Kylie Sanders

Principal

Kylie is a principal and an Accredited Family Law Specialist. She has practised exclusively in family law since her admission into practice in 2009. Joining the firm as a legal trainee, Kylie began her career working under the guidance of the late Michael Taussig QC.

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Bio

Kylie is a principal of the firm and an Accredited Family Law Specialist. She has practised exclusively in family law since her admission into practice in 2009. Joining the firm as a legal trainee, Kylie began her career working under the guidance of the late Michael Taussig QC. Prior to this, Kylie worked as a legal associate at the Family Court of Australia (as it was then known) for the Honourable Justices Young and Cronin. She was appointed as a principal at Taussig Cherrie Fildes in July 2020.

With extensive experience in complex financial matters involving publicly listed companies, trusts, estates, corporations and partnerships, Kylie’s expertise also extends to financial agreements, spousal maintenance and family law tax issues. Furthermore, she is adept at acting in parenting disputes including cases that involve family violence and proposals to relocate.

Kylie is focused on achieving the best client outcomes on behalf of clients whether that be by consent or through litigation. She prides herself in looking after the interests of her clients and supporting them through their family law dispute in an understanding and considered manner.

In 2018, Kylie co-authored and presented a paper with her colleague, Kristy Fuge, at the Legalwise Family Law Conference addressing third party rights under the Family Law Act 1975.  Titled “Section 90AE – The Impossibly Elusive Dream”, the paper examined in detail the power of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court (now referred to as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia) to make orders relating to third parties, including altering their rights, property and interests.  The paper was recommended to Commissioner Professor Helen Rhoades for the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Review of the Family Law System and requested for the purpose of their research.

Kylie takes a strategic and logical approach to family law and is able to quickly understand complicated issues and provide clear, timely advice. She recognises separation can be an emotionally challenging time and uses her experience to assist clients to attain a positive resolution.

Kylie has been recommended in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Lawyer, Melbourne in 2021-2023, a Leading High-Value & Complex Property Matters Lawyer, Victoria 2022-2023, a Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer, Victoria 2021 and a Family Law Rising Star, Victoria 2018 – 2020.

Paralegal/Personal Assistant: Jenny Williams

Awards & Recognition

2021 - 2023 Awards

Recommended by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer – Melbourne, 2021 - 2023

2022 - 2023 Awards

Recommended by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Lawyer (High-Value & Complex Property Matters) – Victoria, 2022 - 2023

2021 Awards

Recommended by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer – Victoria, 2021

2018 - 2020 Awards

Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Family Law Rising Star – Victoria, 2018 - 2020

Community & Professional Contribution

Co-authored and presented a paper titled ‘Section 90AE – The Impossibly Elusive Dream’ with colleague, Kristy Fuge at the 2018 Legalwise Family Law Conference
Mentor for junior lawyers at Taussig Cherrie Fildes
Facilitator of Continuing Legal Education

Qualifications & Memberships

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Accredited Family Law Specialist, Law Institute of Victoria
Qualified Regulation 67B Arbitrator (AIFLAM)
International Baccalaureate, United World College South East Asia (Singapore)
Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria

Testimonials

I would like to say a huge thank you for the magic that was done yesterday. I did not dare to hope that we would reach any form of agreement with the other side, let alone one that I am actually very comfortable with. So thank you again.

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I wanted to thank you all for your support over the year, I am very grateful and happy with the outcome for the boys. This means so much to me and I know how much the boys would appreciate everything we have done for them. I feel so much better after a traumatic and stressful year, I am finally at peace with everything and have no regrets.

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I'm deeply grateful for the calm and professional manner with which you have guided me.

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Thank you so much for your "above and beyond" attention to this matter. I am very grateful to all of you for help to get this over the line.

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You have a well-deserved reputation as being one of the leaders in the profession in the area you work in and I know that I was not an easy client to work for; but your skill and experience shone through when I was my most demanding. I will recommend you, without hesitation or reservation, to any friends and colleagues of mine who need advice in relation to Family Law matters.

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You are amazing at what you do, your work ethic is exceptional and your unmatched commitment to supporting your clients is genuine. I can't thank you all enough, you have changed our life and I will never forget what you have done for us.

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I just wanted to thank you all for helping me and the boys through this time and getting an amazing outcome for our family. You have been an incredible support and I couldn't have got through this without your help and guidance.

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Thank you for all your work on this matter. It was an absolute comfort to have such great and competent people in my corner, and was very much appreciated.

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Thank you so much for helping me through this very tough time, and hopefully aiding towards a new beginning of my life! I feel so grateful for your passion, dedication, professionalism and know that you will endeavour to have my best interests at all times.

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