Abbey Hoolahan
Associate
+61 3 8600 6053
ahoolahan@aitken.com.au
Abbey Hoolahan
Areas of Law: Family Law
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws | Bachelor of International Studies (Major: Anthropology) | Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Office Location: Melbourne
Experience
Abbey Hoolahan is a Melbourne-based family lawyer and an Associate in Aitken Partners' Family Law team.
Prior to relocating to Melbourne, Abbey previously grew up on the border of regional Victoria and New South Wales.
Abbey holds a Bachelor of Laws and International Studies from Deakin University and completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Leo Cussen. Abbey was admitted to practice in October 2022.
During her studies, Abbey completed legal internships both in Melbourne with First Nations Legal & Research Services and in regional Victoria at the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre. These opportunities provided her exposure to Native Title claims and family violence intervention order proceedings, helping to develop her understanding of diverse legal issues and client needs.
Following admission, Abbey worked at a commercial, property and civil litigation firm where she assisted clients with building insurance claims, contract and fencing disputes, residential and commercial leasing matters, and debt recovery proceedings.
Since March 2024, Abbey has practised exclusively in family law where she has gained valuable experience in divorce matters, property and financial settlements, parenting matters including exposure to various Independent Children’s Lawyer matters, financial agreements and intervention order matters.
She brings a calming, practical and well-rounded approach to supporting clients through is often a very difficult and challenging time in their lives.
Family Law Services in Melbourne
Abbey assists clients across a range of family law matters arising from relationship breakdown.
Parenting & Children's Matters
• Parenting matters
• Parenting arrangements
• Children's matters
• Parenting disputes
Property Settlements & Financial Matters
• Property settlements
• Financial settlements
• Division of assets and liabilities
• Financial agreements
Relationship Breakdown Matters
• Divorce applications
• Separation advice
• Negotiated settlements
Family Violence & Intervention Orders
• Family violence matters
• Family violence intervention orders
• Related family law proceedings
Industries & Clients
Abbey assists a broad range of clients, including:
• Individuals and families
• Parents
• De facto couples
• Married couples
• Business owners
Professional Involvement
Law Institute of Victoria Junior Family Lawyers Committee
Abbey is actively involved with the Law Institute of Victoria's Junior Family Lawyers Committee, supporting networking, professional development and engagement within the family law profession.
Law Institute of Victoria
Abbey is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.