“Elisa is professional, efficient, friendly and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be enlisting her services again in the near future.”
Elisa Rothschild BA/LLB — Principal Lawyer · Since 2012
When your marriage ends, your get and your divorce shouldn't be a second battle.
If your marriage is ending, you don't need a courtroom war — you need a lawyer who'll calmly walk you through it, protect your kids, and coordinate civil divorce, the get and Beth Din in one place. In family law since 2012. St Kilda, Melbourne.
- In practice since 2012
- Free initial consultation
- Fixed fees where possible
- Direct-to-principal service
Free & confidential · No obligation · Elisa personally calls you back, usually the same day
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- Your matter is handled personally by Elisa Rothschild BA/LLB — she does the work herself.
- A free, confidential first consultation — no obligation, just an honest read of where you stand.
- Transparent on fees from the first call — no surprise bills.
- 4.2 on Google, Law Institute of Victoria member, in practice since 2012.
“Elisa is professional, efficient, friendly and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be enlisting her services again in the near future.”
Trusted. Experienced. Recommended.
Melbourne families trust us to protect what matters most.
- Rated 4.2 out of 5 on Google
4.2 Google Rating
Based on 33 reviews
In Practice Since 2012
Family & property law
Fixed Fees in Writing
Confirmed before any work starts
Legal Aid Guidance
Pointed to Victoria Legal Aid if eligible
Direct Access to Elisa
Elisa does the work herself
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- Member, Law Institute of Victoria
- Family court and tribunal experience
- Free 30-minute first consultation
- Serving Melbourne families since 2012
- Reviewed by clients on Google
A small firm, run by one lawyer who actually cares about how this goes for you.
Founded in 2012, Fogarty Oliver Rothschild is based at 84 Chapel St, St Kilda. I came into family law because the people I saw going through separation deserved someone in their corner who actually listens — and all these years on, that's still why I do it. Australian family and property law, plus a dedicated focus on Jewish family law where civil law and halacha meet.
You work with me directly — I do the work myself. From first call to final orders, the same person who took your initial brief is the one running your matter.
How I can help you
See all 18 services →Family Law
Separation, divorce, financial agreements and consent orders — practical advice that helps you move forward with confidence.
Read more →Children's Issues & Parenting
Child-focused legal support for parenting arrangements, custody disputes and matters concerning your children's welfare.
Read more →Property Settlement
Skilled negotiation and representation in dividing assets, super and debts after separation — agreement first, court if needed.
Read more →Intervention Orders
Calm, experienced representation for intervention order applications and hearings — applicant or respondent.
Read more →Jewish Family Law
Jewish family law — the get, the Beth Din, and Australian civil law, handled together.
A civil divorce does not end a Jewish marriage. A halachic prenup does not bind an Australian court. A halachic will may not survive a Family Provision claim. Coordinating both legal systems is what separates a competent family lawyer from one who understands Jewish family law.
I act for clients across the Orthodox, Modern Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and culturally Jewish spectrum, covering civil divorce coordinated with the get, halachic prenuptial agreements, and Jewish wills. The Melbourne Beth Din and the Jewish day-school network are part of the practical context I work in every day.
Jewish Divorce (Get) Coordination
Sequencing the civil divorce with the get so neither side is left undermined.
Halachic Prenup + BFA
One set of documents that satisfies both the Beth Din and the Family Law Act.
Jewish Wills & Estates
Wills that respect halacha and survive Family Provision claim scrutiny.
Agunah — Help When the Get is Refused
Beth Din pressure, civil-law strategy, and what Australian Family Courts can do.
Why work with me
Two legal systems, one lawyer
Australian family law practice since 2012, plus a working understanding of halacha — for families where both matter.
Direct-to-principal service
You speak to me — I do the work myself. From the first nervous call to final orders, the same lawyer who hears your story is the one running your matter.
Free 30-minute first consultation
By phone, video or in person at our St Kilda office. No obligation, no pressure. You'll leave with a clear next step and a calmer head — most people do.
What happens when you call
You'll speak directly to Elisa — no receptionist, no script, no judgement.
We'll talk through what's going on in confidence — 30 minutes, no charge — at your pace.
You'll leave with a clear understanding of your options and a calmer next step. No obligation to proceed.
Fees & Affordability
Transparent fees. Honest options.
Initial consultation
Free
30 minutes. No obligation to proceed.
Costs estimate
Upfront
Realistic cost range discussed at your initial consultation.
Legal aid
Referral
If you may be eligible for legal aid, I can point you to Victoria Legal Aid.
Fixed fees
Where possible
Divorce, simple consent orders, wills.
Want a sense of the numbers before we talk? I've written plain-English guides to how much a divorce costs in Australia, what consent orders cost and how the process works, and what a family lawyer charges in Melbourne — or see every fixed-fee divorce, consent orders and BFA price on one page.
Ready to talk through your matter?
Initial consultations are free. Call me today or send an enquiry and I'll be in touch.