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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 facing separation or divorce, you're coping with the emotional effects of a major change while also needing to clarify your legal and financial situation moving forward. Matters that touch on shared assets, parenting arrangements, blended families, business interests or established wealth are often complex and may make you unsure if a general firm has the right experience. It's common, when getting legal advice, to feel unsure who to trust or to be concerned about unclear information, impersonal services or needless legalese. This is why, at Australian Family Lawyers, we help people navigate separation, divorce and family law matters, offering clear and steady guidance at each stage of the process. Our team understands the legal and personal challenges involved, and by explaining your position, outlining your options and focusing on practical outcomes, we help you move forward with clarity. 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 "Family Lawyer Castlemaine" or "Family Lawyer Cairns" 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. 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. This approach has resulted in under 5% of our cases reaching 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 dealing with a divorce or separation that involves family trusts, family-owned businesses or other complex assets, we offer specialised legal support tailored to your circumstances. Plus, one of the more challenging aspects after a split is parenting arrangements. 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 "Family Lawyer Castlemaine", "Family Lawyer Canterbury" or "Family Lawyer Cape Town", 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.
We understand you want a clearly defined path forward, so we've kept each stage as simple as possible. Start with a free phone appointment to speak directly with our team and gain a better understanding of the proceedings. Following the consultation, we'll set up a strategy session to consider your specific circumstances and develop a plan tailored to your needs. If differences arise around property or parenting arrangements, we support you closely to aim for the ideal outcome. Then, our lawyers will handle the negotiation, working to reach a mutual agreement. When an agreement can't be achieved in this way, our team is prepared to assist you in a mediation or hearing. With family law offices in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, we bring you access to local expertise across Australia. So that you know where you stand, we're upfront about fees and provide you with a straightforward Costs Agreement and regular itemised invoices. The same clarity applies when you ask us for guidance on topics like "Law Firms Family" or "Divorce Lawyer Sydney". Whether you want to learn more about "apply for divorce" and "family lawyers melbourne" or are ready to take action, contact 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 facing separation or divorce, you're coping with the emotional effects of a major change while also needing to clarify your legal and financial situation moving forward. Matters that touch on shared assets, parenting arrangements, blended families, business interests or established wealth are often complex and may make you unsure if a general firm has the right experience. It's common, when getting legal advice, to feel unsure who to trust or to be concerned about unclear information, impersonal services or needless legalese. This is why, at Australian Family Lawyers, we help people navigate separation, divorce and family law matters, offering clear and steady guidance at each stage of the process. Our team understands the legal and personal challenges involved, and by explaining your position, outlining your options and focusing on practical outcomes, we help you move forward with clarity. 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 "Family Lawyer Castlemaine" or "Family Lawyer Cairns" 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. 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. This approach has resulted in under 5% of our cases reaching 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 dealing with a divorce or separation that involves family trusts, family-owned businesses or other complex assets, we offer specialised legal support tailored to your circumstances. Plus, one of the more challenging aspects after a split is parenting arrangements. 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 "Family Lawyer Castlemaine", "Family Lawyer Canterbury" or "Family Lawyer Cape Town", 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.
We understand you want a clearly defined path forward, so we've kept each stage as simple as possible. Start with a free phone appointment to speak directly with our team and gain a better understanding of the proceedings. Following the consultation, we'll set up a strategy session to consider your specific circumstances and develop a plan tailored to your needs. If differences arise around property or parenting arrangements, we support you closely to aim for the ideal outcome. Then, our lawyers will handle the negotiation, working to reach a mutual agreement. When an agreement can't be achieved in this way, our team is prepared to assist you in a mediation or hearing. With family law offices in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, we bring you access to local expertise across Australia. So that you know where you stand, we're upfront about fees and provide you with a straightforward Costs Agreement and regular itemised invoices. The same clarity applies when you ask us for guidance on topics like "Law Firms Family" or "Divorce Lawyer Sydney". Whether you want to learn more about "apply for divorce" and "family lawyers melbourne" or are ready to take action, contact us today.
