About us
Better Legal Care. We Understand, Protect and Deliver.
Our practice was established in 1980 as the first in Australia to specialise solely in Family Law. Our reputation for uncompromised excellence is built upon forty years of dedication to the professional service of our clients.
We pride ourselves on being one of Victoria’s leading family law practices. With offices in the Melbourne CBD, Sandringham, Mt Eliza, Ivanhoe, and Sunbury, we reach a diverse background of clients from metropolitan Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula. Since our clients refer to us far and wide, we also serve regional, interstate and international clientele.
With Malcolm Burrell recently joining the practice, we have the knowledge and experience of one of Melbourne’s leading wills and probate lawyers to spearhead this team.
Our values
Professionalism
We aim to provide accurate advice, regardless of how complex the family matter may be.
Quality
Our reputation for uncompromised excellence is at the forefront of the industry.
Respect
We take great care to be as transparent and honest as possible.
Service
We pride ourselves on being Melbourne’s leading bayside family law practice.
Heritage and legacy
What our valued customers say about us
Helpful, co-operative and pleasant
Many thanks for the manner in which you handled my settlement details over the past few weeks. My conveyancer has commented how helpful, co-operative and pleasant you were to deal with. So thank you for your efforts in helping make what was an extremely stressful and difficult period that little bit easier.
The kids are happy and so are we
I cannot thank you enough for your efforts. My husband came to you for help when the mother of his children refused to allow them to attend our wedding. After your intervention, not only did the kids attend the wedding but around 7 months later you also managed to achieve the kids coming to live with us. You were awesome and D and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to our family and friends. The kids are happy and so are we.
You made it happen
I cannot believe my daughter is now living with me! You have been a real mate along the journey and I have treasured your advice and support. When I came to you, my daughter’s mother had taken her travelling across Australia without my consent. I never gave up and you managed to get C living in a fixed location, attending school and I was able to enjoy regular contact with her. When my ex turned nasty and made false and malicious allegations against me, you were once again by my side and through your efforts, C now lives with me. As a sole dad the odds were stacked against me but you made it happen.
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Meet the Team
What to Expect
Victoria’s Best Family Law & Estate Advice
With over 40 years of wider Melbourne Family Law and Wills & Estate experience, you can trust us to get it right. Contact us for a confidential call, and let us take it from there.