
Senior Associate
+61 3 8600 6023
kong@aitken.com.au
Krystel Ong
Areas of Law: Asia Advisory, Family Law
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws | Bachelor of International Relations
Office Location: Melbourne
Languages: Tagalog
Krystel Ong is a Melbourne-based family lawyer with extensive experience advising clients on family law matters arising from relationship breakdown, including complex parenting disputes and property settlements.
Krystel provides clients with clear, strategic advice and works diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes for their unique circumstances. She is committed to guiding clients through the complexities of the family law system with a focus on practical solutions, effective resolution and strong client support.
Known for her approachable and empathetic manner, Krystel takes the time to understand her clients' concerns and carefully explain the legal process. She works closely with clients to ensure they feel informed and supported throughout every stage of their matter.
Krystel has significant experience representing clients in property and parenting dispute trials before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. She brings a strategic and results-focused approach to litigation while always seeking to resolve matters efficiently and fairly.
Fluent in Tagalog, Krystel also assists Tagalog-speaking clients, ensuring they receive clear and accessible advice on all aspects of family law.
Krystel advises clients across all aspects of family law and relationship breakdown.
Parenting & Children's Matters
• Parenting arrangements
• Parenting disputes
• Children's matters
• Relocation disputes
• Complex parenting disputes
• Parenting litigation
Property Settlements & Financial Matters
• Property settlements
• Division of assets and liabilities
• Financial settlements
• Spousal maintenance
• Superannuation splitting
• Complex property matters
Family Violence Matters
• Domestic violence matters
• Family violence considerations in parenting matters
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Negotiated settlements
• Consent orders
• Binding child support agreements
• Court proceedings
• Property and parenting dispute trials
• Family law litigation
Krystel advises a broad range of clients, including:
• Individuals and families
• Parents
• De facto couples
• Married couples
• Clients involved in complex parenting disputes
• Clients involved in complex property settlements
• Tagalog-speaking clients
Australian Asian Lawyers Association (AALA)
Krystel participates in the Australian Asian Lawyers Association and supports professional engagement within the legal community.