Keeping up to date with the changing law is a priority for Charmaine. She recently completed her Masters in Law (Family Law) and obtained her Specialist Accreditation. Charmaine is able to advise parties in children and property matters with the confidence that results from updated knowledge. Charmaine is mindful of the impact that separation and subsequent negotiations have on clients and their families and her focus is to finalise all matters in an efficient, knowledgeable and caring way.
“Family Law is not about winning or losing. It’s about dignity, survival and fairness.” - Charmaine Tanner
Expertise
- Family Law
- Property relationships matters
- Child support
- Divorce applications
Career History
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Slater & Gordon since 2008 (lawyer)
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2005-2008 Crane Butcher McKinnon , Lawyers, Coffs Harbour (solicitor)
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1987-2005 Department of Education, Sydney and Coffs Harbour (science teacher)
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1978 Roche Research Institute of Marine Pharmacology (industrial chemist technician)
Memberships & Associations
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Family Law section, Law Council of Australia
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Women Lawyers Association, NSW
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Law Society of NSW
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Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM)
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (USA)
Professional Qualifications & Admissions
- Accredited Specialist (Family Law) 2012
- Master of Applied Law (Family Law) 2011
- Diploma of Practical Legal Training, College of Law (2005)
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LLB University of New England (2004)
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Graduate Diploma in Law, Southern Cross University (2001)
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Diploma of Education – Kuring-gai CAE (1986)
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B App Science University of Technology (1982)
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Occupational Health and Safety Certificate WorkCover NSW
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Resuscitation Certificate Royal Life Saving Society Australia
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Emergency Care Certificate Royal Life Saving Society Australia