Family & Divorce
Lawyers Melbourne
Expert Family Lawyers in Melbourne for Divorce, Child Custody, Child Adoptions and Property Settlements.
Melbourne's Leading Family Law Firm
Specialising in Family and Divorce Law
When you’re involved in a family law matter, like divorce, separation, parenting arrangements, child custody, property settlements, or thinking about child adoptions, having an experienced family lawyer in Melbourne is one of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your interests and future.
Family law disputes can be complex, time-consuming and emotionally overwhelming. You need the best family lawyers Melbourne has to offer, professionals who guide you through each stage with clarity, confidence and care.
At Unified Lawyers, we’re leading family law specialists in Melbourne and Geelong, delivering expert legal guidance across all areas of family law. Whether you require assistance with divorce, parenting disputes, financial settlements or urgent court applications, we will help you understand your position and outline your next steps.
By listening carefully and understanding your goals, we tailor our legal strategies to your circumstances. Every family matter is unique, and we treat it as such, providing personalised, strategic advice aligned with your objectives.
In addition to our legal expertise, we are committed to open and honest communication. You will always know how your matter is progressing and what your options are.
To ensure clear communication, we offer multilingual support across our team, with lawyers fluent in Arabic, Greek, Lebanese, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese. This enables us to serve Melbourne’s diverse communities with accessible, culturally sensitive legal care.
Discover how our Melbourne family lawyers can assist you, or book your free confidential consultation below.
Work with Unified Lawyers to find your path
The breakdown of a relationship is never easy. Every separation or divorce in Melbourne carries its own emotional, financial and legal challenges. If you’re facing separation, it is crucial to understand your legal rights, obligations and the steps needed to protect yourself and your family under Victorian family law.
You may need to make decisions about:
- Where you and your children will live in Melbourne or wider Victoria
- How your property, assets and finances will be divided
- What parenting arrangements and custody agreements will look like under the Victorian system
These are only some of the matters you must address, but you do not have to do this alone. Unified Lawyers is a trusted family and divorce law firm in Melbourne, combining deep legal expertise with genuine care to achieve the best outcome for you and your family. Our Melbourne family lawyers will guide you through every stage of your separation or divorce, helping you move forward with clarity, confidence and a fast-track strategy tailored to your goals.
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What you can expect from
our Melbourne family lawyers
When you engage Unified Lawyers to handle your family law matters in Melbourne, you can expect to work with a team who will:
- Understand your personal circumstances and goals.
- Design a bespoke strategy that targets the best outcome for your divorce, parenting, property or financial matter.
- Keep you informed at every stage of the process.
- Provide clear, compassionate advice so you understand all legal issues and responsibilities.
- Resolve your matter as cost effectively and efficiently as possible.
We aim for outcomes that make our clients’ lives easier and better, supplying the information you need to make informed decisions about your future.
Engaging a lawyer can feel intimidating and is a significant commitment, which is why we want you to feel certain you have chosen the right family law specialists. Every new client receives a free initial consultation. Discuss your matter, ask questions and decide whether our Melbourne family lawyers are the right fit for you.
Fast-Track Resolution for Your Family Law Matters in Melbourne
Family law disputes are stressful and emotional, and they should never be prolonged unnecessarily. Our Melbourne family lawyers deliver fast, cost-effective family dispute resolution, child custody agreements and property settlements, helping you progress sooner.
To achieve this, we listen attentively, respond to every question and provide clear, high-quality advice from day one. Your first consultation is free.
Talk to an experienced Melbourne family lawyer today.
Family law services available to you in Melbourne and Victoria
It doesn’t matter what kind of family law matter you need help with, our Melbourne family lawyers handle every aspect of divorce, parenting, property and financial disputes. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive knowledge of Victorian family law and our ability to support every client, whatever your background or goals. When you choose Unified Lawyers, you can be confident you’re receiving clear, strategic family law advice in Melbourne.
Some of the areas we can help you with include:
Divorce
Even the most amicable relationship breakdown and subsequent divorce can be emotionally taxing and legally complex.
