Christine La Cava
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Christine La Cava

Christine La Cava

Special Counsel Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers

location
St Leonards, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 943..
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About Christine

Christine La Cava brings over 35 years of legal experience, including 17 years dedicated exclusively to family law. After an accomplished early career with the NSW Attorney General’s Department—where she served as Chamber Magistrate, Clerk of the Court, Registrar, and Coroner—Christine transitioned to private practice in 1991, building a strong reputation on the Northern Beaches. In 2009, her expertise was recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales when she attained accreditation in Family Law. Christine is known for her empathetic yet practical approach, helping clients navigate a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, complex parenting disputes, and financial settlements. She is highly experienced in court proceedings, having regularly appeared before Judges and Registrars in the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. However, Christine’s focus remains on achieving negotiated settlements wherever possible to minimise stress and conflict. Outside of work, Christine enjoys spending time with family and friends, home renovation projects, music, and reading.

Practice Areas

Children's Law
Divorce and Separation
Family Law
Financial Agreements
Parenting and Child Support
Property and Financial Settlement

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Experience

Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers
Apr 2021 - Present · 4 years 3 months
Family Lawyer - Director
Family Lawyer - Director
De Saxe La Cava O'Neill (DLO Lawyers)
Apr 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 year 10 months
Family Lawyer
Family Lawyer
Doolan Callaghan
Nov 2008 - Nov 2017 · 9 years
Solicitor
Solicitor
Anderson & Sjoquist
Apr 1994 - Nov 2008 · 14 years 7 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Neil Leys & Co
Dec 1991 - Jul 1994 · 2 years 7 months

Education

Bachelor of Legal Studies, Law
Bachelor of Legal Studies, Law
Macquarie University
1970
Legal Practice Management Course
Legal Practice Management Course
The College of Law Australia
2018 - 2018
Specialist Accreditation - Family Law
Specialist Accreditation - Family Law
The College of Law Australia
2009 - 2009

Contact Information

St Leonards, NSW

LocationSuite 13, Level 3, 30 Atchison St, St Leonards, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 943..

Practice Certificate

Name
Christine Patricia La Cava
Date of Admission
1988
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NORTH METROPOLITAN
CheckLast checked: 12 Nov 2024
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Family Law
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement