Constantina Demetriou
Principal Lawyer
+61 3 8600 6063
cdemetriou@aitken.com.au
Constantina Demetriou
Areas of Law: Family Law
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts I Bachelor of Laws I Graduate Diploma Legal Education
Office Location: Melbourne
Languages: Greek
Experience
Constantina Demetriou is a Melbourne-based family lawyer who advises individuals and families on all aspects of family law, including parenting arrangements, property settlements, financial agreements and family violence matters.
Constantina is known for her compassionate and pragmatic approach to family law disputes. She understands that family breakdown can be one of the most challenging experiences a person will face and works closely with clients to provide clear advice, practical solutions and strong representation throughout the legal process.
She regularly assists clients to resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation, while also representing clients in complex litigation before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia when court intervention is required.
Family Law Services In Melbourne
Constantina advises clients across all aspects of family law and relationship breakdown.
Parenting & Children's Matters
- Parenting arrangements
- Parenting plans and consent orders
- Relocation disputes
- Recovery orders
- Grandparents' rights
- Child support matters
- Parenting disputes involving complex family dynamics
- Independent Children’s Lawyer
Property Settlements & Financial Matters
- Property settlements
- Division of assets and liabilities
- Spousal maintenance
- Financial agreements
- Financial Agreements
- Asset protection strategies
- Complex property matters involving trusts, companies and business interests
Family Violence & Intervention Orders
- Family violence matters
- Intervention orders
- Responding to intervention order applications
- Urgent protection applications
- Family violence considerations in parenting matters
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Mediation and family dispute resolution
- Negotiated settlements
- Court proceedings
- Consent orders
- Enforcement and contravention applications
- Appeals and complex litigation
Industries & Clients
Constantina advises a broad range of clients, including:
- Individuals and families
- Business owners
- Professionals
- High-net-worth individuals
- Parents and grandparents
- De facto and married couples
- Clients involved in complex parenting disputes
Experience Highlights
Parent · Parenting and relocation dispute
A parent sought advice after the other parent proposed relocating with their child, creating concerns about the client's ability to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child. We advised on the client's legal options, represented them throughout negotiations and court proceedings, and worked towards an outcome that prioritised the child's best interests while protecting the client's relationship with their child.
Business owner · Complex property settlement
A business owner required advice following the breakdown of a long-term relationship involving significant assets, business interests and competing financial claims. We assisted with the identification and valuation of assets, negotiated settlement terms and developed a strategy focused on protecting the client's commercial interests while working towards a practical resolution.
Family violence victim · Urgent protection proceedings
A client experiencing family violence required urgent legal assistance to secure protection for themselves and their children. We assisted with intervention order proceedings and related family law matters, providing practical support and representation during a highly stressful and sensitive period.
Parent · Parenting dispute resolved through mediation
Parents engaged us to assist with a dispute regarding living arrangements and decision-making responsibilities for their children. Through negotiation and mediation, we helped the parties reach an agreement that avoided the need for lengthy court proceedings and provided greater certainty for the family moving forward.
High-net-worth family · Property and financial settlement
A client with substantial assets and complex financial arrangements sought advice regarding the division of property following a relationship breakdown. We worked closely with financial advisers and other professionals to develop a comprehensive settlement strategy that addressed both immediate and long-term financial considerations.
Professional Involvement
Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
Constantina is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, the peak national body representing family law practitioners and contributing to the development of family law policy, education and professional standards across Australia.