Meet the Team
Santhusha Karavita
Santhusha is the Legal Practice Director of Karavita Legal and has practised exclusively in family law since 2012. She has appeared in both the Family Court of Western Australia and the Magistrates Court of Western Australia, assisting clients across a broad range of parenting, financial, and restraining order matters.
With extensive experience in family law and dispute resolution, San is committed to guiding clients through challenging periods with clarity, compassion, and practical legal advice. Her approach focuses on achieving fair and efficient outcomes while minimising unnecessary conflict and delay wherever possible.
San is also an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner registered with the Attorney General's Department and has significant experience facilitating mediations involving both parenting and property matters. She is passionate about helping families resolve disputes through negotiation and tailored solutions that prioritise long-term wellbeing and stability.
She has a particular interest in complex parenting matters involving family violence, risk issues, recovery orders, and relocation applications, as well as property settlements and spousal maintenance matters.
Before establishing Karavita Legal, San worked at a prominent top-tier family law firm in Perth. She also holds a master's degree in Family Law and Dispute Resolution.
Kylie Aquilina
Kylie was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW in 1996 shortly afterwards also qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Kylie was later admitted to the Supreme Court of WA in 2007 after her relocation to reside in Perth. Kylie originally practised as a Taxation Lawyer and Accountant specialising in structured finance before transitioning to practice as a family lawyer in late 2006.
Kylie has extensive experience in complex property settlements and children's matters. Her background as an Accountant and Lawyer brings a skill to family law property settlements not often found in Family Lawyers.
Kylie has significant experience and a special interest in working with families in the context of family violence and has undertaken training in trauma informed practice as well as crisis intervention.
Kylie has also served on the board of Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence for several years. Kylie herself has been through a marriage breakdown and is the mother of 3 children including an autistic child and one with ADHD, placing her in a unique position to bring empathy developed from her own experiences to her practice.
Kylie is well placed to assist clients with autistic children and children with other disabilities given her own experience of the unique challenges "spicey" children can bring to negotiating parenting and financial arrangements. Kylie has extensive experience appearing in the Family Court of WA, the Magistrates Court and attending mediations and alternative dispute resolution. Kylie has also trained as a Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Dunya Karavita
Dunya works closely with the legal team and supports Santhusha and her clients through every stage of their matter, ensuring they feel informed, supported and comfortable.
She is currently studying law at Murdoch University and has been working in the legal profession since August 2025. Following her degree, Dunya hopes to pursue her career as family lawyer and has an interest in contract law.
Tyrone Karavita
Ty is Karavita Legal's unofficial office supervisor, professional stress-reliever, and full-time good boy. Since joining the team, he has become an important part of the firm's welcoming atmosphere, always nearby to offer a wagging tail, a friendly face, or silent support during busy days.
Known for his curious personality and love of attention, Ty takes client greetings very seriously and believes every meeting should start with a little extra warmth and comfort. Whether he's relaxing in the office or checking in on the team throughout the day, he's always making sure morale stays high.
When he's off duty, Ty enjoys long naps, chasing after toys, and convincing everyone around him that he deserves another treat.
