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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 separation or divorce involves children, property or future plans, you might feel uncertain about the legal and financial path forward. Shared assets, parenting responsibilities, blended families, business interests or established wealth can make these matters more layered, and you may worry that a general law firm may not have the experience you're looking for. This is the reason it's so important to engage lawyers who focus exclusively on family law. At Australian Family Lawyers, we assist with a wide variety of family law matters, including higher-asset and more complex disputes. We acknowledge that you could be worried about unclear advice, impersonal service or unnecessary legal language. Our team communicates clearly, remains approachable, and guides you to a clearer view of your position and next steps. Following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we became the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Our approach remains grounded in solutions-based practice and an empathetic understanding of the challenges families face, which is why thousands trust us each year; if you're looking up "Family Lawyers Greater Springfield" or "Family Lawyers Townsville", you can turn to us.
Conversations about parenting and child custody can get especially hard when former partners clash over key decisions for their children. Here, we prioritise your family's wellbeing through a settlement-first approach focused on negotiation. By focusing on early resolution for family matters, fewer than 5% of our cases go to a final hearing. Through legal guidance for family mediation, we help you become more informed about your rights, responsibilities and options before discussions begin. We also support outcomes that balance the best interests of you and your child while guiding you through the legal realities of parenting arrangements. Our child custody lawyers can even assist with more complex child support matters, including private payment agreements, formal disputes and significant changes in circumstances. If your separation involves high-value assets, family trusts or businesses, our property settlement lawyers can help you identify what forms part of a settlement while helping you better understand your legal obligations and rights. Beyond that, we recognise that LGBTQ+ families can face distinct hurdles when navigating the family law system, and we remain committed to providing compassionate representation that is respectful of your lived experience. Whether you're searching for "Family Lawyers Greater Springfield", "Family Lawyers Mandurah" or "Townsville Child Support Lawyer", know that we can help with steady legal guidance.
You deserve clarity about what lies ahead when it comes to legal costs. For this reason, we start every engagement with a comprehensive Costs Agreement setting out the scope of work, how we bill and a personalised estimate for your specific situation. Should your circumstances change, we'll notify you promptly and explain any updates to your fee estimate, so you're kept fully informed throughout the process. Our cost-effective model focuses on providing greater value and dependable service from your first consultation to final settlement. We understand that you may not always have immediate access to funds, especially during times of transition, so our lawyers are committed to working with you to explore available options at the beginning of your engagement. You can contact our family law offices for enquiries or reach out to your lawyer directly without needing to relay messages to an assistant or secretary. This way, communication doesn't get mixed up when you need updates or have concerns about "separation certificate qld" or "prenuptial agreements australia". Plus, our online Information Centre is always accessible when you need more resources, which is convenient when you're seeking more information about "Family Lawyer Southport" or "Divorce Cost Nsw". Schedule a consultation now to decide your next steps.
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 separation or divorce involves children, property or future plans, you might feel uncertain about the legal and financial path forward. Shared assets, parenting responsibilities, blended families, business interests or established wealth can make these matters more layered, and you may worry that a general law firm may not have the experience you're looking for. This is the reason it's so important to engage lawyers who focus exclusively on family law. At Australian Family Lawyers, we assist with a wide variety of family law matters, including higher-asset and more complex disputes. We acknowledge that you could be worried about unclear advice, impersonal service or unnecessary legal language. Our team communicates clearly, remains approachable, and guides you to a clearer view of your position and next steps. Following our merger with Watts McCray and Kordos Lawyers, we became the nation's largest specialised family law firm, with a leading national team that includes a large number of Accredited Family Law Specialists. Our approach remains grounded in solutions-based practice and an empathetic understanding of the challenges families face, which is why thousands trust us each year; if you're looking up "Family Lawyers Greater Springfield" or "Family Lawyers Townsville", you can turn to us.
Conversations about parenting and child custody can get especially hard when former partners clash over key decisions for their children. Here, we prioritise your family's wellbeing through a settlement-first approach focused on negotiation. By focusing on early resolution for family matters, fewer than 5% of our cases go to a final hearing. Through legal guidance for family mediation, we help you become more informed about your rights, responsibilities and options before discussions begin. We also support outcomes that balance the best interests of you and your child while guiding you through the legal realities of parenting arrangements. Our child custody lawyers can even assist with more complex child support matters, including private payment agreements, formal disputes and significant changes in circumstances. If your separation involves high-value assets, family trusts or businesses, our property settlement lawyers can help you identify what forms part of a settlement while helping you better understand your legal obligations and rights. Beyond that, we recognise that LGBTQ+ families can face distinct hurdles when navigating the family law system, and we remain committed to providing compassionate representation that is respectful of your lived experience. Whether you're searching for "Family Lawyers Greater Springfield", "Family Lawyers Mandurah" or "Townsville Child Support Lawyer", know that we can help with steady legal guidance.
You deserve clarity about what lies ahead when it comes to legal costs. For this reason, we start every engagement with a comprehensive Costs Agreement setting out the scope of work, how we bill and a personalised estimate for your specific situation. Should your circumstances change, we'll notify you promptly and explain any updates to your fee estimate, so you're kept fully informed throughout the process. Our cost-effective model focuses on providing greater value and dependable service from your first consultation to final settlement. We understand that you may not always have immediate access to funds, especially during times of transition, so our lawyers are committed to working with you to explore available options at the beginning of your engagement. You can contact our family law offices for enquiries or reach out to your lawyer directly without needing to relay messages to an assistant or secretary. This way, communication doesn't get mixed up when you need updates or have concerns about "separation certificate qld" or "prenuptial agreements australia". Plus, our online Information Centre is always accessible when you need more resources, which is convenient when you're seeking more information about "Family Lawyer Southport" or "Divorce Cost Nsw". Schedule a consultation now to decide your next steps.
