Melissa Hine

Melissa has extensive experience in Family Law, Wills & Deceased Estates; and Commercial Litigation. She has a special interest in financial and estate matters including property, companies and trusts.

Melissa has a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting.  She has also spent time as a volunteer at the Fitzroy Legal Service. In her practice, she brings understanding and enthusiasm to the timely and cost effective resolution of family law disputes.

Melissa acts for a range of private clients in metropolitan and country Victoria, interstate and overseas.

Melissa’s areas of expertise include:

• Property settlements and litigation including complex financial matters
• Superannuation splitting
• Maintenance
• Financial agreements
• Child support
• Divorce
• All aspects of children’s matters including living with and spending time with arrangements.

Prior to joining McNab McNab and Starke, Melissa practiced Family Law in the Family & Relationship Group of a Melbourne CBD national firm and prior to that, a boutique Melbourne firm.  Melissa has broad litigation experience and was formerly a commercial litigator with a mid-tier firm.  Melissa is also experienced in Wills and Estates law.

Melissa is a member of:

• The Maintenance and Property Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria, Family Law Section
• The Family Law, Collaborative Lawyers and Litigation Sections of the Law Institute of Victoria
• The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and
• The Victorian Women Lawyers

Practice Areas

• Family Law
• Litigation
• Deceased Estate Litigation
• Wills & Power of Attorney
• Probate & Deceased Estates

Contact 

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Phone: 03 9379 2819
Fax: 03 9374 1041
Office: Essendon