Family & Estate Lawyers in Bayside Melbourne
From Brighton to Beaumaris, our accredited family lawyers help Bayside families navigate separation, parenting and estate matters with clarity and care — from our Sandringham office, right in your community.
Local family & estate lawyers for Bayside Melbourne
Our Sandringham office has long been a familiar face along the bay. For more than 40 years — and as the first firm in Australia to specialise solely in family law — Vic Rajah has helped Bayside families through some of life’s hardest moments, always with warmth and practical guidance.
Bayside families often have a great deal to protect: established family homes, investments and blended-family arrangements built over decades. Whether you’re separating, formalising parenting plans, or updating your estate planning as the family grows, you’ll get advice that respects what you’ve built.
Firm Principal · Accredited Specialist (Family Law)
Family & estate law services in Bayside Melbourne
Specialist advice across every stage of family and estate law — always explained in plain English.
Divorce & Separation
Clear guidance on separating, applying for divorce and protecting your interests from day one.
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Child-focused parenting plans and orders that put your children’s wellbeing first.
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Fair division of property, superannuation and assets — negotiated efficiently, resolved sooner.
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Assistance with child support assessments, agreements and departures where circumstances change.
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Advice on financial support after separation — whether you may be entitled or asked to pay.
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Urgent, sensitive help with family violence intervention orders and personal safety.
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Binding financial agreements that protect both partners before or during a relationship.
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Wills, probate, powers of attorney and estate disputes — protecting your legacy and loved ones.
Learn moreFour decades of family law, on your side
We pair deep specialist expertise with genuine warmth — so you always understand what’s happening and why.
Genuine specialists
Led by an Accredited Family Law Specialist — accurate advice, even in the most complex matters.
Clear, practical advice
No jargon and no surprises — honest guidance and transparent costs from the very first conversation.
Local accessibility
Five offices across Melbourne and Victoria, with in-person, phone and video appointments to suit you.
Client-focused & caring
We take the time to understand you. You’ll feel supported, respected and heard at every step.
Your local Bayside Melbourne office
Vic Rajah Family & Estate Lawyers — Sandringham (Bayside)
Level 1, Suite 13, 296 Bay Road, Sandringham VIC 3192
Monday–Friday & by arrangement
One team. Five offices.
Forty years of care.
From your first phone call to the final handshake, you’ll work with genuine specialists who treat your family the way they would want their own to be treated.
Experienced lawyers who genuinely care
The same trusted team supports clients across all of our Victorian offices, including Melbourne.
Vic Rajah
Helen Roach
Kate Connolly
Malcolm Burrell
Sarah Pollock
Tahlia Corbin
How we help, step by step
From your first call to resolution, here’s what working with us looks like.
Reach out
Call or enquire online. Our team listens, answers your first questions and books your consultation.
Initial consultation
We take time to understand your circumstances, explain your options clearly and outline likely costs.
Your tailored strategy
We agree a practical plan focused on resolution — keeping you informed at every stage.
Resolution & beyond
We work towards the best outcome for you and your family — and remain here whenever you need us.
Family law in Bayside Melbourne — what to know
Genuinely useful local information for families across the Bayside suburbs.
Courts we appear in
Bayside family matters are generally heard nearby, including:
- Moorabbin Justice Centre — Magistrates’ Court & family violence matters (950 Nepean Hwy)
- Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia — Melbourne registry, 305 William St
- Supreme Court of Victoria — probate & estate disputes
Suburbs we service
Our Sandringham office regularly supports families across the bay — Brighton, Hampton, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Mentone, Cheltenham, Highett, Bentleigh and the surrounding Bayside suburbs.
Local considerations
Bayside matters frequently involve established, high-value family homes, investment properties, and blended families or second marriages. Estate planning is also a common priority for our clients. We tailor our advice to protect what matters most to you.
How consultations work
Meet us in person at our Sandringham office on Bay Road, or choose a phone or secure video consultation if that suits you better. You’ll receive the same clear, confidential advice either way.
Common questions from Bayside families
Answers to the questions we hear most often — replaceable per location.
Do I need to visit your Sandringham office in person?
Not necessarily. Many Bayside clients prefer to meet at our Bay Road office in Sandringham, but we also offer phone and secure video consultations to fit around work and family.
Which court will my Bayside family law matter be heard in?
Family violence and intervention order matters for the Bayside area are usually heard at the Moorabbin Justice Centre, while parenting and property matters go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Melbourne. We’ll guide you to the right forum.
Can you help with blended-family or second-marriage estate planning?
Yes. Alongside family law, our wills and estates lawyers regularly help Bayside families with wills, binding financial agreements and estate planning that account for blended families and second marriages.
How are property settlements handled when there are several properties?
We help identify and value the full asset pool — including the family home, investment properties and superannuation — and work towards a fair division, wherever possible without going to court.
How much does an initial consultation cost?
We’ll explain our fees clearly before you commit to anything. Transparency from the first conversation means you’ll understand the likely costs and the value we provide.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Photo ID and any relevant documents — court paperwork, financial statements or an existing will. If you’re unsure, just come as you are and we’ll help you gather what’s needed.
Talk to a Bayside family lawyer today
A confidential, no-obligation conversation is the easiest way to understand your options. We’re here to help you move forward.