Shan Stevens is a Senior Associate at Stevens Law, practising in Family Law, Family Violence and Child Protection matters. Shan began her legal career in Hong Kong working in human rights law. During this time, she also reported to the United Nations special rapporteur on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention of the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (human trafficking), and worked on constitutional matters in the Court of Final Appeal. Since her return to Australia, Shan has worked both in a community legal centre and private practice, regularly appearing in the Magistrates’ Court, Children’s Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Shan is known for her drafting and research skills, advocacy skills, and takes great pride in achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Extensive Legal Expertise
Shan’s practice spans several key areas, including:

• Family Law Matters – parenting matters with child focussed negotiations; property and financial settlements advising on just and equitable division of property, financial assets, cryptocurrency and superannuation, and negotiations; mediation and dispute resolution; and court appearances.
• Child Protection Matters – supporting families through working with DFFH, court orders, the ICL and appearances in the Children’s Court.
• Family Violence Matters – appearances in court, negotiations with police prosecution, advising clients and drafting court documents.

Academic Excellent and Passion Beyond the Law
Shan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Chinese), Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Laws (Human Rights), completed at both The University of Hong Kong and Monash University. Outside of her legal practice, Shan is an avid reader and writer, loves to travel to warm locations, and tinkles the ivory keys.