Anthony Cinque
My main focus as a family lawyer is to help separating couples to safely and constructively navigate through their separation process to achieve fair, equitable and sustainable outcomes for them after separation. I believe it is extremely important to do this in a way which promotes the integrity of their relationship with each other and their children for the benefit of the children.
I strongly believe in empowering people to make their own decisions about their post separation arrangements. I understand the importantce of prioritising the interests of children to ensure that their welfare is safeguarded.
I am committed to alternative dispute processes including collaborative practice, mediation and constructive negotiation. As part of my commitment to collaborative practice I am the Facilitator of the Collaborative Practice Section of the Law Institute of Victoria and a member of Collaborative Professionals Victoria. I am also a trained and accredited mediator.
I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect through the separation process and that my primary role as a lawyer is to facilitate discussion and negotiation which leads to consensus and agreement focused on the welfare of the family.
Email: ac@cefamilylawyers.com.au
David Edney
There is enormous responsibility acting on behalf of someone and assisting them through one of the most difficult times of their lives in resolving issues surrounding a separation.
I am very conscious that there are a number of considerations, of which the legal is only one, to be taken into account. Accordingly, it is important there is a close working relationship and understanding between lawyer and client to ensure the client’s interests are met.
I am aware that if there are alternative ways of resolving matters without Court then they should be undertaken if appropriate. It is for this reason that I have undertaken both training as a collaborative family lawyer and also as a mediator.
I have also worked for many years as an Independent Children's Lawyer representing children in Court proceedings. As a consequence, I have a unique experience to be able to understand legal proceedings and the effects of separation not only from the perspective of parents but also of children.
I have extensive experience in relation to complex financial matters involving financial assets, corporate entities and trusts. This, together with both academic and practical experience to understand those instructions, enables me to undertake where necessary extensive asset tracing and forensic auditing.
Professionally I continue to present papers to family lawyers with respect to children’s and financial issues. Further, I am Chairperson of the Family Law Advisory Committee which is responsible for the assessment of practitioners who wish to become Accredited Family Law Specialists.
Email: de@cefamilylawyers.com.au
Jane Libbis
I like to help guide people through the maze of issues that arise after a separation while understanding that the general wellbeing of my clients and their children is paramount. When there are children, it is also especially important to help people facilitate a positive environment for co-parenting.
My passion as a lawyer is to assist people through their separation in a caring, empathic and friendly way and I use my counselling skills as required. I believe it is important to assist people to move forward with security and with dignity.
I am dedicated to assisting people to resolve their disputes outside of the court process where possible and I am a member of Collaborative Professionals Victoria, promoting resolution without court. I see the role of a lawyer as not only a legal advisor and advocate, but also to act as a trusted ally and project manager to help you establish a new life.
Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than being contacted by a former client to tell me that they have moved on with their life and are stronger and happier than before.
Email: jl@cefamilylawyers.com.au
Tamara Kay
I enjoy working for CE Family Lawyers because we are a team committed to achieving the best for clients whilst maintaining a human approach.
I am always aware of the responsibility of assisting people through a very difficult time in their lives. I enjoy empowering clients to build a positive future for themselves. I provide dedicated legal advice with compassion, empathy and honesty so that clients are better able to reach decisions which will benefit them and their family in the long term. I also work hard to obtain results for clients which are time efficient and I encourage clients to focus on the positive solutions that can be achieved as part of the process, so that they are free to move on with their lives more quickly and enjoy a brighter future.
I volunteer my time as a lawyer in the community sector where I am able to assist a wide variety of people with their legal problems. I also enjoy travelling to new countries and learning about different cultures and languages and have studied German, French, Mandarin and Spanish in the past. I also have an interest in human rights generally and the rights of the child.
I have also undertaken training in collaborative practice and I am a member of Collaborative Professionals Victoria.
Email: tk@cefamilylawyers.com.au
Caroline Paterson
I was first attracted to practicing family law because I am fascinated by people’s stories. The complex and delicate aspects of any separation are unique to each person and are important because they help me to advise about the best way forward for each client. Despite public perceptions, one size does not fit all.
I take a down to earth and pragmatic approach to my work and in my dealings with both my clients and other parties. At all stages my focus is to ensure my client is fully informed and is the key decision maker about the progress of their matter.
As part of my commitment to continuing my professional development, I am undertaking a Master of Laws by coursework at Monash University. I also volunteer at a community legal centre on a regular basis and I am a collaboratively trained lawyer and member of Collaborative Professionals Victoria.
In my spare time I like to get out of town and explore new places. I love to go fly-fishing and am a long suffering yet ever hopeful Demons supporter.
Email: cp@cefamilylawyers.com.au