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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.
Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming, particularly when finances, shared property, children or future plans are part of the situation. You're balancing the emotional impact of a major life change while trying to comprehend what happens next legally and financially. When established wealth, shared assets, blended families or business interests are involved, the added layers of complexity require expertise that many general law firms simply may not have. You might become uneasy, question who you can trust, or worry about receiving unclear guidance, generic service or unnecessary legal jargon. That's where Australian Family Lawyers steps in. We focus solely on family law and communicate in easy-to-understand terms, giving you a clearer picture of the legal steps ahead, your options and where you stand. 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 Solicitors Near Me" or "Filing For Divorce Nsw". In 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, our firm was also recognised as a finalist for the Australian Law Awards' Law Firm of the Year award.
Conversations about parenting and child custody can get especially hard when former partners clash over key decisions for their children. Here, your family's wellbeing comes first through our settlement-first approach centred on negotiation. Because our team focuses on resolving matters early, less than 5% of our cases progress 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 Solicitors Near Me", "Female Family Lawyers Near Me" or "Financial Agreement Separation", know that we can help with steady legal guidance.
To make things easier to follow and help you see what comes next, we begin with a free phone appointment with no obligation to proceed. Next, we arrange a strategy session to go over your situation in detail and outline a plan tailored to your needs. We closely work with you when conflicts arise around property or parenting arrangements, advocating for favourable outcomes. In addition, during negotiations, our lawyers seek agreements reached by mutual consent. If we need further mediation or a final hearing, we'll keep guiding you through every stage so you know what to expect. Through our family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, we offer legal services rooted in local understanding that allows us to better serve you. We give you an in-depth Costs Agreement at the start of your engagement to ensure transparency, plus regular itemised invoices and updates on legal fees and work completed. If you're interested in learning more about "Divorce Lawyers Cairns" or "Family Lawyers Mornington Peninsula", you can access the Information Centre on our site for free family law articles and insights. Whether you've been exploring "family dispute resolution" or "family law solicitors townsville", book a consultation 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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Separation and divorce can feel overwhelming, particularly when finances, shared property, children or future plans are part of the situation. You're balancing the emotional impact of a major life change while trying to comprehend what happens next legally and financially. When established wealth, shared assets, blended families or business interests are involved, the added layers of complexity require expertise that many general law firms simply may not have. You might become uneasy, question who you can trust, or worry about receiving unclear guidance, generic service or unnecessary legal jargon. That's where Australian Family Lawyers steps in. We focus solely on family law and communicate in easy-to-understand terms, giving you a clearer picture of the legal steps ahead, your options and where you stand. 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 Solicitors Near Me" or "Filing For Divorce Nsw". In 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, our firm was also recognised as a finalist for the Australian Law Awards' Law Firm of the Year award.
Conversations about parenting and child custody can get especially hard when former partners clash over key decisions for their children. Here, your family's wellbeing comes first through our settlement-first approach centred on negotiation. Because our team focuses on resolving matters early, less than 5% of our cases progress 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 Solicitors Near Me", "Female Family Lawyers Near Me" or "Financial Agreement Separation", know that we can help with steady legal guidance.
To make things easier to follow and help you see what comes next, we begin with a free phone appointment with no obligation to proceed. Next, we arrange a strategy session to go over your situation in detail and outline a plan tailored to your needs. We closely work with you when conflicts arise around property or parenting arrangements, advocating for favourable outcomes. In addition, during negotiations, our lawyers seek agreements reached by mutual consent. If we need further mediation or a final hearing, we'll keep guiding you through every stage so you know what to expect. Through our family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, we offer legal services rooted in local understanding that allows us to better serve you. We give you an in-depth Costs Agreement at the start of your engagement to ensure transparency, plus regular itemised invoices and updates on legal fees and work completed. If you're interested in learning more about "Divorce Lawyers Cairns" or "Family Lawyers Mornington Peninsula", you can access the Information Centre on our site for free family law articles and insights. Whether you've been exploring "family dispute resolution" or "family law solicitors townsville", book a consultation now.
