Summary
Gavin practises almost exclusively in family law, and has expertise in other areas of the law, including contracts and commercial law. He has been a lawyer for over 30 years.
Gavin considers broader family needs and ensures that family law services are delivered with warmth, respect and clarity. He has the skills and experience to achieve effective and workable solutions to your parenting, property, financial, and other family law issues, often without court disputes.
Gavin has served as a volunteer at community legal centres since 1983 and has worked in that sector. He enjoys working with clients, community health and welfare partners, and colleagues to make a positive difference.
Practice Areas
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Family Violence Intervention Orders
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Same sex relationships
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Parenting orders
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Child custody, contact and visitation
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Apply for a divorce
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Marriage legal rights
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Family court
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Domestic violence
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Child support and maintanance
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Pre-nuptual agreements
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Financial agreements with ex-partners
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Experience
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Bloom Family Law
Principal
July, 2018 - Present
With Jane Zohrab, manage all aspects of the legal practice and engage with family & relationships clients.
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Gavin Wiltshire Lawyer
Principal
October, 2004 - June, 2018
Managing the legal practice and engaging with clients in commercial and employment matters.
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Barwon Community Legal Service
Community Lawyer
March, 2018 - May, 2018
Duty Lawyer at Geelong Magistrate's Court, advising and representing in family violence matters.
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Darebin Community Legal Centre
Community Lawyer
May, 2016 - June, 2018
Locum Principal Lawyer (Generalist) (2 months) & Family Lawyer (23 months).
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Eastern Community Legal Centre
Community Lawyer
February, 2016 - September, 2017
Advising in generalist and family law matters
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Minter Ellison
Lawyer
October, 2001 - October, 2004
Member of Construction & Engineering team, working on commercial matters.
Education
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University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Laws
1986 - 1986
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University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Jurisprudence
1982 - 1985
Location
51/2 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, Australia & 829A High Street, Thornbury, 3071, Victoria, Australia
Virtual Practice
Practising Certificate
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Victoria, Australia
23 years held
Pages
Languages
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Spanish
Basic
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English
Proficient
Certifications
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Admission as a Barrister & Solicitor
Victoria, Supreme Court
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Admission as a Barrister & Solicitor
Australia, High Court of Australia
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Admission as a Barrister & Solicitor
Western Australia, Supreme Court of Western Australia