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Advocate Family Lawyers is a boutique firm based in Melbourne, specializing exclusively in family law. Led by Principal Lawyer Deanna Elsner, the firm provides personalized and empathetic legal...
What is Advocate Family Lawyers?
Advocate Family Lawyers is a boutique family law firm located in Malvern, Victoria, dedicated to guiding clients through divorce, custody, and family law matters with empathy and professional excellence. The firm specializes exclusively in family law, offering comprehensive legal services while prioritizing dispute resolution and mediation over litigation. Led by Principal Lawyer Deanna Elsner, who brings over 20 years of specialized family law experience, Advocate Family Lawyers has established itself as one of Australia's best family law firms, known for reducing the stress of family legal proceedings while fiercely advocating for client interests.
What services does Advocate Family Lawyers offer?
- Property Division & Settlements: Complete property division services ensuring fair distribution of assets and liabilities during separation
- Parenting & Child Custody: Comprehensive parenting arrangements including custody agreements, visitation schedules, and children's best interests advocacy
- Family Violence & Intervention Orders: Urgent protection services for domestic violence situations including intervention order applications and safety planning
- Child Support: Calculation, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations ensuring fair financial arrangements for children
- Divorce Proceedings: Complete divorce application services from filing through finalization with attention to all legal requirements
- Financial Agreements: Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and separation financial agreements providing certainty for future arrangements
- Mediation Services: Professional dispute resolution services helping families reach agreements outside of court proceedings
- Superannuation Division: Expert handling of retirement fund divisions ensuring proper valuation and distribution
- IVF Matters: Specialized legal services for in vitro fertilization related family law issues
- Consent Orders: Preparation and filing of consent orders to formalize agreements reached between parties
- Court Representation: Strategic litigation services when court proceedings become necessary to protect client interests
Why choose Advocate Family Lawyers as your lawyer?
Clients choose Advocate Family Lawyers for their unique combination of professional excellence and compassionate service delivery. The firm's mission centers on treating clients the way they want to be treated, providing honest, transparent communication throughout the legal process. Their approach prioritizes mediation and dispute resolution, using court proceedings only as a last resort, which typically results in faster, less stressful outcomes. The firm's Principal Lawyer, Deanna Elsner, is recognized as one of the most respected family lawyers in Melbourne and across Australia. The practice's dedication to creating watertight agreements ensures clients move forward confidently into their new chapter. Additionally, the firm offers multilingual services with French language support, making them accessible to a broader clientele in Melbourne's inner south-eastern suburbs.
Who are the attorneys at Advocate Family Lawyers?
Deanna Elsner, Principal Lawyer, leads Advocate Family Lawyers with over 20 years of experience practicing exclusively in family law. Recognized as one of Melbourne's top family lawyers and among the most respected family law practitioners in Australia, Deanna specializes in resolving complex disputes while finding solutions that serve clients' best interests. Her expertise encompasses mediation, dispute resolution, and ensuring watertight agreements that protect clients' futures. Fluent in both English and French, Deanna provides accessible legal services to diverse clientele throughout Melbourne's inner south-eastern suburbs including Malvern, Caulfield, Toorak, Glen Iris, and Armadale.
How much does Advocate Family Lawyers cost?
Advocate Family Lawyers focuses on providing the best customer service experience and value for their clients. The firm emphasizes transparency in their professional dealings, suggesting clear communication about fees and costs throughout the legal process. For specific pricing information, fee structures, and payment arrangements, prospective clients should contact the firm directly at 03 8393 6569 or info@advocatefamilylawyers.com.au to discuss their individual circumstances and receive a tailored cost estimate.
Where is Advocate Family Lawyers located?
Advocate Family Lawyers is located in Malvern, Victoria, strategically positioned to serve Melbourne's inner south-eastern suburbs. The firm provides comprehensive family law services to clients throughout the Malvern, Caulfield, Toorak, Glen Iris, and Armadale areas. The office acknowledges its location on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Peoples. To contact Advocate Family Lawyers, call 03 8393 6569, email info@advocatefamilylawyers.com.au, or visit their website at https://advocatefamilylawyers.com.au/.
Client Reviews
12 verified reviews
Tammy Howe
Verified ClientI would highly recommend Deanna and her team for any family law challenges you may be presenting in your current situation. They go the extra mile in any circumstances, if its property settlement, divorce to wills this service will complete on your behalf. In the future, I will always nominate Advocate Lawyers to friends and family.
Rory Thomas
Verified ClientI went to a high flying family law firm who told me what my ex asked for, stating it was a good deal. I did what they said but she then wanted more and they still said it was a great deal. I queried the fact that they never even questioned the figures etc. So totally dissatisfied I decided to try the lady who was on the local talk back radio station and for some reason I liked what she said and it resonated with me. When I meet Deanna for the first time I noticed and loved how humble and relaxed she was. Although the first meeting is free, she didn't rush or seem to care how long it took. I loved every thing she said and was up for the fight. During the course of my dealings with Deanna, I found her so easy and relaxed to deal with yet professional. She helped me with some other issues I had that and was happy to do so. After nearly 12 months of battling with the other side, I ended up getting a result I could only dream of, so much so I really felt like giving the original firm the finger and showing them what a real lawyer can do. When I said my final farewell, I was slightly saddened because it was all over and I wouldn't be dealing with her anymore. That's how she makes you feel. 10 out of 10 for attitude, service, humility and for being a great all round chick. As Molly used to say, do yourself a favour, you will not regret it.
Estravan Michaels
Verified ClientGreat friendly people and very professional
Maria Radunkovic
Verified ClientDeanna’s professionalism and sincerity are commendable. Deanna is dedicated and meticulous and goes extra mile to support her clients. Anyone looking for Family Law Lawyer I would highly recommend Deanna.
Kitty Mac
Verified ClientI cannot praise Deanna highly enough after seeking assistance from Advocate to aid me with a difficult family law matter. The stand out for me was Deanna’s commitment to my matter and her going the extra mile particularly at times when I wanted to give up… certainly a most appropriately named legal practice
Debra ann
Verified ClientI would recommend Deanna to anyone who requires someone who is very professional but also has the compassion to know what you are going through. She makes the Divorce process so much easier to understand and guides you on every detail involved.
Helen Diniotis
Verified ClientGreat firm! Excellent service and advice provided! A great result thanks to Deanna Elsner!
Brett Pack
Verified ClientDeanna works tirelessly to get the best results for her clients. She is meticulous and very experienced. I would recommend her and her team to anyone looking for a family lawyer.
Manoj bhagwan
Verified ClientI needed assistance with property division and parenting orders to have shared custody of my children. I was provided with expert advice and legal assistance, the lawyer was transparent with costs at the onset of taking on my matter. I got a fair outcome. Thank you team at Advocate.
Preeti singh
Verified ClientNone
Dee Dee
Verified ClientVisited Advocate Family Lawyers needed court representation. Deanna assisted, she was very understanding of my situation and my financial circumstances. I found her and her staff to be professional, prompt and very helpful. The fees were reasonable, with a favourable outcome at court. Thank you Deanna.
Sunshine Days
Verified ClientWe recently handled the sale of one of Deanna's client's properties. The transaction went smoothly and Deanna was fabulous to deal with throughout the entire process. Very professional and thorough in her approach.
Contact Information
Advocate Family Lawyers
1258a Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144
Malvern VIC
Phone
+61383936569
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
By appointment available
Languages
English
Payment Methods
Cash, Card, EFTPOS
Payment plans available
Client Ratings
Based on 12 reviews
Areas of Practice
Divorce & Separation
Family Property & Finance
Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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