Skye Trevanion – Family Lawyer Who Balances Strength With Empathy
Senior Associate
Skye Trevanion is a Senior Associate at The Law People with over a decade of experience, practising exclusively in family law. Since her admission in 2014, she has earned a strong reputation for providing clear, strategic, and outcome-focused advice across the full spectrum of family law matters.
Raised in rural Queensland, Skye brings a grounded, straightforward approach to her work. She balances her sharp legal mind with empathy and practicality, guiding clients through complex and emotionally charged situations with honesty and support.
Why Skye Chose Family Law
Family law appealed to Skye because it allowed her to combine her technical legal skills with her desire to make a real difference in people’s lives. With degrees in Law (Hons) and Arts from Griffith University, she chose to specialise exclusively in family law, dedicating her career to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging transitions with dignity and clarity.
What It’s Like To Work With Skye
Clients describe working with Skye as both reassuring and empowering. She has a particular talent for simplifying complex issues and offering clear, straightforward advice, no matter how complicated the situation.
Her expertise spans from high-conflict parenting disputes – including matters involving family violence, parental alienation, and international relocation – to highly complex property settlements with corporate structures, trust arrangements, and taxation considerations. Whatever the challenge, Skye approaches every matter with focus, structure, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.
A Memorable Moment In Skye’s Career
A defining aspect of Skye’s career has been her work in complex property and parenting matters where emotions run high, and the stakes are significant. She takes pride in ensuring litigation is always a last resort, but when court action is unavoidable, she is known for her strategic advocacy and consistently strong results.
Her ability to deliver exceptional outcomes in difficult cases, while maintaining her clients’ trust and confidence throughout, continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of her career.
Away From Work
Outside her legal practice, Skye values balance and staying grounded – qualities instilled in her from her rural Queensland upbringing. While her professional focus remains firmly on helping clients through family law challenges, she also takes time to recharge and spend time with family, friends, and personal pursuits that keep her perspective fresh and balanced.
Book A Consult With Skye
If you are navigating separation, property settlement, or parenting arrangements, Skye can provide the clarity, strategy, and support you need. She is committed to helping clients move forward with confidence, ensuring every decision is made with both practicality and long-term wellbeing in mind.
Booking a consultation with Skye is the first step toward finding clarity in even the most complex family law matters.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts (History & Cultural Heritage)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Professional Experience
- Admitted to Practice as a lawyer in 2014
Proffessional Memberships
- Family Law Practitioners Association