Our Melbourne divorce lawyers simplify the entire process, outlining your rights, options and obligations from your free first consultation through to final orders.
We carefully listen to your objectives, craft a tailored strategy and deliver clear, practical advice so you can make informed decisions and progress with confidence.
Book your free consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer in Melbourne today using the button below.
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5 Star Reviews and Thousands of Lives Transformed
At Unified Lawyers, results matter because they matter to you. We’ve helped more than 8000+ clients across Australia resolve their family law matters with care and expertise.
Tsharna Kecek
I cannot recommend Unified Lawyers highly enough, especially the exceptional service provided by Shelley Scott. From our very first meeting, Shelley exhibited an impressive level of professionalism and legal knowledge that reassured me that I was in excellent hands. Shelley approached every step of the process with kindness and compassion. She took the time to listen to my concerns and provided thoughtful guidance, ensuring that I felt supported throughout my journey. Her consideration for my situation made a challenging experience much more manageable.
Allysha Webber
Anushka Pokharel (Associate) provided incredible legal guidance throughout my lengthy legal proceeding. Anushka also went above & beyond with communication, never failing to keep me updated on every facet of progress of my case. I highly recommend Anushka & Unified Lawyers to anyone seeking high level, consistent legal guidance.
Paul Glynn
I can’t thank Lauren Spence enough for the outstanding support and expertise during a very difficult period of my life. Going through a child custody battle with my ex-partner was already stressful, and the thought of ending up in court was overwhelming—both emotionally and financially. Lauren guided me through the mediation process with calm professionalism, clear advice, and genuine care. The best part? We completely avoided court, saved a huge amount in legal costs and time, and were able to move forward much sooner than I ever expected. Lauren was always responsive, patient when I needed reassurance, and incredibly effective at keeping things on track.
John Pierre Saliba
I had an excellent experience with Unified Lawyers. Their team provided outstanding service, clear communication, and strong representation throughout my family law matter. They were professional, supportive, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for me. I highly recommend Unified Lawyers to anyone seeking expert and reliable family law advice.
Jane Sayabath
Alex was an absolute pillar of support throughout. From the very beginning, he had an incredible ability to remove the emotion from the situation and provide calm, clear, and strategic Family Law advice. When everything felt overwhelming, he helped break things down into manageable steps and gave me a practical plan to move forward with confidence. What stood out most was his balanced approach, yet focused and outcome driven. He never dismissed how I was feeling, but he ensured decisions were guided by logic, strategy, and the bigger picture. That clarity made all the difference.
Ben Abbott
Jessica adamovich did an amazing job to get my little boy back to Sydney . Happiness restored ! And was always respectful and mindful around delicate situations and feelings
Tsharna Kecek
I cannot recommend Unified Lawyers highly enough, especially the exceptional service provided by Shelley Scott. From our very first meeting, Shelley exhibited an impressive level of professionalism and legal knowledge that reassured me that I was in excellent hands. Shelley approached every step of the process with kindness and compassion. She took the time to listen to my concerns and provided thoughtful guidance, ensuring that I felt supported throughout my journey. Her consideration for my situation made a challenging experience much more manageable.
Allysha Webber
Anushka Pokharel (Associate) provided incredible legal guidance throughout my lengthy legal proceeding. Anushka also went above & beyond with communication, never failing to keep me updated on every facet of progress of my case. I highly recommend Anushka & Unified Lawyers to anyone seeking high level, consistent legal guidance.
Paul Glynn
I can’t thank Lauren Spence enough for the outstanding support and expertise during a very difficult period of my life. Going through a child custody battle with my ex-partner was already stressful, and the thought of ending up in court was overwhelming—both emotionally and financially. Lauren guided me through the mediation process with calm professionalism, clear advice, and genuine care. The best part? We completely avoided court, saved a huge amount in legal costs and time, and were able to move forward much sooner than I ever expected. Lauren was always responsive, patient when I needed reassurance, and incredibly effective at keeping things on track.
