Ali Cupper Gross is a lawyer, accredited social worker, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), and parenting co-ordinator with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through the complexities of separation and family dynamics.
Ali offers a range of innovative and practical family law services, with a particular focus on co-parenting arrangements. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to deliver advice and support that is not only legally sound but also emotionally intelligent and child-focused.
Known for her calm, collaborative style, Ali helps clients navigate difficult conversations and decisions with empathy and clarity. Her legal advice and representation are grounded in a deep understanding of her clients’ long-term needs and goals, ensuring outcomes that support family wellbeing beyond the immediate dispute.
The value of this combined approach is best captured in Ali’s own words:
“Because at the end of the day, my clients don’t just want a piece of paper, they want peace.”
Ali’s approach is tailored, values-driven, and centred on sustainable solutions that reduce conflict and empower clients to move forward with confidence.
Expertise
- Divorce
- Parenting coordination
- Mediation (Family and workplace)
- Separation Mentoring
Recognition
- LLB/LP BIS BSW Grad Dip App Law (Family Law)
- Law Institute of Victoria Member
- Nationally Accredited Mediator
- Member, Law Council of Australia (Family Law)
- Member, Parenting Coordination Australia
- Member, Legal Practitioners Liability Committee
- Member, Australian Association of Social Workers
- Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Councillor, Assets and Infrastructure at Mildura Rural City Council
Career
2025 | Keypoint Law | Consulting Principal |
2024 – Present | Mildura Rural City Council | Deputy Mayor & Portfolio Councillor for Assets and Infrastructure |
2023 – Present | Fambam Family Law | Principal Solicitor
Locus Mediation | Director |
2018 – 2022
2013 – 2016 |
Parliament of Victoria | Member for Mildura
La Trobe University, School of Social Work and Social Policy | Lecturer (Sessional) |
2013 – 2018
2012 – 2018 |
Department of Health & Human Services | Practice Leader (Family-Led Decision Making and Case Planning) – Child Protection
Mildura Rural City Council | Deputy Mayor & Portfolio Councillor for Community Development and Gender Equality |
2011 – 2013 | JN Zigouras & Co Lawyers | Solicitor |
2010 – 2011
2006 – 2010 |
Mallee Family Care | Solicitor (Family Relationship Centre/ Community Legal Service Partnership Program
Mildura Family Relationship Centre | Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner/Family Advisor |