About Us

Our Story

For over 10 years, we have been helping families navigate the complexities of family law with compassion, expertise, and dedication.

Our firm was founded with the belief that everyone deserves access to fair and personalised legal solutions during one of life’s most challenging times.

What started as a small practice focused on resolving family disputes has grown into a trusted name in family law, providing comprehensive services to clients across Melbourne and beyond.

Our Story

At our firm, our mission is simple: to protect your rights, prioritise your family’s well-being, and guide you toward a better future.

We are committed to delivering clear, effective legal solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. From property settlements to parenting disputes, our goal has always been to help our clients achieve practical, life-changing outcomes.

Our Team

We’re a proudly small firm with a big heart

Wendy George

Principal & Director

L.L.B. Master of Applied Law (Family Law)

Wendy is a caring and dedicated lawyer practising solely in family law. Wendy is highly experienced in all facets of family law, including complex parenting and property matters and intervention orders, having completed a Master in Applied Law (Family Law).

Wendy was admitted to practice in 2015 and has dedicated much of her career to family law; however, early in her career, she also dabbled in criminal law and business law.

Wendy maintains a particular interest in property matters with complex corporate structures and tax-related issues.

Wendy enjoys talking to her clients, describing this as one of the most rewarding aspects of her career: Everyone is different. I get an incredible glimpse into my clients’ lives and the wide variety of experiences and emotions they encounter before and after separation. I find it very fulfilling to guide clients safely through the entire journey of relationships and separation, whether it be asset protection such as drafting a financial agreement in anticipation of or during a marriage or a de facto relationship; or navigating court proceedings and making it as straightforward and unscary as possible for them.

Wendy is upfront and honest and aims to minimise the time and costs incurred to resolve family law disputes. Wendy believes that legal fees should be proportionate and fair to the client, and utilising alternative dispute resolution methods helps achieve this.

Wendy has a strong sense of social justice and currently volunteers for the Fitzroy Legal Service and is a member of the Victoria Legal Aid Independent Children’s Lawyer Panel.

When Wendy is not a work, she is a mother to 3 girls and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Wendy is a Richmond local and enjoys trying new restaurants and cafes in and around Richmond.

Annette Canepa

Assistant

Annette has over 10 years of experience as a family law assistant in both private practice and legal aid practice.

Annette has an empathetic ear having endured her own lengthy family law proceedings.

Annette has a particular interest in parenting disputes, particularly international relocation cases.

Annette works closely with our clients, ensuring they are kept up to date throughout their matters.

Annette is compassionate and understanding and will be your first contact when working with Yarra Family Lawyers.

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I would like to personally thank Wendy and Annette for taking on my complex family law matter they have been absolutely amazing to work with and are very responsive and understanding the team here takes a lot of time to care and listen and understand what's happening in your family law matter and quickly but most importantly professionally attending to it to get it heard and attended to as soon as possible.

Jayde Wright

Wendy and the team from YFL were truly amazing to deal with. I can’t thank them enough for helping me through my matter. They made it such a breeze.

Matt Pozzobon

Such great service and personal care! My family and I deeply appreciated Wendy’s support and guidance through a very tricky situation, couldn’t recommend any higher,

Gregory Thomas

Have you experienced any of the following situations?

You and your ex have had informal verbal agreements before or drafted a plan without legal advice, but over time, one of you hasn’t stuck to it which led to more tension and conflict.

You only want a fair arrangement and settle things peacefully. However, you fear involving lawyers might bring unnecessary costs and conflict between you and your ex.

You’ve arranged a parenting plan before but had to go back in an ugly court battle because of how poorly written your first agreement was.

If you find yourself in any of these situations or have had similar experiences, we can help you.

Get clarity on your situation and a solid plan to achieve the best outcome for your family matter.

Book your free consultation to get started.

  • PO Box 3288, Richmond Vic 3121

  • Cremorne office address:


    Suite 34, 10-20 Gwynne St,Cremorne Vic 3121

  • Fitzroy office address:

    V127/425 Smith Street, Fitzroy Vic 3065

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