blank

Family Lawyer

LEADR Nationally Accredited Mediator

BA LLB Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)

With over a decade of experience in family law, Maria Stipic has dedicated her career to helping families navigate the challenges of separation and find amicable resolutions to their disputes. She is passionate about guiding her clients towards a positive future by providing empathetic support and resolving their family law matters as smoothly as possible.

Maria understands that seeking family law assistance is often accompanied by high-stress levels and emotional turmoil. She recognises the importance of providing comprehensive support to her clients during this challenging period and readily refers them to appropriate support services.

Maria approaches her role with compassion and professionalism, striving to achieve practical and enduring outcomes for her clients.

As a strong advocate for legally assisted mediation, Maria believes in the power of mediation to effectively resolve disputes. She brings a unique perspective to the mediation process. She has worked as a lawyer representing clients and as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner for a prominent community-based organisation and Victoria Legal Aid.

In cases where negotiation and mediation are insufficient, Maria draws on her extensive experience in the courtroom to litigate and secure the best possible outcomes for her clients. She has appeared in court numerous times, including serving as a duty lawyer at the Dandenong registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

Outside of her career in family law, Maria cherishes her roles as a mother to her two children, a supportive wife, and a caretaker to her beloved cat. When she’s not managing her children’s extra-curricular activities, she finds solace in her vegetable garden, immerses herself in captivating books, and challenges her mind with jigsaw puzzles (which always take longer than anticipated!).

Maria firmly believes in the transformative power of physical activity and recently accomplished her second half marathon.

Experience the dedication and expertise of Maria Stipic and the rest of our exceptional team at Village Family Lawyers.

Contact us today to arrange a consultation and discover how we can assist you with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes in your family law matters.


Testimonials

Please read what some of our clients have to say about Village Family Lawyers and their experience:

Cameron

Lauren and the team have provided me with a very supportive, positive experience given the difficult challenges one is faced with at this time.

They worked passionately to resolve an outcome that I was satisfied with and was well worth the investment to achieve a comfortable financial settlement

5

Greg

Clare and Lauren were both thoroughly professional and caring when handling my separation.

At what was a difficult time for me they ensured the process went all very smoothly. Highly recommended.

5

Nelson

Lauren and her team I found to be very supportive and caring during what is a very stressful time.

They were extremely professional with excellent communication, assistance, information and advice on family law clearly explained. I highly recommend Village Family Lawyers.

5

Brad

In the midst of the most trying circumstances of my life, I never once doubted that I was in the proper hands. Lauren’s professionalism, integrity and expertise in family law are first-class.

She appears to have no trouble navigating through difficult and emotional circumstances while always focusing on the kids.

When I had no other option, I’m so glad I made the right choice with Lauren, Shirin and the team at Village Family Lawyers.

5

Andrew

I worked with Shirin from Village Family Lawyers, and she was amazing!

Throughout the process, she made everything clear and simple for me to understand and ensured that I received the best outcome. I would highly recommend Shirin to anyone.

5

Mark

In what was an extremely difficult time, Lauren’s caring nature, dedication and knowledge of Family Law was invaluable in order to navigate the legal process of separation.

Lauren is committed, respected and I can’t recommend her and her firm Village Family Lawyers highly enough.

5

Sue

Lauren Wilson represented me through a soul destroying time for my kids and I. I found her to always be professional but also very supportive and kept me focused on the end goal.

My first meeting she told me “In the end no matter the outcome, your conscience needs to be clear, as that’s what you’ll need to rebuild on!”. So true this is and I am truly thankful to have had her represent me in an awful period of my life.

5

Tash

To the amazingly talented team at Village Family Lawyers, I cannot thank you enough for helping me get my life back on track post-separation.

Your tireless dedication and support has empowered me to move onto the next chapter of my life and I’m incredibly excited for the journey that awaits. Thanks again!!

5

Jodie

I could not recommend Village Family Lawyers highly enough for anyone looking for a professional, caring and supportive legal service.

Feeling totally overwhelmed and with no idea where to start regarding legal issues upon marriage separation, the first appointment with Lauren put my mind at ease immediately. Lauren’s professionalism and advice on family law matters helped me navigate through all of the legal issues that go along with marriage separation in a calm and confident manner, despite having a difficult to deal with ex-spouse.

Throughout such a stressful time, Lauren’s advice and recommendations were delivered in a straightforward and easy to comprehend manner, with excellent communication and prompt responses when required. I honestly can’t thank Lauren and staff at Village Family Lawyers enough for all of their help and ongoing support throughout this process.

5

Paul

Village Family Lawyers were incredibly helpful, professional and knowledgeable.

I could always rely on quick responses and they were always there to reassure me through tricky aspects of my proceedings. They were thorough and took me through every step. Lauren and her team were so caring towards my requirements. I couldn’t recommend Village Family Lawyers highly enough.

5

Contact us today for a free telephone consultation and let us help you move forward with your life.

Telephone  1300 413 997

 

Office Locations

Mornington Peninsula
& Bayside Office
Unit 1 / 24A Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza, Victoria, 3930

Eastern Suburbs Office
Level 1, 908 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East, Victoria, 3109

Postal Address
PO Box 21, Mount Eliza, Victoria, 3930

For any inquiries or to schedule a consultation, please reach out to our office on 1300 413 997 or send us a message via our Contact Page.

We are here to provide compassionate and knowledgeable support tailored to your unique situation.

START ONLINE.
Complete your details here, and then one of our team will organise a suitable time for an obligation-free chat. This can be online or in person.