John Pierre Saliba
I had an excellent experience with Unified Lawyers. Their team provided outstanding service, clear communication, and strong representation throughout my family law matter. They were professional, supportive, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for me. I highly recommend Unified Lawyers to anyone seeking expert and reliable family law advice.
Jane Sayabath
Alex was an absolute pillar of support throughout. From the very beginning, he had an incredible ability to remove the emotion from the situation and provide calm, clear, and strategic Family Law advice. When everything felt overwhelming, he helped break things down into manageable steps and gave me a practical plan to move forward with confidence. What stood out most was his balanced approach, yet focused and outcome driven. He never dismissed how I was feeling, but he ensured decisions were guided by logic, strategy, and the bigger picture. That clarity made all the difference.
Ben Abbott
Jessica adamovich did an amazing job to get my little boy back to Sydney . Happiness restored ! And was always respectful and mindful around delicate situations and feelings
Property Settlements, Asset Division and Financial Issues in Melbourne
Splitting property, assets and money is an unfortunate reality that comes at the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. It also a challenging and complex process, so it is critical that you work with a professional family lawyer who can help you understand your rights and your responsibilities.
De Facto Relationships and Property Rights
If you’ve split from your de facto partner, its important you understand the factors that can influence your rights to property and financial aspects. The length of your relationship, and if you have children together are only two of the factors that can affect your property rights.
Spousal Maintenance
It is very common for spousal support to be a concern for separating or divorcing couples. This can be impacted by the differences in incomes of each spouse, as well as future earning capabilities of each party. It’s important to understand your rights, obligations, and responsibilities in any financial matter.
Property Settlement Mediations
Figuring out how to divide your property and assets doesn’t have to be a drawn-out affair in court. Through property settlement mediation, we can help you and your former partner to work out how to divide your property and avoid going to court. Before any mediation takes place, we can help you understand your entitlements based on your unique situation and do our best to achieve the best outcome for you. Even the most complex property matters can be resolved.
Our property settlement lawyers in Melbourne can help you by offering expert advice, strategies, and options for your unique situation because the end of every relationship is unique.
Parenting and Children Matters
in Melbourne
When children are involved in separation or divorce, it can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for both you and your child/children. It’s our aim to ensure the best interests of your child are looked after, and we will work with you to ensure you understand what these are and the options available to you. Our advice in any parenting matter will also be with the aim to ensure your children’s needs are the priority. There are a variety of different family law issues that can involve children, including:
Consent Orders and Financial Agreements
When an agreement can be reached regarding how your child or children should divide their time between their parents, then a consent order can make this legally enforceable. To ensure your child’s best interests are being looked after, we can provide you with advice.
Child Support
If you believe a child support payment assessment has been unfairly made, then you can discuss this and your options with our family lawyers. Child support payments are assessed by the Child Support Agency and are not always accurate.
Grandparent’s Rights
Whether you’re a grandparent who is looking to understand your rights to see your grandchild or you’re a parent wanting to understand your obligations, our experienced family law team can help you with grand parenting matters.
Dedicated and Affordable Family Lawyers Melbourne
Engaging the services of a family lawyer is a significant decision. Not only can it affect you financially, it can shape the future of your family life, making it one of the most important choices you will ever make.
While it is a major commitment, it is a wise investment in your family’s future. The right Melbourne family lawyer will always act in your best interests, ensuring you understand your options at every step.
To help you feel confident in choosing Unified Lawyers as your Melbourne family law firm, we offer a free initial consultation so you can meet us, ask questions and decide if we are the right fit. We also aim to keep our pricing transparent and competitive.
We do not bill for brief phone calls, printing, postage or faxes. Our fees are straightforward and calculated on time spent, usually at an hourly rate, so you are only charged for the work we perform.
Before you commit, we provide clear information about our fees, including our hourly rates. Before any work begins, you receive a cost estimate covering GST and anticipated out-of-pocket expenses, enabling you to make an informed decision about working with us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Lawyers Melbourne
How much does it cost to work with a Melbourne family lawyer?
The average cost of engaging a family lawyer will generally be between $300 to $500 plus GST an hour. This rate is usually dependant on the experience of the lawyer.
