Carolyn has spent her career across every side of family law; as a solicitor in private practice, within the Family Court itself, and now exclusively as a mediator. That range gives her a rare, ground-level understanding of how matters move through the system, and what practitioners and their clients actually need from the mediation process.
Approach to Mediation
Carolyn believes successful mediation is not simply about reaching agreement.
It is about creating an environment where parties feel heard, legal issues are understood and practical solutions can be explored with confidence.
Drawing upon her 40 years of family law experience, Carolyn’s role is to assist parties and their legal representatives navigate difficult conversations with professionalism, impartiality and respect.
Experience and Credentials
- Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW (1985)
- Over 40 years practising predominantly in Family Law
- Accredited Specialist in Family Law since 1993
- Former Partner, Watson Stafford 1986-2009
- Former Partner & Principal, Matthews Folbigg 2009 to 2026
- Former Deputy Registrar, Family Court (2000 & 2017)
- Former Independent Children’s Lawyer
- Former Legal Aid Commission Mediator
- Member of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators since 20 September 1994
- Member, Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation Assessment Committee from 2020 and continuing.
Refer a Matter
If you would like to discuss a mediation, please book a consultation.