Family & Estate Lawyers in the Macedon Valley | Vic Rajah
Serving Victorian families since 1980 Accredited Family Law Specialist · Law Institute of Victoria
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Family & Estate Law · Macedon Valley

Family & Estate Lawyers in the Macedon Valley

From Sunbury to Woodend, our accredited family lawyers support Macedon Valley families through separation, parenting and estate matters — grounded, caring advice from our Sunbury office, close to home.

40+ yrsFamily law experience
Since 1980Australia’s first family law firm
AccreditedLIV Specialist
A Vic Rajah family lawyer meeting with a client at the Sunbury (Macedon Valley) office
1980The first firm in Australia to specialise solely in family law
Your local Macedon Valley firm

Local family & estate lawyers for the Macedon Valley

Our Sunbury office brings specialist family law to the Macedon Ranges and Melbourne’s north-west growth corridor. For more than 40 years, Vic Rajah has guided Victorian families with the same warmth and expertise we offer Macedon Valley families today — no need to travel into the city.

The region blends fast-growing Sunbury suburbs with rural and lifestyle properties around Gisborne, Romsey and Woodend. From property settlements involving land or a family business to parenting arrangements built around long commutes, our advice fits how local families actually live.

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Vic Rajah
Firm Principal · Accredited Specialist (Family Law)
How we help

Family & estate law services in the Macedon Valley

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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Parenting Arrangements

Child-focused parenting plans and orders that put your children’s wellbeing first.

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Property Settlements

Fair division of property, superannuation and assets — negotiated efficiently, resolved sooner.

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Child Support

Assistance with child support assessments, agreements and departures where circumstances change.

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Spousal Maintenance

Advice on financial support after separation — whether you may be entitled or asked to pay.

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Intervention Orders

Urgent, sensitive help with family violence intervention orders and personal safety.

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Prenuptial Agreements

Binding financial agreements that protect both partners before or during a relationship.

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Wills & Estates

Wills, probate, powers of attorney and estate disputes — protecting your legacy and loved ones.

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Why Vic Rajah

Four decades of family law, on your side

We pair deep specialist expertise with genuine warmth — so you always understand what’s happening and why.

40+Years of family law experience
1980Established — a Melbourne firm
5Offices across Victoria
100%Family & estate law focus

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.

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Your local Macedon Valley office

Office

Vic Rajah Family & Estate Lawyers — Sunbury (Macedon Valley)

Address

Level 1, 69 Evans Street, Sunbury VIC 3429

Appointments

Monday–Friday & by arrangement

Service areas near Macedon Valley
SunburyMacedonMount MacedonGisborneNew GisborneRiddells CreekRomseyWoodendKynetonDiggers RestBulla
The people behind Vic Rajah

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.

The Vic Rajah Family & Estate Lawyers team on the Melbourne bayside foreshore
Meet the team

Experienced lawyers who genuinely care

The same trusted team supports clients across all of our Victorian offices, including Melbourne.

Vic Rajah, Firm Principal and Accredited Family Law Specialist at Vic Rajah

Vic Rajah

Firm Principal
B.A., LL.B (Hons)
Accredited Specialist · Family Law
Helen Roach, Special Counsel (Family Law) at Vic Rajah

Helen Roach

Special Counsel
BBus., BLegS
Family Law
Kate Connolly, Senior Associate (Family Law) at Vic Rajah

Kate Connolly

Senior Associate
B.A., LL.B
Family Law
Malcolm Burrell, Wills & Estates Consultant at Vic Rajah

Malcolm Burrell

Consultant
BJuris, LL.B, LL.M
Wills & Estates
Sarah Pollock, Associate (Family Law) at Vic Rajah

Sarah Pollock

Associate
B.SocSc, J.D, LL.M
Family Law
Tahlia Corbin, Wills & Estates Associate at Vic Rajah

Tahlia Corbin

Associate
B.A., LL.B
Wills & Estates
What to expect

How we help, step by step

From your first call to resolution, here’s what working with us looks like.

1

Reach out

Call or enquire online. Our team listens, answers your first questions and books your consultation.

2

Initial consultation

We take time to understand your circumstances, explain your options clearly and outline likely costs.

3

Your tailored strategy

We agree a practical plan focused on resolution — keeping you informed at every stage.

4

Resolution & beyond

We work towards the best outcome for you and your family — and remain here whenever you need us.

Local knowledge

Family law in the Macedon Valley — what to know

Genuinely useful local information for families across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges.

Courts we appear in

Macedon Valley family matters are generally heard nearby, including:

  • Sunbury Magistrates’ Court — local list days for family violence & intervention orders
  • Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia — Melbourne registry, 305 William St
  • Supreme Court of Victoria — probate & estate disputes

Suburbs we service

Our Sunbury office regularly supports families across the region — Macedon, Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Romsey, Woodend, Kyneton, Diggers Rest, Bulla and the surrounding Macedon Ranges.

Local considerations

Macedon Valley matters often involve rural and lifestyle land, farming or small businesses, and fast-growing young families in Sunbury. Long commutes into Melbourne can also shape parenting schedules. We tailor our advice to these local realities.

How consultations work

Meet us in person at our Sunbury office on Evans Street, or choose a phone or secure video consultation if you’re further out in the Ranges. The advice is always clear, confidential and local.

FAQs

Common questions from Macedon Valley families

Answers to the questions we hear most often — replaceable per location.

Do I need to travel to Melbourne, or can I meet in Sunbury?

You can meet us in Sunbury. Our Evans Street office serves the whole Macedon Valley, and we also offer phone and secure video consultations so you don’t have to travel into the city.

Which court will my Macedon Valley family law matter be heard in?

Family violence and intervention order matters can be dealt with locally through the Sunbury Magistrates’ Court, while parenting and property matters generally go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Melbourne. We’ll explain what applies to you.

How is rural land or a family farm treated in a property settlement?

Rural land, lifestyle properties and family farms form part of the asset pool. We work with valuers and accountants where needed so any settlement fairly reflects the value of the land and any business.

Can you help with both family law and wills & estates?

Yes. Our team includes experienced wills and estates lawyers, so we can help Macedon Valley families with wills, probate, powers of attorney and estate disputes as well as family law.

How much does an initial consultation cost?

We’ll explain our fees clearly before you commit to anything, so you understand the likely costs and the value we provide from the very first conversation.

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.

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Talk to a Macedon Valley family lawyer today

A confidential, no-obligation conversation is the easiest way to understand your options. We’re here to help you move forward.

Confidential & no obligation Accredited specialists 40+ years’ experience