Better Divorce Lawyers.

tough no-nonsense Divorce lawyers in Brunswick and preston

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Straight Talking Lawyers

We are no-nonsense divorce lawyers who talk straight with our clients and tough with our opponents. We charge fairly and we know how to fight when needed.

Our legal services are high quality, our advice is clear, and we are transparent with costs. Our clients have direct access to their lawyer, not just their assistant.

We are a reliable established firm in the Northern suburbs offering a refreshingly direct approach to the practice of law. Each of our lawyers works exclusively in one practice area and comes to our firm with substantial experience.

Our clients can expect to:

Receive good advice and firm representation from an experienced divorce lawyer.
Have access to our professional network of experts and legal minds.
Feel comfortable and supported in our collaborative and judgment-free legal practice environment.

Google reviews

      
   Elvin Lawyers - Brunswick Office
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   Rosemary Kyvelos 
 2024-08-23
 
 
  Elvin Lawyers were recommended to us and I’m glad we had the opportunity to work with Jason to produce our Wills. Jason is knowledgeable, personable and gave us options and suggestions that were invaluable. Millie was so lovely and proficient and kept us informed all the way. Our request was to produce our Wills one week before an Overseas holiday and Jason managed to expedite our requests professionally and seamlessly. I would not hesitate to call on Jason and Millie for any future Legal needs.
  
 
       
   Jake Hart 
 2024-07-21
 
 
  Jason is the kind of lawyer who doesn't just give you invaluable advice and clear insight, but actually is a kind person who cares about you on a human level. After dealing with dozens of lawyers, he's a genuinely rare find, save yourself a lot of trouble and just call Sarah and go see Jason.
  
 
       
   Yvonne Lim 
 2024-06-12
 
 
  Huge thank you to Louie for making the divorce process simple and straightforward for me! Clear communication and friendly service!
  
 
       
   Angela Mitrevska 
 2023-12-23
 
 
  Had a great experience with Elvin Lawyers- Jason Falzon was very knowledgeable and professional to work alongside. He was able to answer any questions we had promptly and rectify our concerns quickly. Will definitely recommend, Jason is now our go to!
  
 
       
   Luciana B 
 2023-11-27
 
 
  I can’t speak highly enough of this team!  Sarah is fantastic there was never an instant where something was too much for her.  If she did not have an answer for you she would tell you and ALWAYS get back to you with an answer or solution super quick.  Louie is also a gun.  He helped beyond our expectations and is very thorough in ensuring everything is absolutely spot on.  You guys do great work.  Thanks for fitting us in with short notice and being patient with my ball breaking ways!!!
  
 
       
   Irene Driver 
 2023-05-04
 
 
  Louie was a thoroughly professional lawyer who was kind, caring and very understanding.  I would not hesitate in using the services of Louie and Elvin Lawyers again, and would highly recommend them.
  
 
       
   Rachel Power 
 2023-03-22
 
 
  We had a great experience with Elvin Lawyers managing our recent property conveyancing process. All the staff were responsive, knowledge and super friendly. Lawyer Jason Falzon went above and beyond to help us with a somewhat tricky settlement process. The fees were very reasonable, too. Couldn’t recommend this firm highly enough.
  
 
       
   lexy lex 
 2023-02-27
 
 
  Amazing and highly recommended
Thanks for all your hard work Louie it was great working along side professionals that get the job done in ample timing and understand the need of the clients
Thanks again
  
 
       
   Kate McLean 
 2023-02-24
 
 
  Matthew and his team are wonderful to work with. Kind, prompt, professional, knowledgeable and with genuine care for getting the best outcomes for their clients. Matthew helped us with a commercial lease, and was so thorough and generous with his expertise and time. We trusted his advice implicitly and he made us feel so secure knowing we had all bases covered. Highly recommend, and if we ever need any support in the future we will not hesitate to return to Elvin Lawyers.

Property settlements & children's matters

Property

Couples going through a divorce or separation will generally need to divide their assets and finalise their financial relations, known as a property settlement. A property settlement can be done immediately following separation up until either 12 months after a Divorce Order is made or 24 months after the end of the relationship for De Facto couples.

We efficiently and cost effectively make negotiated property settlements, including the splitting of superannuation, into legally binding documents every day.

We routinely act for our clients to negotiate out of court settlements with their former partners about property and assets.

When required, we commence and defend legal proceedings to get a fair outcome with no-nonsense.

Children’s matters

We act in all children’s legal matters, including child custody, adult child maintenance, adoption, child support, child abduction, domestic violence and international legal matters involving children, such as adoption.

