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Providing clear legal advice and support through your separation.
Assisting with the legal process of ending a marriage after a 12-month separation.
Helping resolve disputes without going to court through legal help during mediation.
Guiding parents through financial contributions for raising children.
Supporting parents in care arrangements and decision-making for children.
Assisting partners seeking financial support after separation or divorce.
Assessing and dividing assets, liabilities, and financial resources between parties.
Helping legally protect a financial gift, loan or advance.
Outlining how finances will be divided if a couple separates or divorces.
Advising on complex separations involving high-value assets or businesses.
Helping couples formalise financial arrangements made during marriage.
Supporting LGBTQ+ families through separation, parenting, and legal rights.
We are proud to announce we have been named as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Law Firm of the Years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Award recipients represent a true cross section of the legal industry, recognising the contributions of the profession’s most senior ranks through to its rising stars.
When children, long-term plans, property or financial matters are involved, separation and divorce can be an especially daunting experience. You're dealing with the emotional weight of a significant life transition while working to understand the legal and financial implications of what comes next. Added complexities arising from established wealth, business interests, blended families or shared assets require experience that many general law firms simply may not have. Feeling uneasy, uncertain about whom to trust, or concerned by conflicting guidance, impersonal service and needless legal terminology is possible. Australian Family Lawyers is ready to step in here. Our practice is dedicated exclusively to family law, and we speak plainly so you can better understand the legal process ahead, your available options and your position. Following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we've grown into the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Thousands of families turn to us during some of the most difficult periods in their lives, and so can you if you've been searching for "Family Lawyers Bondi" or "Family Lawyers Brisbane". Our firm has also been recognised as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Law Firm of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Parenting and child custody talks can be particularly challenging when separated partners disagree on major choices affecting their children. Our negotiation-focused, settlement-first approach allows us to prioritise your family's wellbeing. By focusing on early resolution for family matters, fewer than 5% of our cases go to a final hearing. Through legal guidance for family mediation, we help you become more informed about your rights, responsibilities and options before discussions begin. Additionally, we seek results that put the best interests of you and your child first while walking you through the legal realities of parenting arrangements. Our child custody lawyers can even assist with more complex child support matters, including private payment agreements, formal disputes and significant changes in circumstances. If your separation involves high-value assets, family trusts or businesses, our property settlement lawyers can help you identify what forms part of a settlement while helping you better understand your legal obligations and rights. We understand the particular challenges that LGBTQ+ families can run into within the family law system as well, and we're dedicated to offering you compassionate representation that respects your lived experience. Whether you're searching for "Family Lawyers Bondi", "Family Lawyers Bowen" or "Top Family Lawyers Hobart", know that we can help with steady legal guidance.
From the very first step, we work alongside you, starting with a free, no-obligation phone appointment at no cost to help you gain clarity on the family law process. Following your initial call, we conduct a strategy session where we review your situation together, then create a plan tailored to your priorities and circumstances. When disagreements regarding property or parenting responsibilities occur, we seek a favourable dispute resolution and negotiate for you. If a resolution still isn't achieved, we'll continue supporting you at every step, including a hearing before a judge or mediation if necessary. We have a national reach, with family law offices offering access to experienced lawyers across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory. We maintain transparent and competitive rates as well, supported by detailed Costs Agreements and itemised invoices, ensuring you always understand the scope of work, who is responsible for each task and the associated costs. You'll even work directly with your lawyer, so information and updates stay clear and consistent instead of getting mixed up during message handoffs. For extra clarity, our online Information Centre provides free family law articles, whether you're interested in "Best Divorce Lawyer Rosebery" or "Family Lawyers Dandenong". If you've been looking up "family lawyer canberra" or "apply for divorce", enquire now.
AF Legal Group Ltd is a leading national legal services provider committed to delivering expert advice and innovative solutions for a wide range of legal needs. With offices across Australia and a team of Accredited Specialists, we offer comprehensive support in family law, contested wills and estates, and other practice areas. We are proud to have been recognised as a finalist for Law Firm of the Year by Lawyers Weekly for four consecutive years. By fostering a collaborative culture across our offices, we ensure our clients receive both expert legal guidance and a compassionate approach to achieving the best outcomes.
We are thrilled to announce that Australian Family Lawyers is the Platinum Sponsor of the highly anticipated short film, Millie! As proud sponsors, we’re not only supporting the film’s important message but also honoured to hold an Executive Producer credit. Millie, directed by Darren Mort, sheds light on the emotional journey of a young girl navigating the challenges of her parents’ separation. This powerful film, told from one child’s perspective, explores the genesis of childhood trauma and dissociation.
We are excited to announce that Australian Family Lawyers is an official partner of Pride in Law! As advocates for diversity and inclusion, we are honoured to support Pride in Law’s mission to promote and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community within the legal profession. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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When children, long-term plans, property or financial matters are involved, separation and divorce can be an especially daunting experience. You're dealing with the emotional weight of a significant life transition while working to understand the legal and financial implications of what comes next. Added complexities arising from established wealth, business interests, blended families or shared assets require experience that many general law firms simply may not have. Feeling uneasy, uncertain about whom to trust, or concerned by conflicting guidance, impersonal service and needless legal terminology is possible. Australian Family Lawyers is ready to step in here. Our practice is dedicated exclusively to family law, and we speak plainly so you can better understand the legal process ahead, your available options and your position. Following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we've grown into the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Thousands of families turn to us during some of the most difficult periods in their lives, and so can you if you've been searching for "Family Lawyers Bondi" or "Family Lawyers Brisbane". Our firm has also been recognised as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Law Firm of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Parenting and child custody talks can be particularly challenging when separated partners disagree on major choices affecting their children. Our negotiation-focused, settlement-first approach allows us to prioritise your family's wellbeing. By focusing on early resolution for family matters, fewer than 5% of our cases go to a final hearing. Through legal guidance for family mediation, we help you become more informed about your rights, responsibilities and options before discussions begin. Additionally, we seek results that put the best interests of you and your child first while walking you through the legal realities of parenting arrangements. Our child custody lawyers can even assist with more complex child support matters, including private payment agreements, formal disputes and significant changes in circumstances. If your separation involves high-value assets, family trusts or businesses, our property settlement lawyers can help you identify what forms part of a settlement while helping you better understand your legal obligations and rights. We understand the particular challenges that LGBTQ+ families can run into within the family law system as well, and we're dedicated to offering you compassionate representation that respects your lived experience. Whether you're searching for "Family Lawyers Bondi", "Family Lawyers Bowen" or "Top Family Lawyers Hobart", know that we can help with steady legal guidance.
From the very first step, we work alongside you, starting with a free, no-obligation phone appointment at no cost to help you gain clarity on the family law process. Following your initial call, we conduct a strategy session where we review your situation together, then create a plan tailored to your priorities and circumstances. When disagreements regarding property or parenting responsibilities occur, we seek a favourable dispute resolution and negotiate for you. If a resolution still isn't achieved, we'll continue supporting you at every step, including a hearing before a judge or mediation if necessary. We have a national reach, with family law offices offering access to experienced lawyers across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory. We maintain transparent and competitive rates as well, supported by detailed Costs Agreements and itemised invoices, ensuring you always understand the scope of work, who is responsible for each task and the associated costs. You'll even work directly with your lawyer, so information and updates stay clear and consistent instead of getting mixed up during message handoffs. For extra clarity, our online Information Centre provides free family law articles, whether you're interested in "Best Divorce Lawyer Rosebery" or "Family Lawyers Dandenong". If you've been looking up "family lawyer canberra" or "apply for divorce", enquire now.
