Trusted Melbourne Family Law Expertise
Legal disputes or proceedings that involve families can be a complicated and often emotional affair. As experienced family lawyers in Melbourne, we are well-versed in various aspects of family law, including:
• Divorce
• Separation
• Family violence
• Parenting arrangements
• Prenuptial/Binding financial agreements (BFAs)
• Property settlements and
• Children’s matters.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive, compassionate approach to family law and also have extensive experience with issues related to same-sex marriages, civil partnerships and LGBTQ+ relationships.
Our Services
Separation & Divorce
Guiding you through legal separation and divorce with expertise, ensuring your rights and interests are protected.
Property and Financial
Agreements
Skilful negotiation for fair and equitable property settlements and financial agreements tailored to your circumstances.
Parenting and Paternity
Navigating the complexities of parenting arrangements, custody disputes, and establishing or contesting paternity.
Spousal Maintenance and
Child Support
Providing expert advice and representation for spousal maintenance and child support obligations to ensure the financial well-being of all parties involved.
LGBT Matters
Offering supportive legal services tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by the LGBT community.
Prenuptial, Post-nuptial, & Binding Financial Agreements (BFA)
Crafting and negotiating prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and BFAs to ensure clarity and security in your unique financial situation.
Family Violence
Assisting in obtaining Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIO) and offering comprehensive legal strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected by domestic abuse.
BENEFITS OF A FAMILY LAWYER
If you require family law advice, a family lawyer can be an important partner in ensuring that you are well-prepared and stand the best chance of achieving an ideal outcome. Some of the advantages they can provide include:
1. An understanding of family law
Without legal representation, it can be difficult to understand the various terms, procedures and requirements of family law, which can jeopardise your chances of success if you are not careful. A trusted family practice lawyer can shed light on unfamiliar aspects, help you avoid mistakes and find the best way forward for you.
2. Objective advice
Maintaining your logic and cool can be a tall order when it comes to family disputes, especially because of the people and relationships involved. As an uninvolved third party, a family dispute lawyer is well-placed to offer objective advice on your situation. They can lay out all your potential options and provide recommendations that are most suitable for you.
3. Legal paperwork and processing services
Paperwork can be a confusing and tedious process in family law matters, yet they are vital to the success of the case. Family lawyers can help you save time, energy and stress by organising your submissions and representing you in court for various procedures if needed, ensuring your compliance for a smooth case.
4. Negotiation and settlement services
If settlements and agreements are involved in your family law issue, an experienced family lawyer can review the proposals and help you advocate for your interests to reach a balanced agreement.
5. Forensic discovery and investigation services
A good family law lawyer can help investigate any issues that could affect the outcome of the case, even if related to the other party. For instance, in one case, the husband’s business suspiciously began to underperform after separation from our client. We discovered that he had set up a shadow business with the same clients in the same space but had not disclosed it. This led to a far higher settlement for our client.
Why Choose
Nevett Ford
Decades of Experience
Our team is backed by leading expertise and years of experience in family law, with hundreds advised upon each year.
Personalised Service
Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, our family lawyers will work with you to accommodate your needs.
High Success Rate
We strive to provide a positive resolution and outcome for all parties involved.
Standard Of Care
Our family lawyers in Melbourne show genuine interest, empathy and care for our clients, resulting in strong and meaningful relationships.
Fast Response
We pride ourselves on being accessible, responsive to calls and emails.
Initial Fixed Cost Consultations
Our team is dedicated to providing transparent and affordable fees, so clients know what the process will look like ahead of time.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Firstly, I can’t begin to thank you enough Nevett ford lawyers, you have all done such a great job with my case, I personally want to thank Stacey and Richard Hamilton for all the hard work that you have done. You have changed my life and every dollar spent was well worth it. You are very professional, responsive and compassionate. From the first day when I walked in, Richard gave me complete confidence unlike previous lawyers and with this, he was able to go above and beyond to help me and get fantastic results. Thank you Richard, and thank you to your whole team. I will definitely recommend you to everyone who needs your services.”
Branka
“The last 3 years I been liaising with Nevett Ford and I can finally say it’s all over I could have hoped for. To Richard Hamilton and the entire team at Nevett Ford I can’t thank you enough for your professionalism, hard work and dedication.”
Tarun
Who You’ll Work With
Richard Hamilton
Director
Jenny Christofidis
Special Counsel
Erin Trantino
Lawyer
Maggie Wang
Lawyer
Catalano Clay
Lawyer
Stacey Raphael
Lawyer
