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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 you're facing separation or divorce alongside decisions about children, property, finances or long-term plans, the uncertainty can be difficult to manage. While coping with significant emotional and personal changes, you may also feel uncertain about the legal and financial challenges that lie ahead. Things can become more complicated when blended families, parenting commitments, business interests or jointly owned assets are involved. What's more, you may be concerned that a general law firm lacks the specific experience your case requires. At Australian Family Lawyers, we focus solely on family law, so we understand the legal, practical and emotional hurdles you're up against. After merging with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we're now the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Our extensive experience covers everything from straightforward cases to high-asset matters, which is why thousands of families contact us annually for help. And in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, we were finalists for Law Firm of the Year at the Australian Law Awards. We're a trusted partner ready to provide solutions-focused legal advice, even when you're looking into "Divorce Solicitor Brisbane".
We know protecting your family's future while keeping needless strain around children and parenting arrangements to a minimum becomes an important focus after separation. Discussing child custody can prove emotionally taxing, particularly when former partners find it difficult to establish common ground. Our child custody lawyers provide compassionate, practical guidance that helps you move through these discussions with greater confidence. We support you to understand your rights, responsibilities and options while promoting outcomes centred on your child's best interests. We also assist with more complex child support matters, including private payment agreements, formal disputes or substantial changes in your situation beyond standard Services Australia arrangements. At the same time, our team remains mindful of the specific challenges some LGBTQ+ families may experience within the Family Law legal system, so we provide competent representation that respects your lived experience. Following a split, we can assist clients seeking legal guidance for family mediation, and our lawyers can connect you with highly experienced Mediators where needed. We also help clients work through financial considerations with guidance from our property settlement lawyers. By prioritising constructive resolution before matters escalate further, less than 5% of our cases proceed to a final hearing. Whether you're looking up "Parenting Orders Lawyer Kerang" or "Family Court Lawyers Mandurah", you can turn to us.
We can help you gain clarity from the very first call if you're deciding how to get started. Get in touch with our team for a no-obligation, free phone consultation to understand what the family law process is likely to involve for you. Following this, we'll arrange a strategy session to review your circumstances and create a plan suited to your needs. We also maintain a local presence through our family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, giving you access to lawyers who are familiar with local considerations within different jurisdictions. We recognise that family law proceedings can feel financially daunting, which is why we prioritise transparency from the outset of your engagement. Your Costs Agreement describes the scope of work, billing structure and a tailored estimate based on your circumstances, and regular itemised invoices and ongoing updates help you stay updated throughout the process. Those browsing for "Separation Lawyers" or "Child Custody Lawyer Cairns" will be glad to know that we operate on a cost-effective model designed to provide better value and clearer pricing from the outset through to settlement. So, if you're interested in "divorce south australia" or "family lawyers sunshine coast", 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 you're facing separation or divorce alongside decisions about children, property, finances or long-term plans, the uncertainty can be difficult to manage. While coping with significant emotional and personal changes, you may also feel uncertain about the legal and financial challenges that lie ahead. Things can become more complicated when blended families, parenting commitments, business interests or jointly owned assets are involved. What's more, you may be concerned that a general law firm lacks the specific experience your case requires. At Australian Family Lawyers, we focus solely on family law, so we understand the legal, practical and emotional hurdles you're up against. After merging with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we're now the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Our extensive experience covers everything from straightforward cases to high-asset matters, which is why thousands of families contact us annually for help. And in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, we were finalists for Law Firm of the Year at the Australian Law Awards. We're a trusted partner ready to provide solutions-focused legal advice, even when you're looking into "Divorce Solicitor Brisbane".
We know protecting your family's future while keeping needless strain around children and parenting arrangements to a minimum becomes an important focus after separation. Discussing child custody can prove emotionally taxing, particularly when former partners find it difficult to establish common ground. Our child custody lawyers provide compassionate, practical guidance that helps you move through these discussions with greater confidence. We support you to understand your rights, responsibilities and options while promoting outcomes centred on your child's best interests. We also assist with more complex child support matters, including private payment agreements, formal disputes or substantial changes in your situation beyond standard Services Australia arrangements. At the same time, our team remains mindful of the specific challenges some LGBTQ+ families may experience within the Family Law legal system, so we provide competent representation that respects your lived experience. Following a split, we can assist clients seeking legal guidance for family mediation, and our lawyers can connect you with highly experienced Mediators where needed. We also help clients work through financial considerations with guidance from our property settlement lawyers. By prioritising constructive resolution before matters escalate further, less than 5% of our cases proceed to a final hearing. Whether you're looking up "Parenting Orders Lawyer Kerang" or "Family Court Lawyers Mandurah", you can turn to us.
We can help you gain clarity from the very first call if you're deciding how to get started. Get in touch with our team for a no-obligation, free phone consultation to understand what the family law process is likely to involve for you. Following this, we'll arrange a strategy session to review your circumstances and create a plan suited to your needs. We also maintain a local presence through our family law offices across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, giving you access to lawyers who are familiar with local considerations within different jurisdictions. We recognise that family law proceedings can feel financially daunting, which is why we prioritise transparency from the outset of your engagement. Your Costs Agreement describes the scope of work, billing structure and a tailored estimate based on your circumstances, and regular itemised invoices and ongoing updates help you stay updated throughout the process. Those browsing for "Separation Lawyers" or "Child Custody Lawyer Cairns" will be glad to know that we operate on a cost-effective model designed to provide better value and clearer pricing from the outset through to settlement. So, if you're interested in "divorce south australia" or "family lawyers sunshine coast", book a consultation with us today.
