Lisa Oxley

Lisa is a Special Counsel at Forte Family Lawyers with over 15 years’ experience working exclusively in family law since her admission to practice in 2008. Prior to joining Forte Family Lawyers, she worked as a family lawyer at a major international law firm in Melbourne.

Lisa takes an empathetic and practical approach to advising clients, bringing patience and a positive impact to people’s lives during what can be a very emotional and stressful time. She is equally aware of the impact and conflict of separation upon children, and is well known for her skills in handling sensitive parenting cases, including those involving allegations of family violence, mental health issues and substance abuse.

Lisa also has extensive experience in financial matters, including high net worth property settlements, maintenance, Financial Agreements and Child Support Agreements. She assists clients to resolve their disputes strategically and commercially, or through litigation where necessary.

• Sensitive and complex parenting cases, including allegations of family violence, mental health issues and substance abuse
• Financial matters, including high net worth property matters
• Same Sex Relationships
• De Facto Relationships
• Family Violence Intervention Orders
• Responding to Subpoenas
• Interpretation of Court orders
• Spousal Maintenance
• Child Support and Child Support Agreements
• Domestic and International Relocation
• Negotiation and advocacy
• Settlements and disputes

• Bachelor of Laws, Monash University
• Bachelor of Education, Monash University

• Doyles Family Law, Rising Star 2026

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia
• Victorian Women Lawyers

• Conversational Hebrew