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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, property, finances or long-term plans are involved, separation or divorce can create uncertainty. You want answers that give you back control, but the tangle of legal and financial details can be bewildering, particularly if your family's situation includes shared assets, business interests or complicated parenting responsibilities. Not only that, but you might worry about ending up with a firm that lacks experience in these cases or gives impersonal advice when you need sensitive support. At Australian Family Lawyers, our sole focus is family law, so you can trust us to understand your concerns. Our team speaks plainly and prioritises practical outcomes, lifting some of the weight with consistent, direct guidance. You can feel confident trusting our team because, following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we're now Australia's largest specialised family law firm and home to a team that includes Accredited Family Law Specialists. Each year, thousands of families across the country contact us during emotionally challenging times, trusting our award-nominated firm and solutions-based approach to assist them in making informed choices. When you're researching "Divorce Attorney Melbourne" or "Divorce Lawyer Melbourne", you can turn to our team for legal guidance.
With a proficient lawyer advocating for your property and parental interests, the process can get easier. While there are plenty of strategies to protect you, we lead with a settlement-first approach focused on 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. As a result, less than 5% of our cases reach a final hearing. 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. If you're navigating a separation or divorce involving family trusts, family-owned businesses or other complex assets, we provide specialised legal support tailored to your circumstances. 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 "Divorce Attorney Melbourne", "Divorce Lawyer Fawkner" or "Divorce Family Lawyers Pakenham", 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.
When you contact us for a no-obligation, free phone consultation, we'll walk you through the family law process. Following that, we'll plan a strategy session where we'll evaluate your situation and create a plan for the upcoming steps. We work with you directly to secure practical resolutions when disagreements involving parenting or property arrangements occur. If an agreement still can't be reached, we continue guiding you through the process, including mediation or a hearing before a judge if required. We also supply a comprehensive Costs Agreement for complete transparency, describing the scope of work, our billing structure and a personalised estimate for your circumstances. We provide regular itemised invoices, so you know what work has been completed, how much time was involved and which professional carried out each task. Our family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory help us remain accessible to families throughout Australia. In addition, you'll be able to contact your lawyer directly, so you always stay informed and in control of your legal choices. If you've been exploring "Binding Financial Agreement Lawyers" or "Divorce Lawyers Maitland", our online Information Centre provides free family law articles and insights. Whether you're browsing for "family law solicitors gold coast" or "family lawyers perth", 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 children, property, finances or long-term plans are involved, separation or divorce can create uncertainty. You want answers that give you back control, but the tangle of legal and financial details can be bewildering, particularly if your family's situation includes shared assets, business interests or complicated parenting responsibilities. Not only that, but you might worry about ending up with a firm that lacks experience in these cases or gives impersonal advice when you need sensitive support. At Australian Family Lawyers, our sole focus is family law, so you can trust us to understand your concerns. Our team speaks plainly and prioritises practical outcomes, lifting some of the weight with consistent, direct guidance. You can feel confident trusting our team because, following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we're now Australia's largest specialised family law firm and home to a team that includes Accredited Family Law Specialists. Each year, thousands of families across the country contact us during emotionally challenging times, trusting our award-nominated firm and solutions-based approach to assist them in making informed choices. When you're researching "Divorce Attorney Melbourne" or "Divorce Lawyer Melbourne", you can turn to our team for legal guidance.
With a proficient lawyer advocating for your property and parental interests, the process can get easier. While there are plenty of strategies to protect you, we lead with a settlement-first approach focused on 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. As a result, less than 5% of our cases reach a final hearing. 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. If you're navigating a separation or divorce involving family trusts, family-owned businesses or other complex assets, we provide specialised legal support tailored to your circumstances. 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 "Divorce Attorney Melbourne", "Divorce Lawyer Fawkner" or "Divorce Family Lawyers Pakenham", 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.
When you contact us for a no-obligation, free phone consultation, we'll walk you through the family law process. Following that, we'll plan a strategy session where we'll evaluate your situation and create a plan for the upcoming steps. We work with you directly to secure practical resolutions when disagreements involving parenting or property arrangements occur. If an agreement still can't be reached, we continue guiding you through the process, including mediation or a hearing before a judge if required. We also supply a comprehensive Costs Agreement for complete transparency, describing the scope of work, our billing structure and a personalised estimate for your circumstances. We provide regular itemised invoices, so you know what work has been completed, how much time was involved and which professional carried out each task. Our family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory help us remain accessible to families throughout Australia. In addition, you'll be able to contact your lawyer directly, so you always stay informed and in control of your legal choices. If you've been exploring "Binding Financial Agreement Lawyers" or "Divorce Lawyers Maitland", our online Information Centre provides free family law articles and insights. Whether you're browsing for "family law solicitors gold coast" or "family lawyers perth", book a consultation with us today.
