Based in Mona Vale, NSW, our team of Family Law solicitors provide advice to clients throughout Australia and Internationally.
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.
In her spare time, Natasha is a 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.
Joanne Fuhrmann
Solicitor
Jo completed her Bachelor of Laws at Notre Dame University, Fremantle Western Australia in 2007. She has worked in a number of specialist Family Law firms on the North Shore of Sydney and also on Sydney’s Northern Beaches amidst raising her own family.
Jo is passionate about family welfare and assisting clients to work towards the best outcomes for their families. She has assisted international clients in completing complex property settlements in Australia and enjoys assisting clients with settlement negotiations, mediation and court litigation. Jo aims to provide a professional and personal service to her clients, so they can feel confident that they have a full understanding of their options, rights and responsibilities within the Family Law system
Alicia Cullen
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.
In his spare time, Pete is a 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.
Bree Tarrant
Senior Paralegal, Justice of the Peace
Bree is a career Paralegal, having worked in the legal industry for over 20 years since graduating from Williams Business College. Bree has a strong background in commercial law and conveyancing, and carries out the property transactions linked to our family law matters.
Friendly, approachable and always ready to assistant, Bree is a welcome addition to our team.
Alicia March
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 practise.
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