Meet the Aitken Partners Family Law Team
Constantina Demetriou
Separation, parenting disputes and property settlements can be some of the most challenging experiences a person will face. Having the right legal team beside you can make all the difference.
At Aitken Partners, our Family Law team combines decades of experience with a practical and compassionate approach. Led by Principal Dylan Burch, our lawyers work closely with individuals and families to provide clear advice, strategic guidance and strong representation across a wide range of family law matters.
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation and mediation or representing clients in complex court proceedings, our team is committed to helping clients achieve practical outcomes and move forward with confidence.
How Our Family Law Team Can Help
Our Family Law team advises clients across a broad range of matters, including:
- Grandparents' rights and extended family applications
- Relocation disputes, including interstate and international relocation matters
- Independent Children's Lawyer matters
- Complex property settlements involving businesses, trusts and family companies
- International family law matters and Hague Convention proceedings
- Mediation, dispute resolution and negotiated settlements
- Litigation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Meet the Team
One of the strengths of Aitken Partners' Family Law team is the breadth of experience across the group. From complex financial disputes and business structures to parenting proceedings, family violence matters and international family law issues, our lawyers bring diverse skills and perspectives to support clients through every stage of a family law matter.
As Principal of Aitken Partners' Family Law team, Dylan has practised exclusively in family law for more than 14 years. He is known for his practical and commercial approach, helping clients navigate complex property disputes, parenting matters and financial agreements. Dylan has particular expertise in matters involving family companies, trusts, business interests and asset protection strategies and is regularly called upon by national media to comment on family law issues.
Constantina Demetriou | Principal Lawyer
Constantina is known for her compassionate and pragmatic approach to family law. She assists clients across parenting, property and family violence matters and regularly helps families resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, litigation.
Susan Ilias | Principal Lawyer
With more than 25 years of legal experience, Susan brings extensive expertise in parenting disputes, complex property matters and Intervention Orders. A former barrister and long-serving Family Violence Duty Lawyer, Susan regularly acts as an Independent Children's Lawyer and is highly regarded for her child-focused approach to contested parenting matters.
Giselle Roman | Special Counsel
Giselle advises clients across a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, parenting disputes, family violence matters and complex financial settlements. She has experience in matters involving trusts, businesses, family loans and other intricate financial structures and also supports Spanish-speaking clients.
Krystel Ong | Senior Associate
Krystel is known for her approachable and empathetic manner, she assists clients with parenting disputes, property settlements and family violence matters. Krystel has significant experience representing clients in contested family law proceedings and also supports Tagalog-speaking clients.
Shahn Beasley-Reickenvater | Senior Associate
Shahn's practice focuses exclusively on family law, with particular interests in complex parenting disputes, matters involving family trust structures and international child abduction proceedings under the Hague Convention. He is known for his strategic approach, thorough preparation and effective advocacy.
Abbey assists clients across a range of family law matters, including parenting disputes, property settlements, financial agreements, divorce applications and Intervention Orders. She is known for her calm and practical approach and is committed to helping clients navigate challenging circumstances with confidence.
Jessica assists clients across a broad range of family law matters, from divorce applications through to parenting and property proceedings. Drawing on experience gained through community legal centres and legal internships, she is committed to delivering practical and commercially sound solutions tailored to her clients' needs.
Hunter advises clients across parenting matters, property settlements, financial agreements and intervention order proceedings. Prior to joining Aitken Partners, he worked as an Associate at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, providing him with valuable insight into the court process and family law litigation.
Lauren assists clients across a range of family law matters and has a particular interest in complex property disputes. She is passionate about supporting clients through difficult periods and helping them navigate the legal process with clarity and confidence.
Why Clients Choose Aitken Partners
Our Family Law team combines technical expertise with a genuine understanding of the personal and emotional challenges that often accompany family law disputes.
We take the time to understand each client's circumstances, provide straightforward advice and develop tailored strategies aimed at achieving practical and cost-effective outcomes. Whether your matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires court intervention, our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Need Family Law Advice?
If you require advice regarding parenting arrangements, property settlements, financial agreements, family violence matters or any other aspect of family law, contact our Family Law team to arrange a confidential consultation on 03 9600 6000 or book a consult here.
Please note: The information on this page is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not intended to be comprehensive or to apply to any specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information contained on this page.
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