Family & Estate Lawyers on the Mornington Peninsula
From Mornington to Sorrento, our accredited family lawyers support Peninsula families through separation, parenting and estate matters — practical, caring advice from our Mount Eliza office, close to home.
Local family & estate lawyers for the Mornington Peninsula
Our Mount Eliza office puts specialist family law right on the Peninsula, so you don’t have to travel into the city for expert help. For more than 40 years, Vic Rajah has guided Victorian families with the same care we bring to our Peninsula clients today.
Life on the Peninsula brings its own considerations — holiday and second homes, family businesses and farms, and families who’ve made a sea- or tree-change. Our advice is grounded in these realities, whether you’re separating, sorting out parenting arrangements, or planning your estate.
Firm Principal · Accredited Specialist (Family Law)
Family & estate law services on the Mornington Peninsula
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 Mornington Peninsula office
Vic Rajah Family & Estate Lawyers — Mount Eliza (Peninsula)
1–3 Davies Avenue, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
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 on the Mornington Peninsula — what to know
Genuinely useful local information for families across the Peninsula.
Courts we appear in
Peninsula family matters are generally heard nearby, including:
- Frankston Magistrates’ Court — family violence & intervention orders
- Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia — Dandenong registry
- Supreme Court of Victoria — probate & estate disputes
Suburbs we service
Our Mount Eliza office regularly supports families across the Peninsula — Mornington, Mount Martha, Frankston, Rosebud, Dromana, Hastings, Sorrento, Rye, Somerville and surrounding areas.
Local considerations
Peninsula matters often involve holiday or second properties, family businesses and farming or rural land, self-employed incomes, and retirees focused on estate planning. We tailor our advice to how Peninsula families actually live and work.
How consultations work
Meet us in person at our Mount Eliza office on Davies Avenue, or choose a phone or secure video consultation — handy if you’re further down the Peninsula. Either way, the advice is clear, confidential and local.
Common questions from Peninsula families
Answers to the questions we hear most often — replaceable per location.
Do I need to travel to Melbourne, or can I meet locally?
You can meet us locally. Our Mount Eliza office serves the whole Peninsula, and we also offer phone and secure video consultations so you don’t have to travel into the city.
Which court will my Peninsula family law matter be heard in?
Family violence and intervention order matters are usually heard at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court, while parenting and property matters generally go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at the Dandenong registry. We’ll explain what applies to you.
How are holiday homes and second properties treated in a settlement?
Holiday homes, second properties and investments all form part of the asset pool to be divided. We help identify and value everything so the settlement is fair and complete.
Can you help with farm or family-business property in a settlement?
Yes. We regularly advise Peninsula families with farming land, rural property and family businesses, working with valuers and accountants where needed to reach a fair outcome.
How much does an initial consultation cost?
We’ll explain our fees clearly before you commit to anything, so you’ll 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 work out what’s needed.
Talk to a Mornington Peninsula family lawyer today
A confidential, no-obligation conversation is the easiest way to understand your options. We’re here to help you move forward.