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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 it comes to separation or divorce, you're managing both the emotional impact of a significant change and the need to understand your legal and financial position moving forward. Shared assets, parenting plans, blended family issues, business interests or significant wealth can make cases complex and leave you wondering if a general firm has the necessary experience. Oftentimes, you might feel uncertain about who to trust when looking for legal advice, or you may be concerned about vague advice, impersonal service or excessive legalese. For this reason, at Australian Family Lawyers, we're here to make separation, divorce and family law matters easier to understand, with calm and reliable guidance from beginning to end. Because it can be challenging on both a legal and personal level, we provide clarity about your situation, outline the paths available and help you pursue workable outcomes. Following a merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we have become the largest specialised family law firm in Australia, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. You can ask us about "Custody Divorce Lawyer" or "Divorce Attorney" and rest assured that you're supported by lawyers with extensive experience across a wide range of matters, including more complex and higher-asset cases.
Having an experienced lawyer advocating for you can help when fighting for your property and parental interests. We favour a settlement-first approach among the various strategies available to protect you, prioritising negotiation and mediation. Through our legal guidance for family mediation, we help you navigate your rights and responsibilities before progressing matters to court wherever possible. Less than 5% of our matters advance to a final hearing with this strategy. Working with our property settlement lawyers, you'll receive straightforward advice about which assets and liabilities form part of your settlement so you can make informed decisions. We'll provide specialised legal support tailored to your situation if your separation or divorce includes family trusts, family businesses or other complex assets. Issues over parenting after a split can also be one of the harder parts to manage. Our child custody lawyers advocate for the best interests of both you and your child while helping you understand your rights and obligations throughout the custody process. If you're looking up "Custody Divorce Lawyer", "Chinese Speaking Divorce Lawyer" or "Chinese Speaking Divorce Lawyer Near Me", you can turn to us for legal advice, whether you're still in the phase of separating from your partner or already pushing through with a divorce.
With us, you can start with a no-obligation, free phone appointment where we help you get a clearer view of the family law process before any formal engagement begins. From there, we provide a detailed Costs Agreement that outlines the scope of work, billing structure and estimated fees based on your situation. We also provide itemised invoices so you can review the tasks completed, the time spent on them and which professional handled each task. Where changing circumstances mean the original estimate needs to be updated, we'll explain this clearly and won't leave you uncertain. At the centre of our cost-effective model is our focus on delivering better value, from the initial consultation through to settlement. With family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, we combine national reach with local guidance. You'll also have direct access to your lawyer throughout the process, so communication stays clear without secretaries or assistants. Plus, you can visit the Information Centre on our site for free family law articles and insights on topics such as "Divorce Lawyer Mascot" or "Binding Financial Agreement Qld". If you've been looking up "separation lawyer" or "family lawyer canberra", book a consultation with us today.
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 it comes to separation or divorce, you're managing both the emotional impact of a significant change and the need to understand your legal and financial position moving forward. Shared assets, parenting plans, blended family issues, business interests or significant wealth can make cases complex and leave you wondering if a general firm has the necessary experience. Oftentimes, you might feel uncertain about who to trust when looking for legal advice, or you may be concerned about vague advice, impersonal service or excessive legalese. For this reason, at Australian Family Lawyers, we're here to make separation, divorce and family law matters easier to understand, with calm and reliable guidance from beginning to end. Because it can be challenging on both a legal and personal level, we provide clarity about your situation, outline the paths available and help you pursue workable outcomes. Following a merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we have become the largest specialised family law firm in Australia, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. You can ask us about "Custody Divorce Lawyer" or "Divorce Attorney" and rest assured that you're supported by lawyers with extensive experience across a wide range of matters, including more complex and higher-asset cases.
Having an experienced lawyer advocating for you can help when fighting for your property and parental interests. We favour a settlement-first approach among the various strategies available to protect you, prioritising negotiation and mediation. Through our legal guidance for family mediation, we help you navigate your rights and responsibilities before progressing matters to court wherever possible. Less than 5% of our matters advance to a final hearing with this strategy. Working with our property settlement lawyers, you'll receive straightforward advice about which assets and liabilities form part of your settlement so you can make informed decisions. We'll provide specialised legal support tailored to your situation if your separation or divorce includes family trusts, family businesses or other complex assets. Issues over parenting after a split can also be one of the harder parts to manage. Our child custody lawyers advocate for the best interests of both you and your child while helping you understand your rights and obligations throughout the custody process. If you're looking up "Custody Divorce Lawyer", "Chinese Speaking Divorce Lawyer" or "Chinese Speaking Divorce Lawyer Near Me", you can turn to us for legal advice, whether you're still in the phase of separating from your partner or already pushing through with a divorce.
With us, you can start with a no-obligation, free phone appointment where we help you get a clearer view of the family law process before any formal engagement begins. From there, we provide a detailed Costs Agreement that outlines the scope of work, billing structure and estimated fees based on your situation. We also provide itemised invoices so you can review the tasks completed, the time spent on them and which professional handled each task. Where changing circumstances mean the original estimate needs to be updated, we'll explain this clearly and won't leave you uncertain. At the centre of our cost-effective model is our focus on delivering better value, from the initial consultation through to settlement. With family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, we combine national reach with local guidance. You'll also have direct access to your lawyer throughout the process, so communication stays clear without secretaries or assistants. Plus, you can visit the Information Centre on our site for free family law articles and insights on topics such as "Divorce Lawyer Mascot" or "Binding Financial Agreement Qld". If you've been looking up "separation lawyer" or "family lawyer canberra", book a consultation with us today.
