Kristy Haranas

Kristy Haranas is a Partner at Forte Family Lawyers. She obtained Specialist Accreditation as a Family Lawyer from the Law Institute of Victoria in 2019. Accredited Specialists demonstrate superior knowledge, experience and proficiency in their specialist area of law.

Kristy holds a Bachelor of Laws and Masters of Applied Law (Family Law)

Since her admission to practice in 2011, Kristy has practiced predominantly in the area of family law. Prior to her time as a Family Lawyer, Kristy was employed in an investigative role at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Her time at the ASIC has given Kristy an in depth understanding of complex financial structures, strategy, and litigation process which she brings to her practice of Family Law. Kristy has significant experience in in all aspects of family law including the most complex of property and parenting matters, Financial Agreements, Child Support and Spousal Maintenance.

Kristy brings a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to the resolution of her clients’ family law matters. Her excellent communication skills mean that her clients can always expect clear advice through the often-complicated family law process.

She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, Women’s Legal Service and the Law institute of Victoria.