Experienced, independent and genuinely child-focused.
Bertina Tubaro is a Family Report Writer who brings many years of experience working alongside separated families, children and the family law system.
Hello, I’m Bertina.
For more than fifteen years I have worked with families going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. My background spans family support, child protection and family law, and it has given me a deep understanding of how separation, conflict and change affect children.
I became a Family Report Writer because I believe children deserve to have their experiences understood and their needs placed at the heart of decisions made about them. I see my role as listening carefully to everyone involved, weighing the evidence fairly and giving the Court a clear, honest picture.
Parents often tell me they arrive anxious and leave feeling they were heard. I work hard to make the process as respectful and transparent as possible, while never losing sight of my duty to the Court and to the children.
The principles that guide my work
01 Independence
My duty is to the Court, not to either party. Every report is impartial, balanced and grounded in the evidence I gather.
02 Children first
Children are seen in a safe, comfortable environment and at their own pace, so their experiences and wishes can be properly understood.
03 Respect & clarity
Parents are treated with dignity throughout. I explain each step clearly and write reports that are thorough, readable and practical.
04 Safety awareness
Assessments are informed by an understanding of family violence, coercive control, trauma and the impact of conflict on children.
05 Cultural sensitivity
I work respectfully with families from diverse cultural, linguistic and family backgrounds, and arrange interpreters where needed.
06 Timeliness
I understand that delays affect families. Reports are completed within agreed timeframes, with regular updates to practitioners.
Background at a glance
Sample details — to be updated with Bertina’s formal qualifications and memberships.
- Role
- Family Report Writer and expert witness in family law parenting matters
- Experience
- 15+ years working with separated families, children and the family law system
- Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in the social and behavioural sciences (details to be added)
- Specialist training
- Family violence risk assessment, child-inclusive practice, trauma-informed practice
- Memberships
- Relevant professional association memberships (details to be added)
- Service area
- In-person appointments locally, with video interviews available for interstate and regional families
Let’s discuss your matter
Lawyers and parents are welcome to get in touch about availability and fees.