We know that legal fees are often a cause of stress and even a deciding matter when it comes to engaging a lawyer. This is why we are as transparent as possible when it comes to our costs.
Your first consultation with us is free, and during this consultation you can ask us questions and we can gain an understanding of your situation and your legal needs. We can then provide you with a written cost estimate to resolve your matter.
How do I choose the right family solicitor?
Finding the right family lawyer to help you is not always easy. It is extremely important to find a lawyer that you feel comfortable and confident with. The right family lawyer can help you find and achieve the best outcome for your matter.
When it comes to searching for a family lawyer in Brisbane, we recommend looking for these qualities:
- Understanding – Every situation is different. Your family lawyer needs to understand your unique circumstances.
- Compassionate – Family law matters are often emotionally stressful and overwhelming. A great family lawyer knows this and helps to make the process easier.
- Experienced – The nature of family law matters is often very complex, so having an experienced family lawyer in your corner is vital.
- Personable and Approachable – It can be difficult to talk about personal matters however it’s very important to be able to provide all details relating to your situation. A lawyer you feel comfortable with can make this easier.
To help you feel confident in your decision to work with Unified Lawyers, we offer our first consultation free. This way you can tell us about your matter, ask any questions and we can take the time to understand you and your wishes. When you meet with our Brisbane family lawyers, you can use this time to see if we feel like a good fit for you too.
How do I know if I need a family lawyer for my legal matter?
Family lawyers deal with a wide variety of legal matters and issues, including, but not limited to:
- Divorce and separation
- Property settlements
- Spousal maintenance
- Parenting arrangements
- Child Support
- Relocation of children
- Same sex divorce
- Financial agreements.
You can often resolve some of these issues or disputes without a lawyer, however, working with an experienced family lawyer has a number of different benefits. They can help you to understand your rights and responsibilities from a legal perspective, as well as provide you with advice, guidance and representation. We offer a free first consultation at Unified Lawyers Brisbane, so you can use this time to discuss your matter and determine whether you need the services of a family lawyer for your legal matter.
Where are your family law services available in Melbourne?
Our family law firm is located Level 40, 140 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, however we can help people from all over Victoria, as well as the rest of Australia.
You can get in touch with us by calling us on 1800 572 131.
We can help you no matter where you are in Australia.
What are the divorce requirements of Victoria, Australia?
To obtain a divorce in Australia, including Victoria, you must satisfy the court that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. This is usually demonstrated by you and your spouse having been separated for at least 12 months, even if part of that separation occurred while living under the same roof.
If you are seeking a divorce in Melbourne or elsewhere in Victoria, you can discuss your requirements and your rights with our expert divorce lawyers at Unified Lawyers.
How long will it take for my family law matter to be resolved?
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to predict how long your family law matter will take to resolve. This is because every person’s situation is unique and the way a legal matter may be resolved can be a dependent on a number of different things.
Some of the factors that may influence how long your family law matter takes to resolve include:
· How much you and your former partner/spouse can agree
· Whether you can reach an agreement
· The information you can provide
· How quickly you can provide your information and instructions.
Once we have a consultation with you, where we learn about your matter, we can usually provide you with an estimate on how long your matter may take to be finalised.
We work with the aim to provide you with a resolution as swiftly and cost effectively as we can. We know family law matters can be very stressful and we will do what we can to avoid prolonging this stress.
Our Melbourne Office
Our family lawyers in Melbourne are available to meet at our conveniently located Melbourne CBD office, situated near the corner of Little Bourke Street and Queen Street, just moments from the Supreme Court of Victoria and Bourke Street Mall. The office is easily accessible by tram via Bourke Street or Elizabeth Street, and is within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, making it a convenient location for clients travelling from across Melbourne.
In addition to our Melbourne CBD office, our family lawyers can also meet with clients in Geelong, ensuring that families across Victoria have access to our experienced legal team.
Please contact us today to arrange a consultation with one of our specialised family lawyers in our Melbourne or Geelong offices.