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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.
Going through divorce or separation can feel overwhelming, especially when children, properties, finances and long-term plans are involved. Blended families, parenting arrangements, business interests or shared assets can further complicate the process of determining whether or not your chosen firm has the appropriate level of experience. You might also feel unsure about whom to trust or that you'll receive unclear advice, impersonal service or complex legal jargon. At Australian Family Lawyers, we assist people with separation, divorce and family law matters, concentrating on making every stage easier to understand. We're dedicated exclusively to family law, so we understand both the practical and emotional complexities involved, even in high-asset cases. You can move forward with peace of mind while we provide you with clarity on your position and options. Following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we're now the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team, including a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Each year, thousands of families turn to us for support, and so can you if you've been searching for "Divorce Settlement Calculator Australia". We've even been named as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Law Firm of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
By taking a settlement-first approach, we aim to help secure your financial interests, parenting rights and property while reducing unnecessary pressure on your family, including your former partner and children. Our lawyers focus on family mediation and negotiation because these pathways can often resolve parenting and property disputes without progressing to court. Through legal guidance for family mediation, we help you better understand your rights, responsibilities and possible outcomes while working towards a balanced resolution. We connect you with highly experienced Mediators as well, and less than 5% of the cases we handle go on to reach a final hearing. From assessing spousal maintenance arrangements to determining which assets and liabilities should be accounted for in a property settlement, we help you understand the key factors to consider. If your high-asset separation or divorce involves family trusts, businesses or substantial assets, our property settlement lawyers can help protect your financial interests by offering specialised legal support. It is also often hard to come to an agreement with a previous partner, which is why our support is rooted in empathy. Our team can work with you to reach practical agreements on child custody and child support, with guidance from child custody lawyers when needed. So, if you're exploring "Divorce Lawyers Mornington Peninsula" or "Divorce Lawyers Shellharbour", you can turn to us.
You can start with a no-obligation, free phone consultation, where we help you better understand the family law process. As soon as you decide to move ahead, we can organise a strategy session and identify the next possible steps. Where disagreements emerge over parenting arrangements or property matters, we'll work alongside you to explore practical resolutions before advancing to court proceedings if needed. While we aim to reach a mutually agreed resolution whenever possible, we continue to guide and support you through each stage of the mediation or hearing process if an agreement cannot be reached. Our national presence across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory means you benefit from both local insight and national resources, including access to family law offices. We also present all legal costs upfront in a detailed Costs Agreement, covering the scope of services, our billing framework and an expense estimate tailored to your unique situation. During the process, regular itemised invoices will even keep you informed of the time spent, tasks carried out and professionals responsible for the work. If you've been curious about "Divorce Lawyer Sydney" or "Family Lawyers Midland", you can also access our Information Centre for articles and insights. Whether you're searching for "separation lawyer" or "custody lawyer", 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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Going through divorce or separation can feel overwhelming, especially when children, properties, finances and long-term plans are involved. Blended families, parenting arrangements, business interests or shared assets can further complicate the process of determining whether or not your chosen firm has the appropriate level of experience. You might also feel unsure about whom to trust or that you'll receive unclear advice, impersonal service or complex legal jargon. At Australian Family Lawyers, we assist people with separation, divorce and family law matters, concentrating on making every stage easier to understand. We're dedicated exclusively to family law, so we understand both the practical and emotional complexities involved, even in high-asset cases. You can move forward with peace of mind while we provide you with clarity on your position and options. Following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we're now the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team, including a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Each year, thousands of families turn to us for support, and so can you if you've been searching for "Divorce Settlement Calculator Australia". We've even been named as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Law Firm of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
By taking a settlement-first approach, we aim to help secure your financial interests, parenting rights and property while reducing unnecessary pressure on your family, including your former partner and children. Our lawyers focus on family mediation and negotiation because these pathways can often resolve parenting and property disputes without progressing to court. Through legal guidance for family mediation, we help you better understand your rights, responsibilities and possible outcomes while working towards a balanced resolution. We connect you with highly experienced Mediators as well, and less than 5% of the cases we handle go on to reach a final hearing. From assessing spousal maintenance arrangements to determining which assets and liabilities should be accounted for in a property settlement, we help you understand the key factors to consider. If your high-asset separation or divorce involves family trusts, businesses or substantial assets, our property settlement lawyers can help protect your financial interests by offering specialised legal support. It is also often hard to come to an agreement with a previous partner, which is why our support is rooted in empathy. Our team can work with you to reach practical agreements on child custody and child support, with guidance from child custody lawyers when needed. So, if you're exploring "Divorce Lawyers Mornington Peninsula" or "Divorce Lawyers Shellharbour", you can turn to us.
You can start with a no-obligation, free phone consultation, where we help you better understand the family law process. As soon as you decide to move ahead, we can organise a strategy session and identify the next possible steps. Where disagreements emerge over parenting arrangements or property matters, we'll work alongside you to explore practical resolutions before advancing to court proceedings if needed. While we aim to reach a mutually agreed resolution whenever possible, we continue to guide and support you through each stage of the mediation or hearing process if an agreement cannot be reached. Our national presence across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory means you benefit from both local insight and national resources, including access to family law offices. We also present all legal costs upfront in a detailed Costs Agreement, covering the scope of services, our billing framework and an expense estimate tailored to your unique situation. During the process, regular itemised invoices will even keep you informed of the time spent, tasks carried out and professionals responsible for the work. If you've been curious about "Divorce Lawyer Sydney" or "Family Lawyers Midland", you can also access our Information Centre for articles and insights. Whether you're searching for "separation lawyer" or "custody lawyer", book a consultation now.
