We are a Specialist Family Law firm. We are socially responsible. We aim to make Family Law as accessible as possible.
Most firms are obsessed with billable hours and excessive overheads. They can also be stuffy and outdated. We do not have an expensive CBD office. Our meeting rooms are pleasant (you will be greeted with an expresso coffee complimentary Thankyou water). If you would prefer to pay for needless overheads such as marble floors and expensive art then The FLP is probably not the best fit for you. Our expert staff work remotely as often as possible and are geared with a Macbook and iPhones and paperless files to work from anywhere.
We offer a free no obligation 30 minute interview valued at $250
Shaya Lewis-Dermody
Principal - Family Law Project
Shaya is our Principal Solicitor who has been practising in the area of Family Law for around 17 years. The FLP was started after Shaya's frustration around the lack of quality and accessible Family Law services in both SA and interstate.
Shaya saw first hand the clients who were unable to access legal services due to restrictive fees. She also saw Legal Aid clients being discriminated against and receiving "second rate" services because they were not paying their solicitor privately. She saw a need for private clients to have the option of fixed fee cost agreements. Clients who were "asset rich but cash poor" also needed deferred payment options to ensure that they have quality legal representation.
2019 Finalist National Women in Law Awards. 2019 winner Doyles Guide lawyer (as voted by peers). Shaya regularly provides radio and media commentary of all things Family Law.
She is a qualified Independent Children's Lawyer and has received regular appointments from the Court to act for children since completing the National Training Program in Melbourne in 2008.
Shaya has practised exclusively in the area of Family Law at private practices in both Adelaide and Auckland New Zealand. She has also worked for Legal Aid Commissions in Adelaide and more recently in Sydney. Working in both the private and Legal Aid sectors in various geographical areas has given her valuable insight and interaction with a range of clients with various needs. She understands the importance of not only having the right solicitor who knows the system and specialises in Family Law, but who is also empathetic.
Aleesha Degiglio
Specialist Family Lawyer
Aleesha spent a number of years working for a medium sized South Australian firm where she headed up their Family Law division. She is experienced in both parenting and property matters. She appears in the Family Law Court regularly and really enjoys this compoent of her work, knowing that going to Court can be a highly stressful time for clients. Aleesha grew up in country South Australia and has an "easy going" but also highly professional manner. She gets it done!
Email: aleesha@familylawproject.com.au
Elham Rabbah
Firm Chief
Elham is our Firm Manager and oversees all staff and clients from all around Australia.
Elham has a Law Degree and has previously worked for a number of years as a Lawyer. She decided her passion was with management and client and staff care - which led her to the role of Firm Chief!
We all love Elham’s presence and the enthusiasm that she brings to the office. Elham is well known to our clients and will also be your regular port of call.
Email: elham@familylawproject.com.au
Monica Brogden
Specialist Family Lawyer
Monica has been with The FLP Team for close to 2 years. She has Law Degree with Honours. More importantly, she has a "knack" with putting client's mind at ease and guiding them through the Family he Family Law jurisdiction. Monica is very mindful that she is assisting clients through what is possibly one of the most difficult periods in their life. Monica is an excellent communicator and a valuable member of our team.