Our Team

Oliver is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and the Principal of Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers. He also holds a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) from the College of Law with a High Distinction average.

Oliver’s experience includes:

1. parenting matters, including high conflict separations;
2. high value/complex property matters, including complex corporate/trust structures, third parties and disputed property and business valuations;
3. spousal maintenance claims;
4. disputes about de facto relationships;
5. the setting aside and enforcement of financial agreements;
6. child support matters;
7. trial advocacy; and
8. mediation and Family Dispute Resolution.

Oliver is an active Committee Member of the NSW Law Society’s Family Law Committee, a member of the Law Council of Australia’s Family Law Section and a Solicitor Volunteer at Marrickville Legal Centre.

Read Oliver Lacey's Recent Articles

• Dementia, old age and de facto relationships: the High Court’s decision in Fairbairn & Radecki [2022] HCA 18
• Litigation Guardians in Family Law Proceedings
• Claiming Property After Separation
• What you need to know about Inheritances and Family Law Property Settlements

Lisa Wagner has over 30 years of experience as a specialist family lawyer having built her reputation over many years working both in Sydney’s CBD and regionally, before becoming the founding principal of her own firm.

Having studied economics with Honours at the University of Sydney, Lisa is particularly adept at offering her client’s pragmatic commercial solutions. As well as property and financial matters, Lisa has extensive experience in parenting and child support matters and acts as a court appointed Independent Children’s Lawyer for children in difficult and complex parenting cases.

Lisa’s aim is to provide her clients with exceptional service, expert guidance and strong representation.  Lisa is an Accredited Family Law specialist and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner who can issue S.601 Certificates.  Lisa is recognised by her peers as an experienced litigator and skillful negotiator in all family law matters.

Lisa is also focused on giving back to the community. She has supported a range of community and pro bono initiatives, including the Manly Community Legal Centre and the North Shore Family Lawyers Practice Group.

Lisa believes that great law firms are focused on service. Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers is a dedicated and specialised family law practice, reflecting the strong service and solution focus approach that Lisa has become renowned for.

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“I want to sincerely thank Lisa and the team at Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers for all their hard work and exemplary service in guiding, and supporting, me through what has been a very difficult time in my life. Throughout my entire involvement, the communication has always been prompt, and the advice given always clearly explained, logical, and aimed at minimising conflict and protecting the children. Lisa’s court representation skills were outstanding, and she possesses an excellent network of professionals to call upon in related fields. Critically, her negotiating skills were key to avoiding the need for a final hearing, and the outcome achieved was sensible and fair for all parties concerned. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lisa Wagner to anyone in need of family law assistance.”
Tony D

Read Lisa Wagner's Recent Articles

• What to do if you’re a “mortgage prisoner” who wants to separate from your partner?
• Litigation Guardians in Family Law Proceedings
• How much does a divorce cost in Australia?

Christine La Cava was admitted as a solicitor in 1988 and has worked exclusively in Family Law for the past seventeen (17) years. During a successful initial period with the NSW Attorney General’s Department, Christine held roles in Local Courts throughout NSW including as Chamber Magistrate, Clerk of the Court, Registrar and Coroner. Christine entered private practice in 1991 with a Northern Beaches firm.

In 2009 Christine’s expertise and demonstrated proficiency was recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales when she was awarded accreditation as a specialist in Family Law.

Christine’s extensive experience, combined with her strong listening and communication skills and sensitive yet practical approach, will help make your family law experience as easy as a difficult situation can be.

Christine will help and support you with a full range of family law issues including divorce, complex parenting issues and financial issues. For those matters that require Court intervention, Christine is experienced in the Court process having regularly appeared before Judges and Registrars in both the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Wherever possible Christine will aim to resolve your matter through a negotiated settlement.

When she is not at work, Christine enjoys socialising with family and friends both here and overseas, home renovation, music and reading.

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“I commend Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers on the process of finalising my financial separation and divorce. Lisa and her team were highly professional and detailed as well as empathetic and caring throughout the process. At each and every step I was given informed recommendations and a clear and concise understanding of the legal process I was facing. I felt supported and very comfortable knowing I had Doolan Wagner handling my affairs. Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers were recommended to me, and I definitely recommend them to others needing assistance in family law matters.”
Ingrid

Read Christine La Cava's Recent Articles

• Facing a Grey Divorce? PART 1: Here’s what you need to know.
• Facing a Grey Divorce? PART 2: Your Top 8 Questions Answered.

Stuart holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and has experience in a range of complex property and parenting matters both in documenting settlements and to final hearing stage.

Stuart’s meticulous eye for detail and ability to prioritise many competing tasks ensures that each of his clients receives prompt and considered advice.  Stuart has a wealth of experience dealing with minority shareholder interests, business valuations and self-managed super funds. He thrives on the more complex financial situations and his clients respect his ability to understand and advise them in these areas.

A certified Parenting Coordinator as well as trained in Collaborative Practice, Stuart prioritises helping separating parties reach out of court settlements. However, he understands this isn’t always possible and is confident when taking your matter to Court.  With a conscientious approach to family law, an empathetic nature and a maturity beyond his years, Stuart is the ideal lawyer for any family law situation.

We are confident you will find Stuart knowledgeable and approachable in all your dealings with him.

scolderick@familylawyersdw.com.au

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“Stuart and the team at Doolan Wagner were indispensable and dealt with my matter with absolute professionalism, patience and empathy. They are truly specialists in their field and were consistently thorough with all explanations. It was very clear throughout our engagement that they had only my best interests in mind, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services to anyone.”
Cecile

Read Stuart Colderick's Recent Articles

• Share Options and Separation
• What you need to know about Inheritances and Family Law Property Settlements
• What is Adult Child Maintenance?

Ollie has worked exclusively in family law since 2017 and during that time she has gained experience in a broad range of family law matters, including:

• Parenting disputes
• Complex financial matters
• Child support matters
• Divorce applications
• De facto separations
• Spouse maintenance

With a solid understanding of the complexity and difficulty that accompanies separations, Ollie brings a level of empathy and compassion to her practice and is genuinely passionate about helping people navigate the family law system in the most cost-effective, timely and pragmatic way possible.

Ollie strives to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients via alternate dispute resolution, however, is also skilled in advocacy should the need arise for a matter to be litigated in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

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Emilia holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Security Studies from Macquarie University and a Master of Laws specialising in International Human Rights Law from the University of NSW. She has experience in a range of property and parenting matters and has a background in Wills & Estates law as well as Family Provision litigation.

Having studied International Law, Emilia has a strong focus on upholding community values and in having an empathetic approach to client concerns. Her communication skills and high attention to detail allow her to diligently work with other senior lawyers at Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers.

Emilia is passionate about providing individuals with the tools to access a fair justice system, and protecting vulnerable parties in dispute.

In her spare time Emilia is learning Portuguese, and volunteers for both Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.

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Read Emilia Turnbull's Recent Articles

• How to Recognise the 17 Signs of Parental Alienation
• The Duty of Disclosure In Family Law: How the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia protects you in your property settlement proceedings
• What you need to know about Final Orders in The Family Court

Anne Marie is our Client Services Manager and is the voice on the phone when you ring Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers. She has a wealth of experience in customer relations, having worked in executive client services for over 25 years.

With her warm and empathetic nature, Anne Marie is your best point of contact as she will be able to direct your call and get you in contact with your lawyer, as well as help you feel at ease when you come to see us during this very complicated time.

When not at work, Anne Marie likes to go sailing, dining out and enjoys the Arts.