Elysian Law welcomes Nicole Mackenzie as our new Senior Family Lawyer. Nicole is an NMAS-accredited mediator who helps Queensland families with parenting matters and property settlements.
She brings court experience, leadership of a busy family law team, and a background working with young people in out-of-home care.
Who is Nicole Mackenzie?
Nicole is a Senior Family Lawyer who practises in all areas of family law. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia in October 2022.
Before joining Elysian Law, Nicole managed a team of four solicitors and three paralegals at Genuine Legal. That role gave her deep, hands-on experience across a high volume of family law matters.
You can read her full profile on Nicole's lawyer page.
How Nicole can help you
Separation affects your children, your home and your finances all at once. Nicole helps with each of these areas.
- Parenting matters. Nicole handles complex parenting arrangements, including disputes about where children live and how much time they spend with each parent.
- Property settlements. She works with asset pools of every size, from small pools to $10 million or more.
- Businesses, trusts and super. Nicole is experienced with settlements that involve multiple businesses, family trusts and self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
- Binding Financial Agreements. She drafts BFAs for couples who want to agree on how their assets will be divided.
- Binding child support agreements. Nicole prepares agreements that set child support in a way that suits both parents.
In court and out of court
Mediation first, where it is safe
Nicole is accredited under the Australian National Mediator Standards (NMAS) through the Resolution Institute. This means she understands how to help both sides find practical agreements without a long court battle.
Reaching agreement outside court can save money and stress. It can also protect the relationship between parents who will keep raising children together.
Ready for court when it is needed
Some matters do need a judge to decide. Nicole appears regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at first returns, mentions, and interim and final hearings.
For trials and arbitrations, she is experienced at instructing barristers. That means your matter is prepared properly from the very first step.
Her background before law
Before her legal career, Nicole worked with young people in out-of-home care. She saw firsthand how family breakdown affects children.
That experience gives Nicole real empathy and a calm presence in difficult parenting matters. She keeps the wellbeing of children at the centre of every decision.
Nicole studied a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Tasmania in Hobart and the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. She then completed her law studies in Queensland.
Qualifications at a glance
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Practising Certificate | Queensland Law Society | 2022 to present |
| Registered Practitioner | High Court of Australia | 2022 |
| Accredited Mediator (NMAS) | Resolution Institute | 2022 to present |
| Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice | Queensland University of Technology | 2022 |
| Juris Doctor | University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba | 2017 to 2021 |
| Bachelor of Arts | University of Tasmania and University of East Anglia (UK) | 2012 to 2017 |
Common questions
What areas of family law does Nicole Mackenzie handle?
Nicole handles all aspects of family law, including complex parenting matters, property settlements, Binding Financial Agreements and binding child support agreements. She is also an NMAS-accredited mediator.
Can Nicole help with property settlements involving businesses or trusts?
Yes. Nicole works on property settlements of every size, from small asset pools to pools of $10 million or more that include multiple businesses, trusts and self-managed super funds.
Does my family law matter have to go to court?
Not always. Many families reach agreement through negotiation or mediation, and Nicole is an accredited mediator who can help with that process.
How do I book a consultation with Nicole?
You can book a free initial consultation through our contact page or by calling (07) 31 881 799.
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