Lorraine Clarke

Lorraine Clarke is a senior lawyer with over 20 years of experience practising exclusively in family law. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 2002 after completing a Bachelor of Laws at The University of Melbourne. Lorraine also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Skills and Ethics from Monash University and a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University. Lorraine has extensive experience representing clients across all facets of family law, including parenting arrangements, property settlements, divorce, and intervention order matters. She has acted in complex and high-conflict cases, including those that have proceeded to trial, demonstrating her ability to manage challenging disputes with skill and sensitivity. Having personally experienced the challenges of separation while caring for two young children, Lorraine brings genuine empathy to her client relationships. This personal insight fuels her commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes through lawyer-assisted negotiation, with a strong preference to resolve matters without resorting to litigation unless absolutely necessary. Throughout her career, Lorraine has developed a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to supporting clients through every stage of the family law process. Her goal is to help clients reach fair and reasonable outcomes that enable them to move forward confidently following separation.