About Us

Rob Crossing
Principal

Admitted to practice in 1995, Rob is a former Legal Associate to the Chief Judge of the Family Court of WA. Rob commenced practice in his own right in 2003, when he established Crossing Family Lawyers.

He has a diverse practice, with particular interest in farming cases, property settlements, financial agreements and issues relating to children.

Rob has been a member of the Committee of the Family Law Practitioners' Association of WA (“FLPA”), and was Secretary of FLPA for 4 years until he stood down at the end of 2004. He is a member of the Council of Collaborative Professionals WA and has also served on FLPA's Law Reform Sub-Committee. Rob is also a member of the Law Society of WA and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.

He is a former member of the Medical and Bioethical Committee of the Law Society of Western Australia.

Vincent Tan
Solicitor

Vincent joined Crossing Family Lawyers in 2010 and practises in all areas of family law.

He graduated from Murdoch University in 2006, with a double degree in Law and Commerce (Finance), and was admitted as a solicitor in 2008.

He has previous experience in commercial litigation, specialising in motor vehicle and workers’ compensation insurance.

Vincent has judged university mooting and secondary school mock trial competitions, and is a university tutor.

Anne Xavier
Solicitor

Anne joined Crossing Family Lawyers in 2010 and practises in all areas of family law, including proceedings relating to violence restraining orders.

Prior to the completion of her law degree, Anne worked for many years in the public sector, as a paralegal advisor, dealing mainly in family law matters.

Anne graduated in law from Murdoch University in early 2009. She has since entered the private sector, practising in the areas of criminal law and family law.

Anne is a member of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association (WA).

She enjoys volunteering for the charity organisation, Save the Children Fund, and also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Maureen Kavanagh
Receptionist and Legal Secretary
 
Maureen joined Crossing Family Lawyers in January 2009. For approximately 19 years, Maureen has ably provided secretarial support to family law solicitors, both in Australia and Canada.

Maureen understands the Family Court processes and can assist you with any questions you might have in this regard.

Maureen enjoys the laid back Perth lifestyle and loves the beach, taking her book or sketchpad to relax.