

Monika Hermann
Associate, Family Lawyer
Monika is passionate about supporting clients through some of the most emotionally challenging periods of their lives. She understands that separation and family law matters can feel overwhelming, particularly where children, finances, and complex family dynamics are involved, and is committed to helping clients navigate these situations with compassion, clarity, and confidence.
Monika advises across the full range of family law matters, assisting clients through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Monika enjoys working with clients on complex property settlements, high-risk parenting matters, rebuilding parent–child relationships, and achieving practical, child-focused outcomes that support long-term wellbeing. She also assists clients in family violence matters, with a particular interest in coercive control and less visible forms of abuse, and is committed to advocating for outcomes that promote safety, stability, and empowerment.
Empathetic and approachable, Monika takes the time to genuinely listen and understand each client’s unique circumstances. She is collaborative, resolution-focused, and values interest-based dispute resolution, helping clients identify practical solutions that minimise conflict while protecting their future.
With experience in both commercial and family law, Monika brings a holistic perspective and is passionate about empowering clients through education and improved financial literacy. She also volunteers at the Peninsula Community Legal Centre to support people experiencing relationship breakdown, reflecting her commitment to access to justice.
Monika is currently completing a Master of Laws (Applied Family Law) and is committed to ongoing professional development. She has recently been named a finalist for the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year Award, recognising her commitment to excellence in family law practice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, being in nature, and exploring art, music, film, and reading memoirs.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex Property Settlements - Advising on property pools involving companies, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds, and helping clients understand assets they may be unfamiliar with.
- Financial Literacy and Client Education - Working with clients so they understand the financial dimensions of their matter and can make informed decisions with confidence.
- Family Violence and Coercive Control - Acting in family violence matters, with a particular interest in coercive control and less visible forms of abuse.
- Parenting Matters Involving Risk - Complex parenting disputes where there are concerns about risk to children, with a focus on safety and long-term stability.
- Rebuilding Parent and Child Relationships - Supporting parents seeking to re-establish a relationship with a child after a period of separation or no contact.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution - Resolving matters through negotiation and interest-based dispute resolution so clients avoid the cost and stress of litigation where possible.
- Family Court Representation - Acting for clients in proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Qualifications
- Master of Applied Law (Family Law), The College of Law (in progress)
- Certificate in Family Law Advocacy
- Admitted to practise in Victoria (2022)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law (2022)
- Juris Doctor, Macquarie University (2021)
Recognition and Awards
- Finalist, Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year, Australian Law Awards 2026
- Highest Achiever Award for Media Law and Culture, Macquarie Law School (2021)
- Highest Achiever Award for Climate Change Law, Macquarie Law School (2019)
Memberships
Community Involvement
- Volunteer, Peninsula Community Legal Centre
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Monika Hermann
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