Merrylyn Asquith PhD completed a doctoral thesis in the health and social sciences and was educated in Adelaide. She has written several peer reviewed published articles as well as self-published articles. Over many years, Merrylyn has been dedicated to writing countless reports which have focussed on children's best interests. Merrylyn has worked since 2004 doing the above work in the Family Law Courts, and then as a private practitioner until 2020. She enjoys writing, reading, and researching, and playing Mah Jong with a group of good friends; together with delightful past times like every-day walking, and dinner with friends and family members.