Davina Calandra

Davina Calandra serves as the Director of Family Law at Goldsmiths Lawyers, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. After earning her Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, Davina was admitted to practice in 2007. She quickly joined Goldsmiths Lawyers in 2008, initially focusing on Civil and Commercial Litigation before dedicating her career exclusively to Family and Criminal Law. With a focus on Family and De Facto Law, Davina expertly handles a wide range of issues, including property settlements, parenting disputes, urgent injunctions, matters concerning same-sex relationships, divorce proceedings, maintenance issues, superannuation, intervention orders, and the preparation of binding financial agreements. Her expertise extends to managing Intervention Order matters not only in Victoria but also interstate, and she is well-versed in Criminal Law matters. Davina is renowned for her adept negotiation skills, achieving a high success rate in reaching settlements outside of court. Yet, she remains equally proficient in navigating court processes and advocating for her clients during court appearances. Davina bolstered her legal qualifications with a Bachelor of Arts from Melbourne University, complementing her comprehensive understanding of the law with a broad cultural and academic perspective. Her principal areas of practice include Family and De Facto Law, Criminal Law, Intervention Orders, and Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, where she is committed to achieving favourable outcomes for her clients.