My decision to become a family lawyer almost 45 years ago was driven by a genuine desire to help people successfully navigate what has to be at one of the most difficult and emotionally challenging times of their lives. That desire has not faltered.As managing director of Resolve Conflict Family Lawyers I remain as dedicated as ever to guiding and supporting my clients through family-related disputes and ensuring this is achieved in the most amicable way possible while still achieving an acceptable outcome for all involved.I also use my decades of experience in family law to demystify what can be a complex process and to empower my clients to make informed choices about how to reach an agreeable resolution – whether that be litigation or alternative dispute resolution.Alternative dispute resolution enables negotiation and mediation between disputing couples and for outcomes to be achieved without the often burdensome costs of going to court. In my capacity as former President of the Law Institute of Victoria (2006) and Former President of Law Council of Australia (2012), I have long been a powerful advocate for this approach in family law matters.However, where agreement is not possible, I provide clients with expert representation through the Court system to help them achieve a desired outcome.► My ExpertiseI specialise in Family Law, Mediation, Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.My expertise is divorce, separation and the breakdown in relationships of married couples, domestic partners and same-sex couples with a primary focus on parenting including disputes around schooling, overseas travel and relocation, asset division, spousal and child support following separation.In addition to being a nationally accredited mediator, I am also a Government Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, author of two books on family law and have extensive teaching experience within the profession in Australia and overseas.Together with my team of 12 legal highly qualified professionals, we focus on helping our clients create certainty for their future, rebuild their financial security and achieve the best possible outcomes for their children.I was the recipient of an outstanding achievement award for Women in Business in Law 2012 and was awarded an Honorary Life Membership of the Law Institute of Victoria in 2023 for my service to the legal profession. ► ConnectCall: (03) 9620 0088Email: cgale@resolveconflict.com.auVisit: www.resolveconflict.com.au