Intervention orders

If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can take steps to protect yourself and your family.

You can contact the police, you can apply to the Magistrates’ Court for a Family Violence Intervention Order (IVO). You can also engage a lawyer to help and represent you.

We can assist and represent you to file or respond to an IVO and with IVO negotiations.

Separation, child custody and divorce can also be painful and exhausting. You can expect us to listen to you, to give you direct access to your lawyer, and to show you compassion.

Family Court Lawyers

If no agreement can be negotiated on a family law issue such as parenting (child custody) arrangements or a property settlement, court procedures and legal proceedings may commence.

Because the family courts’ processes are complex, you may decide to engage a solicitor who practices only in Family Law, such as our Louie Elsoukmani.

Case highlights

“In the absence of clear and satisfactory proof, the court cannot be satisfied that the deceased knew and approved of the contents of the Will.” – Judge McMillan, 17 May 2021

2023
- Supreme Court: RESTRICTED JUDGMENT – successfully conducted a strike out application in a commercial case involving allegations of breach of restraint of trade and infringement of intellectual property rights.
- Supreme Court: Pryda Developments Pty Ltd -v- Noble Lawyers Pty Ltd (S ECI 2023 03433) – successfully defended a winding up application.
- County Court: Man -v- Fragrance Vic-Mel (Spencer) Pty Ltd (CI 22 05117) – successfully defended a strike out application.
- Supreme Court: Gigliotti -v- Gigliotti (S ECI 2023 00575) – Obtained a substantial costs order in the Supreme Court costs court.
- VCAT, Guardianship List: FXX (Guardianship) [2023] VCAT 382 (14 April 2023) – Obtained a compensation order against a person who abused their authority under a Power of Attorney in contravention of section 63 of the Power of Attorney Act 2014.
- Supreme Court: D’Auria -v- D’Auria [2023] VSC 533 – Conducted a 6-day trial in the Supreme Court.
- County Court: Man -v- Fragrance Vic-Mel (Spencer) Pty Ltd (CI 22 05117) – successfully defended an application for security for costs.
2022
- Supreme Court: Successfully appealed an incorrect Magistrates’ Court judgment regarding alleged breaches of the Civil Procedure Act.
- Supreme Court: RESTRICTED JUDGMENT – successfully defended an asset ‘freezing order’ application and obtained an order for legal costs.
- Supreme Court: RESTRICTED JUDGMENT – obtained a Court order to remove a person illegally occupying a Melbourne house and obtained order for legal costs.
- VCAT: VNH (Guardianship) [2022] VCAT 379 – overturned a 2021 Power of Attorney and upheld a 2017 Power of Attorney.
2021
- Supreme Court: Re Jones [2021] VSC 273 – obtained a Court Order at trial overturning a deceased’s Will, resulting in a greater share of the estate for our client.
- County Court: Le & Austviet International Pty Ltd -v- SL (CI-19-06064) – brought an application to dismiss a Court proceeding for abuse of process.
2020
- Supreme Court: Dessco Pty Ltd v Davey; Elvin v Davey [2020] VSC 696 – successfully defended a summary judgment application.
- Supreme Court: Vorontsov & Anor v Fong & Ors (No 2) [2020] VSC 458 – obtained a Court Order dismissing the case against our client.
2019
- County Court: Layer 7 Group Pty Ltd -v- Snooze Management Pty Ltd (CI 18 04893) – successfully defended an application for security for costs.
- VCAT: OYN (Guardianship) [2019] VCAT 474 – obtained a VCAT Order revoking an Administration Order.
- Magistrates’ Court: Muhammad -v- Sampieri (J12533895) – successfully defended a summary judgment application.
2018
- County Court: Secgin v Mohamad & Ors (CI 18 011467) – defended a claim arising from a drafting error on a sale of land contract.
- VCAT: Lefkas Builders Pty Ltd v Hargale Investments Pty Ltd [2018] VCAT 935 – obtained a judgment ordering the return of tools and machinery to our client.
2017
- Supreme Court: Van de Velde -v- Levinzon & Registrar of Titles [S CI 2015 2970] VSC 532 – defended a costs application.
- Magistrates’ Court: Samatar -v- Warsame (H10227948) – conducted a 4-day trial as plaintiff and defended an application to stay the case.
- Supreme Court: Lefkas Builders Pty Ltd & Anor v JBT Lawyers & Anor (S CI 2017 02615) – sued a solicitor for breach of solicitor’s undertaking.
2016
- Magistrates’ Court: Davey -v- Dessmann (G11441224) – successfully defended against a strike out application.