Our service is built on outstanding and specialist legal knowledge, comprehensive and meticulous preparation, access to experts, the finest representation available and an honest and ethical approach.
Our commitment is to provide our clients with the highest quality legal advice and personal attention that each case demands. Our Principal is an accredited family dispute resolution mediator and nationally accredited mediator - AMDRAS, AIFLAM, Law Society NSW and is also an accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyer (Law Society NSW). We specialise in Family law, Succession Law and Criminal law, and will provide you with the highest quality advice and advocacy in all these matters, as our goal is to get you the best possible result.
We base our relationship with our clients on understanding, trust, honesty and respect. Van Houten Law has earned a solid reputation for expertise and achievement in Family, Succession and Criminal law.
In Family Law often one of the parties fails to disclose assets both in Australian and overseas. Our principal has over 30 years experience in forensic asset investigations, having worked in this field for clients prosecuted by the NSW crime commission. This expertise brought into the forensic investigation of hidden and non disclosed assets is of paramount importance and it could mean a significant distribution of property settlement. That is why it puts Van Houten Law above the rest in Family Law.
When it comes to legal matters, you need a Specialist Competent and trustworthy legal Team. At Van Houten Law, we understand that every client has a unique legal problem and we are dedicated in providing personal solutions to meet those needs. Whether you need assistance with Family law, Family Law mediation, Criminal law, or Succession Law, we are here to help. Rodney Van Houten has over 30 years experience in Family Law and is an Accredited Family Disputer Resolution Mediator, Nationally Accredited Mediator and an accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyer. It is important to have a Family Lawyer who has a significant Criminal Law background as family violence or abuse often is an issue in Family Law matters. Rodney's expertise is finding hidden and non disclosed assets both in Australia and overseas with clients prosecuted by the NSW Crime Commissions where a forensic study is required on all assets. Karlee Van Houten is our Succession Lawyer since 2007 and is dedicated to assist families with all matters concerning estate distribution and the often difficult task of challenges to the Will by others who claim to have a benefit in the will. Karlee is sensitive to the needs of clients at this difficult time of their lives. Trin has worked very closely to Rodney in all matters that he handles.
At Van Houten Law we work on the following principles:
"Fail to prepare, then prepare to fail."
"Preparation prevents pathetic poor performance."
