about us

At Dom Velcic & Co we have built our practice primarily on word-of-mouth among our clients and the trusted referrals from our colleagues in the legal profession. We are grateful to our clients and legal colleagues for their confidence in our firm and for allowing us to build our practice into one of the more respected.

Dom Velcic & Co is a full service law firm concentrating on family law litigation in Sydney and Parramatta.

For almost twenty years, we've stood up to protect the rights of our clients no matter who they were up against. We have the rare combination of a top-flight command of the nuances of the law and the ability to produce persuasive written applications and submissions which will give you the advantage you need facing contentious family law litigation.

When you become a client, we will provide you with the type of personalized, tireless and skilled servce in family law matters that you expect and need.

With our firm as your solicitors, you will have in your corner a lawyer with the experience, credentials and most importantly, the trial talents honed over two decades in the trenches of negotiations, hearings and appeals .... and that gives you the edge necessary for courtroom battles. For your case, we will do what we've always done....not back down.

We are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week....and for your convenience, we offer evening and weekend appointments.

We believe that the FAMILIES AND FAIRNESS are the most important legal concept in the family law system. Every inch of the way, opposing solicitors and barristers, registrar's and judges need to be reminded to respect this hallmark of our system.

We will arrange to meet with you for a free initial consultation, because we know that before you pay your hard-earned money to a lawyer in a family law case, you want to know that the lawyer will pull-out all the stops for you, keep you informed about the case on a regular basis and be sure that you and your loved ones understand the process and the choices available to you.

When you hire this Family Law Lawyer, you can be sure that:

•We will always promptly return your phone calls.

•We will always make sure that you understand the nature of, and details surrounding the allegations and information against you led by the other party.

•We will always answer all of your questions and consider with you your options.

•We will always pursue any factual or legal strategy beneficial to your case.

•We will always develop all information that could mitigate the potential outcome whether that be children or property.

•We will always keep you apprised and updated about the status of your case.

•And we will always work to obtain the best possible resolution of your case.

We are located opposite Hyde Park on the 9th Floor at 185 Elizabeth Street Sydney in the historic St James Trust Building which has a long tradition of accommodating the legal profession. Our law firm chambers are located on the 9th Floor and we offer easy wheelchair access via 4 serviced lifts. You may also access the building via 160 Castlereagh Street.

 

FAQ's

De Facto

The Property Relationships Act 1984 (former De Facto Relationships Act) assigns rights to de facto partners and people in close personal relationships.

Divorce - Decree Nisi

Divorce is the formal nullification of the marriage and the subsequent issue of a Decree Nisi.

Superannuation

Since 28 December 2002, superannuation is regarded as property and therefore is an asset that needs to be distributed between parties.

Pre Nuptials

This increasingly sought after agreement is fraught with uncertainty. We can show you how to safeguard your present assets into the future.

Consent Orders

This is our preferred method of settlement and it ensures the Family Court vets the terms of the Consent Orders and approves them.

Binding Financial Agreements

Parties can avoid Court and enter into private financial agreements that are binding. Vital to these agreements is the need to ensure remedies are available.

Why choose our firm

You can trust our information and advice. We are competent experienced lawyers who charge reasonable fees in achieving the outcomes you want.

Our fees

We provide flexibility and transparency in our fees. We offer our clients hourly rates or fixed fees and provide you value for money.