ROXY GABRIEL

Roxy is our resident Wellness Manager and Pawralegal, and has been a beloved member of our team since May 2024. Roxy has an innate ability to sense when clients are feeling sad, overwhelmed or having a difficult conversation, and is always ready to offer cuddles and a gentle paw.

While she might bark excitedly when you first arrive at the office, she will quickly settle quietly into the meeting room to offer a calm, comforting presence while we chat about your legal matter.

Outside the office, Roxy is obsessed with balls and playing fetch, and would spend all day at the local dog park if she could.

PRISCINA DHARMADASA

Priscina completed a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University in 2019 and was admitted in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2021.

Priscina has previously worked as a paralegal, where she assisted in primarily estate and civil and human rights law matters. Priscina joined Lighthouse Legal in February 2025.

Priscina is passionate about helping people, both within and out of the legal field. She is committed to finding equitable solutions to legal challenges and providing support to clients.  

OLIVIA HERBERT

Olivia became a part of the Lighthouse Legal team in October 2022, taking on the roles of Client Services Officer and Junior Paralegal. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Murdoch University in 2020.

With a solid background in retail, Olivia brings a friendly and approachable demeanor to her work. Her warm smile and positive attitude make her passionate about supporting clients as they navigate their separation journey.

SARAH IHAB

Sarah completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts in Global Politics and Policy from Murdoch University in 2023 and was admitted in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in October 2023.

Prior to being admitted to practice, Sarah worked as a Paralegal and later a Graduate Law Clerk at other boutique firms, where she assisted in primarily family law matters. Through this role, Sarah developed a passion for family law and a particular interest in property matters. Sarah has worked as a family lawyer since her admission and joined Lighthouse Legal in April 2024.

Sarah finds tremendous fulfillment in guiding clients through the emotional and legal complexities of family disputes, particularly when it comes to finding just and equitable solutions for property matters. She is driven by a profound belief that the law should serve as a tool for healing and rebuilding, offering families a fresh start and a path forward, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Sarah is a member of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Western Australia and the Law Society of Western Australia.

Andrea Bulgaru

Andrea is currently in her final year of her Bachelor of Law degree at University of Notre Dame. She has been a valued member of the Lighthouse Legal team since August 2023.

Outside of her legal studies, Andrea is an avid soccer player and enjoys hitting the gym, staying active and focused. 

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FAIZA GABRIEL

Having observed her parents go through a messy divorce as a teenager, Faiza knew early on that there had to be a better way and that her calling was to guide people in that direction. Since being admitted as a solicitor and barrister in 2008, she has worked predominantly in family law. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience in family law matters, including complex financial settlements and arrangements for children at the Family Court, before finally establishing her practice in 2020.

Lighthouse Legal is Faiza’s commitment to raise the bar for family law and to help her clients find safe passage through the storm. She provides the attention and the strategic advice necessary to help them move on with their lives.

Trained as a mediator and an independent children’s lawyer, Faiza listens without judgement and will tell you what you need to hear – not just what you want to hear – to help you get back on track.

Memberships:

• Law Society of Western Australia
• Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia
• Women Lawyers of Western Australia

MEDIATION

Our family lawyers will always try to resolve a dispute through negotiation and mediation first if possible. Applying to the Family Court of Western Australia is time consuming, stressful and often expensive. We’d rather you not have to take things through the court system if it can be avoided.

CONSENT ORDERS

Parties who have negotiated an agreement in relation to their financial matters or parenting arrangements can formalize these into an Order of Court made by consent. Consent Orders have the same weight as orders made by judicial determination, without the lengthy litigation and expensive legal costs. This is the preferred route for most separating couples to finalise their rights and obligations toward each other at the end of their relationship.

Consent Orders can cover both parenting orders, such as who the children will live with and how often they will spend time with the other parent, and financial orders such as how the assets will be split, including real estate, superannuation and shares.

At Lighthouse Legal, we specialize in assisting you with negotiations with the other party so that you can reach a settlement amicably and efficiently. Our team of experienced, professional family lawyers are here to help.

FINANCIAL SETTLEMENTS

Event the most amicable separation can get tense when it comes to the finances and this is often an area that is rife with power imbalances and misconceptions.

At Lighthouse Legal, our team is experienced in developing strategies to negotiate your financial settlement by exploring the range of options available to you. We advise you on what property arrangements would be considered fair and equitable, should the matter go to Court, and can refer you to our network of financial professionals for areas requiring specific expertise, to ensure you get the best outcome. We work closely with you to achieve an appropriate property settlement agreement as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

We can also advise you on alternative options such as Binding Financial Agreements and Binding Child Support Agreements.

PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS

We take a child-focused approach to ensure that you are fairly represented when it comes to resolving disputes about arrangements for your children. We are also equipped to deal with urgent parenting matters where a child needs to be recovered after being removed from their usual caregiver, or for restraining orders to prevent a child from being relocated without the consent of either parent.

Grandparents can also play an important role in a child’s life and we can advise you on where you stand if you are facing difficulties in spending time with your grandchildren.

DIVORCE & SEPERATION

When a marriage breaks down, it needs to be legally dissolved through an order of court. This Divorce is a separate legal process from dealing with the division of financial assets, parenting arrangements, spousal and child maintenance, and so on.

In Australia, there is only one ground by which you can prove that a marriage has broken down permanently: that you and your spouse have been separated for a period of at least 12 months. A couple may be considered to have separated even if they live under the same roof provided they have satisfied some requirements.

At Lighthouse Legal, we can assist you with reviewing your situation and advising if you have satisfied the requirements, as well as filing the application for you.

After the divorce application is submitted, a hearing date is set and, if your application is successful, your divorce order will be granted.

A defacto relationship begins without a marriage ceremony but defacto couples have almost the same rights as married couples, as well as the same responsibilities regarding finances and child care. There is no need for defacto couples to obtain an order for divorce when the relationship ends, but it is unwise if steps are not taken to legally finalise their financial or child custody arrangements.