Our Firm

Benefits We Deliver

Auditore Specialist Family Lawyers know how to pick up the pieces after a failed relationship and set you on the road to your new life. We can also advise people in new relationships or marriages how to legally avoid a bitter dispute in the event of a future relationship breakdown.

We deliver more than just the technical answers to Family Law problems. We adopt a holistic approach by listening to our client’s concerns and help to identify the objective outcome which needs to be achieved- be it a fair property settlement, a consideration of the children’s physical and emotional needs or providing/receiving a proper level of financial support. All our clients benefit from having our Law Institute Accredited* Family Law Specialists and very experienced senior lawyers using our extensive experience with people, business, finance and life. We find the right individual practical solution for each client’s unique circumstances.

With our experienced advice, guidance and representation, many of our clients are able to achieve timely property settlements through a Mediation process, thus avoiding the expense, delay and stress of Court Proceedings. However, some cases cannot be settled (e.g. where there is a spouse who refuses to negotiate on reasonable terms) and it becomes necessary to initiate court proceedings in order to promote our client’s best interests. You will have the benefit of the firm’s sound knowledge and experience in knowing when to litigate in Court and knowing when to settle.

If you do end up in Court, our lawyers (qualified as Barristers and Solicitors) will personally represent you in Court on most occasions. Your case will be thoroughly prepared (and so will you) to ensure the best result possible in all circumstances. We also work with Australia’s best Queen’s Counsel and Senior Counsel when the case requires.

Our lawyers have vast experience having successfully conducted court cases in the Federal Magistrates’ Court, Family Court of Australia, State Supreme Courts and the High Court of Australia. Whether your case involves a ten million dollar business or a suburban house, rest assured that we know how to deal with it in the best possible way and obtain the best possible result for you.

Cases involving children need to handled in a sensitive way but they can also sometimes require quick action to avoid long term emotional damage to children. We have the experience, the knowledge and the resources to advise of the best way to protect the interests of our clients and their children. Should the need arise, we will recommend the best Counsellors and Psychologists to assist in achieving a sensible outcome.

Accredited Specialists in Family Law

All of our Family Law Specialists are Accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria and such accreditation is recognised throughout all Australia. Only the best lawyers in their field of expertise become Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists.

An Accredited specialist must have at least five years full time practice experience and at least three years practise experience in their area of specialisation. Accredited Specialists must maintain a high degree of Professional Development in their area of specialisation. All Accredited Specialists must pass a comprehensive examination process, testing technical knowledge, writing and practical advocacy skills. This examination process is developed and assessed by industry experts. Specialists need to apply for re-accreditation every three years.