance with regards to their Family Law matter.
Sharman is always ready to assist you and refer you to the right person to handle your enquiries when you call the office, ensuring the smooth running of our practice.


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    Making the decision to separate is already very emotional, and then deciding where you are going to live adds another layer of stress. Many couples choose to separate but remain living under the one roof on a temporary basis. Some couples decide to continue living together for the children, until the family home is sold, or until their property settlement is finalised.⁠
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    Making the decision to separate is already very emotional, and then deciding where you are going to live adds another layer of stress. Many couples choose to separate but remain living under the one roof on a temporary basis. Some couples decide to continue living together for the children, until the family home is sold, or until their property settlement is finalised.⁠
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    New rental laws are now in place, giving tenants greater protections. ⁠The new rules include:⁠
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    New rental laws are now in place, giving tenants greater protections. ⁠The new rules include:⁠
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🐶A landlord can only end a lease for certain reasons, such as the property is being sold or they're moving in themselves.⁠
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😺Longer notice periods for tenants in fixed leases so tenants get more time to find a new home.⁠
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🦜Landlords can only refuse a request to keep a pet for certain reasons. A response must be given within 21 days or the request is automatically approved. Tenants can't be charged extra rent or bond.

    As of 10 May 2025, the Court now automatically end a legal practitioners’ access to family law files on the Commonwealth Courts Portal 60 days after all applications on the file are finalised. ⁠
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    This change was implemented as part of the Courts’ continuous efforts to strengthen and ensure security and functionality of the systems. To re-access, legal practitioners will need to make a request to the Court and meet a number of requirements. ⁠
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    This change will not impact the parties, parties to proceedings will continue to have ongoing access to their file.⁠

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    As of 10 May 2025, the Court now automatically end a legal practitioners’ access to family law files on the Commonwealth Courts Portal 60 days after all applications on the file are finalised. ⁠
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This change was implemented as part of the Courts’ continuous efforts to strengthen and ensure security and functionality of the systems. To re-access, legal practitioners will need to make a request to the Court and meet a number of requirements. ⁠
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This change will not impact the parties, parties to proceedings will continue to have ongoing access to their file.⁠

    First consider the level of conflict, the amount of funds in the joint accounts and your financial circumstances.⁠
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    You may be able to withdraw half of the funds in the account and leave the rest for your ex-partner if you both agree to doing so.⁠
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    During a property settlement, you will both be required to disclose all your financial information and provide documents. If you are not across your financials, start to obtain this information. Doing this sooner rather than later can assist you both agreeing to a financial settlement more quickly.⁠
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    For more, check out our article (link in bio) or contact us to discuss

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    First consider the level of conflict, the amount of funds in the joint accounts and your financial circumstances.⁠
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You may be able to withdraw half of the funds in the account and leave the rest for your ex-partner if you both agree to doing so.⁠
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During a property settlement, you will both be required to disclose all your financial information and provide documents. If you are not across your financials, start to obtain this information. Doing this sooner rather than later can assist you both agreeing to a financial settlement more quickly.⁠
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For more, check out our article (link in bio) or contact us to discuss

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    We are are a family law focused firm – it is what we know, it is what we specialise in, it is what we love and it is all that we do (aside from some associated estate planning that comes along with family law). We are not your average lawyers – we are friendly and approachable and work flexible hours to fit in with you. You can always reach us.

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    • Separation and Divorce
    • Parenting Arrangements and Disputes
    • Financial and Property Disputes
    • Financial Agreements
    • Child Support

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