Melanie Tait

Melanie Tait is the Principal Lawyer at Smoke Four, where she integrates her extensive expertise in family law with a steadfast commitment to compassion, integrity, and honesty. Her personal experiences with divorce, particularly within the realm of family violence, provide her with profound insight into the emotional and legal complexities her clients face. This understanding fuels her dedication to guiding clients through their family law matters with empathy and clarity. Melanie focuses on achieving resolutions that allow her clients to move forward with their lives more swiftly after separation and divorce. Exclusively practising in family law, Melanie offers extensive experience in handling a wide range of issues, including divorce proceedings, children's matters, property divisions, and complexities arising from de facto and same-sex relationships. She views separation and divorce as opportunities for her clients to reset and forge a positive future for themselves and their families. Central to this process is her belief in the right to a just and equitable settlement, ensuring her clients can rebuild their lives with confidence and dignity.