Jane Bentley

Jane is an Accredited Family Law Specialist who has over 15 years’ experience working in family law.

Additionally, Jane has undertaken a Masters of Applied Law in Family Law and is committed to ongoing learning to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.

Prior to joining Lighthouse Family Lawyers, Jane worked in both the private and community sectors where she worked on both complex parenting and property matters and regularly appeared in the Family Law Courts. Through her work at a commercial firm, Jane was able to build and enhance her commercial skills to the benefit of her clients in financial matters.

Throughout her career, Jane has worked collaboratively with commercial lawyers providing advice where both family and commercial law intersect, as well as working directly with professionals on family law matters including psychologists, mediators, accountants and financial advisors.

Jane has a wide range of experience in different family law matters including financial agreements, family violence, parenting, IVF issues, matters involving grandparents, Hague Child Abduction Convention, child support, property and spousal maintenance.

Jane prides herself on her ability to communicate effectively with her clients during an emotional and challenging time. Jane builds strong relationships with her clients as she recognises that the legal system can appear complex and daunting and works with her clients to guide them through the process.