Nicole: Senior Family Lawyer
Nicole is a senior family lawyer at Eliza Legal, bringing extensive experience in both family and commercial law to her practice. Her journey into law was inspired by a deep commitment to helping individuals and families navigate complex legal issues with confidence and clarity. Nicole is known for her compassionate approach, ensuring her clients feel supported during what are often emotionally challenging times.
Expertise in Family Law
Nicole brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a family lawyer, excelling in all areas of family law, including property and parenting matters. She has extensive experience handling intricate property disputes involving spousal maintenance, companies, and trusts, as well as high-conflict parenting disputes that may involve family violence, mental health challenges, or substance abuse issues. Drawing on her substantial background in commercial law, Nicole approaches cases with a comprehensive and innovative perspective, ensuring her clients receive well-rounded and strategic legal advice.
Personalised, Empathetic, and Strategic Approach
Renowned for her unwavering advocacy and solution-focused mindset, Nicole combines her technical legal knowledge with a personalised, empathetic, and strategic approach. She takes the time to understand her clients' unique circumstances and concerns, providing tailored advice and guidance to help them navigate the complexities of separation and family law disputes. Nicole is dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients while ensuring they feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout the legal process.
Resolving Disputes and Advocating for Clients
Nicole strives to resolve family law matters efficiently through alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and negotiation, always prioritising her clients' emotional and financial well-being. However, when litigation becomes necessary, she is a skilled and tenacious advocate, capable of representing her clients effectively through all stages of court proceedings, including final hearings. Nicole’s ability to balance dispute resolution and litigation ensures her clients’ interests are protected at every step.
Life Beyond the Law
Outside her legal career, Nicole cherishes spending time with her children and family. Being a Mum fuels her dedication to her clients and her profession, reflecting her values of care, support, and excellence both in and out of the office.
By combining her extensive expertise, empathetic approach, and commitment to achieving the best outcomes, Nicole continues to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of her clients navigating family law matters.
Areas of Expertise:
Property
- Assisting clients with limited knowledge of family finances
- Addressing situations where a former partner has attempted to hide assets
- Supporting clients who have been coercively controlled
- Untangling intricate financial structures involving companies, businesses, and trusts
- Facilitating out-of-court resolutions
- Representing clients at lawyer-assisted mediations
- Court proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Managing superannuation splitting after separation
Parenting
- Complex parenting disputes involving diagnosed personality disorders
- Parenting disputes with neurodivergent children, including autism and ADHD
- Parenting disputes involving family violence and risk concerns
- Parenting disputes involving parental alienation
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Nicole Chistopoulos
Nicole’s commitment to her clients and her profound understanding of family law makes her a trusted advocate. Contact us today to benefit from Nicole’s expertise and compassionate approach.