Founder and CEO

After personally experiencing years of protracted and expensive family court litigation, Christina Salvo founder of Simple Separation was on a mission to investigate how people could separate more amicably, stay out of court and keep their legal fees to a minimum.

Christina is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner accredited with the Attorney General. As a mother who has been through the process herself, she was motivated to find a better and more peaceful and respectful way forward.

General Manager

Kim, a nationally accredited Family Law Mediator under NMAS and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), holds a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution.

With a foundation in forensic accounting and a Bachelor's in Business (Accounting), she began at PwC, honing expertise in complex business structures for Family Law disputes.

The court pathway can be very lengthy, stressful, costly and have irreversible adverse effects on family relationships, so Kim has a passion to provide highly skilled mediation services to both parties in a well-considered methodology, that can save both parties thousands of dollars in costs, but most importantly reduce the emotional toll on each other and their children.

Mike is the Principal Lawyer and CEO of MCP Legal.

Mike has significant expertise in Family, Property and Commercial Law, and is passionate about helping people achieve their legal and business goals.

With over 30 years’ experience as a solicitor, he is well equipped to ensure that his clients make informed decisions in all aspects of family law.  Mike can likewise assists his clients in other areas of personal law including Wills and Estate disputes.  

Mike also assists his clients to prepare Financial Agreements which are available to engaged and married couples as well as those in de facto relationships. 

Mike acts for a variety of clients based in city areas, country and interstate. He also acts as a local agent for interstate family law firms.  He has established a large network of professionals in related areas to whom he can refer his clients with confidence, where appropriate.

Legal Practitioner - Mckenzie Legal

Caroline is an independent lawyer on Simple Separation’s panel and mother of 5 beautiful humans, who lives and works in the amazing Northern Beaches of Sydney NSW. Having lived the separation process and having worked in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Caroline is an advocate for faster easier solutions and providing support for others through their own separation.

Caroline knows the value of family and considers herself incredibly lucky to be mentored by her father who has worked as a litigator for over 40 years and has taught her about integrity, compassion, and loyalty.

Family Law Mediator

Anna is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS), accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and has Post Graduate qualifications in Conflict Resolution. Anna has a strong child focus perspective to ensure that the best interests of children are at the forefront of decisions parents and care givers make in both parenting and welfare arrangements and financial and property settlements. Anna knows that separation is an extremely difficult time for families, not least children, but that through a focussed mediation process, families can resolve differences, work through conflict, position themselves for better post separation co-parenting partnerships and in many cases improve fractured relationships.

Family Law Mediator & Paralegal

Anya-Elise is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, with a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University. She has a particular interest in helping families achieve more certainty in an otherwise uncertain time of their lives.

During the separation process, Anya works with individuals to achieve property and parenting agreements that help them to move forward positively and respectfully.

Anya is a mother of three and understands the value of ensuring that children’s needs are met at all stages of separation.

Family Law Mediator

Latoya is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University. Latoya has over 8 years experience mediating with separated families across Australia and internationally.

She uses a child-focused approach and is highly experienced in helping families navigate through complex family structures and circumstances of family violence, mental health, child abuse, drugs & alcohol abuse etc.

Latoya understands how challenging, sad and frightening separation can be on families. She is there to guide and support you every step of the way with the highest level of care and concern to hopefully keep you and your family out of the Family Court system.

Family Law Mediator

Gerard is a veteran legal practitioner with over 30 years experience.

Throughout his legal career, Gerard participated in many mediations and settlement conferences. He is acutely aware of the large impact court proceedings have on individuals both financially and emotionally and the benefit of attempting mediation to resolve matters. He is a firm believer that all parties need to be heard for there to be a real chance of a fair resolution.

Gerard is well placed to combine his experience, knowledge of the law, extensive mediation training and keen communication skills to deliver positive outcome via the mediation process.

As a professional in the field of divorce coaching, family dispute resolution, and parenting coordination, Cheryl’s primary objective is to empower families with the confidence and resilience needed to navigate the challenges that arise during separation and divorce.

Her central focus is on keeping families out of the courtroom by providing an amicable alternative to the adversarial process. Cheryl offers emotional support and coaching to enable individuals to be their best selves, ultimately helping their children adjust and transition smoothly into the new family structure. This approach is aimed at fostering a harmonious environment for all family members during a challenging period of change.

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Melinda is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Child-Inclusive Practitioner, holds a Certificate of Holistic Counselling, Grad Dip Teaching (Primary), and Certificate of Rudolf Steiner Education.

She is, by nature, curious to learn and gain more of an understanding of what goes on for us on the ‘inside’ and how it affects us on the ‘outside’. She has gravitated towards being an ‘educator’ for most of her working life, drawing on her own skills and life experience to offer a unique service for families, so they can move through change in a better, healthier way.

Family Law Mediator

Family dispute resolution practitioner, National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accredited mediator, lawyer, and communications expert with a passion for serving the community by empowering people to respectfully work together to resolve their challenges.

Family Law Mediator & Paralegal

Ferne is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, with a Bachelor of Arts/Law and a Masters in Dispute Resolution. She is passionate about open and transparent communication ensuring clients feel empowered towards achieving their own property and parenting agreements.

Ferne is a mother of three and understands how fundamental the ongoing co-parenting partnership is in today’s family.

Separation Consultant

Faye assists Simple Separation clients with general family law information and options available to the client during the initial consultations.

Her study at the Australian Institute of professional councillors has helped to guide clients during this stressful transition period.

Faye’s empathy and compassion during this time helps the client navigate through the process.

Separation Consultant

Danielle is a mum of 3 boys and has a passion for helping people through difficult times.

Danielle has experience in the family court system and is committed to helping clients avoid the system.

Danielle assists Simple Separation clients with general family law information and process options during the initial stage of a booking consultation*.

*No legal advice will be provided in the consultation

Family Law Mediator

Aruni is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Prior to migrating to Australia, Aruni spent 6 years in Sri Lanka where she worked in company secretarial work, conveyancing, and litigation.

With an extensive range of legal studies, training and work experience within the industry, including completing her legal studies at Monash University, nearly 30 years experience at ATO, Conflict management and Managing and Leadership training, a Graduate Diploma of FDR and more, Aruni is highly experienced in helping families navigate the conflicts of separation.

As a legally qualified practitioner, Aruni is aware of the stress and expense people go through to resolve their issues. She facilitates discussions between parties allowing them to consider and make agreements through compromise. In her mediation (be it property or parenting) she brings in children’s best interest discussions, especially with those parents with younger children.

Separation Consultant

Julie Gargano holds a vast and extensive background in assisting & empowering clients with an integrated approach through the body mind complex.

She founded an internationally recognised wellness centre, and has worked in holistic counselling & teacher training for over 25 years.

Julie is passionate about bringing ease, clarity and support to her clients and provides general family law information and options available to couples separating during the initial stage of a booking consultation.

Separation Consultant

Lisa has a background in Psychology and has worked as a Relationship Consultant for over 10 years.

As a Mum of 3 and experience with the family law system, Lisa is dedicated to listening to clients with empathy and compassion and providing them with the information they need to move forward.

Divorce Coach

Nikki Parkinson is a dedicated professional with a wealth of expertise in guiding individuals through the challenging process of separation and divorce.

Nikki’s goal is to help her clients separate in a better, healthier, and smarter way. Her extensive knowledge of family law combined with her practical strategies ensures that clients receive valuable support that saves them time and thousands of dollars in legal fees. Working with Nikki and her team guarantees practical and tangible strategies, providing clarity and paving the way for a smoother transition.