Carla Fernandes Lewis

Carla has dedicated her legal career to the field of family law since she entered the profession in 1997. She completed her Bachelor of Laws at Monash University in 2008 and went on to obtain a Masters of Applied Family Law. Carla is a versatile legal practitioner, admitted to practice in both Western Australia and Victoria, as well as the High Court of Australia. With over two decades of experience, Carla brings an extensive depth of legal knowledge to her clients and is adept in handling a diverse range of family law matters. Her portfolio includes complex property disputes, maintenance, financial agreements, and child support matters. Carla is particularly skilled in navigating sensitive parenting cases, dealing with issues such as relocations, abduction, family violence allegations, substance abuse, child abuse, and mental health challenges. Her clientele spans individuals in marriages, de facto relationships, and those with third-party interests. Carla's legal practice is enriched by her voluntary contributions in Melbourne, where she assisted individuals unable to afford legal representation through the Family Law Assistance Program. Further, she has provided valuable aid to victims of sexual assault through her work with the Springvale Monash Legal Services/South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault, helping them secure financial assistance via the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal. Carla's commitment to her clients is evident in her sensitive and compassionate approach, combined with pragmatic and transparent legal advice. She is renowned for her relentless dedication and vigorous pursuit of favourable outcomes for her clients. Every case she takes on is handled with unmatched passion and commitment. In addition to her professional endeavours, Carla is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, offering her clients the added advantage of language proficiency. In her personal time, Carla enjoys spending time with her family and indulging in her passion for beach volleyball.