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Chinese Family Lawyers Melbourne

Specialists in Chinese family law matters

Book your first consultation with our highly experienced Chinese family lawyers today – fluent in English & Mandarin to ensure your matter is resolved with simplicity.

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Fluent Chinese (Mandarin)

Our Chinese-speaking family lawyers are fluent in English & Mandarin and will ensure you receive professional family law advice and understanding of court proceedings at all times.

Family Law Specialists

You can rely on our team to drive the best outcome for you and your children, protecting your interests regarding property settlement and parenting disputes as quickly and fairly as possible.

Professionalism & Respect

We understand that language barriers can be a significant challenge in legal proceedings. We will always fight for the best outcome for you and avoid delays with matters concerning you and your former partner.

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Chinese Lawyers in Melbourne

Our specialist family law team can help you with family law litigation, mediation and negotiations, with any language barriers met with expertise by our team of multilingual lawyers. Our Chinese-speaking lawyers can help you with all aspects of family law, including separation and divorce, property and asset division, custody disputes, financial matters, domestic violence, spousal maintenance, and de facto and same-sex relationships.

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Why Work With Pearsons Family Lawyers?

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Highly Experienced Lawyers for Melbourne’s Chinese Community

Pearsons is a multicultural, multilingual firm who have acted on behalf of many Chinese clients needing a family lawyer in Melbourne. Our firm is highly respected and awarded for our work across property settlement; family court matters, parenting disputes and divorce proceedings.

We work closely with other lawyers in our legal practice and can assist with cross-jurisdictional matters and if there are language barriers between parties. We fully understand how important it is for our clients to have a trusted legal advisor to communicate with, especially regarding family law matters.

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Our Family Lawyers

Deborah Sim Tile

Deborah Sim
Senior Associate Solicitor
– Bachelor of Law at Monash University
– Fluent in English & Mandarin

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Andrew MacDonald Tile

Brenda Ling
Associate Solicitor
– Bachelor of Laws/ Arts
– Fluent in English & Mandarin

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“The thing about having over 35 years of experience in Family Law is that you do not panic. In a crisis you stay calm and remain courageous so that you do not lose focus on what is important, namely the clients’ needs.” – Leanne Abela (Principal Director)

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Family Law, Divorce & Property Settlement

Choosing a family lawyer who understands your needs is essential regarding divorce, property settlements and parenting arrangements. You need to know you are working with someone that puts your best interest first will help you to reach a fair outcome. We can assist you with negotiations and mediation with Chinese-speaking bi-lingual staff and translators to ensure clarity at all times. We are highly experienced at resolving matters out of court but can provide firm representation for Family and Federal Circuit Court matters.

We aim to reach a prompt agreement with a fair outcome for property settlement, spousal maintenance and matters relating to parenting and children. If family law litigation is necessary, you will have a highly experienced family lawyer representing you throughout the proceedings. If you are dealing with a case being heard across courts in Australia and China, you can rely on us to navigate relevant laws and legislation to achieve a positive outcome. We can also help you in complex matters involving domestic violence, business interests and disputes between other family members. Get in touch to have a chat about your needs, and we will ensure you have the best legal services to manage your upcoming family law issue.

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Where We Can Help

Our Family Law Services

Divorce

Domestic Violence

Child Support & Agreements

Property Settlements

Mediation & Dispute Resolution

LGBTIQA+ Same Sex Families

Intervention Orders

De Facto Relationships

Spousal Maintenance

International Family Law

Wills & Estates

Binding Financial Agreements

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Client Reviews & Testimonials

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Lynsey G.
3 days ago
I highly recommend Sara Taylor at Pearsons. Sara took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, ensuring I felt informed and confident in all decisions being made. She was always responsive to my questions, no matter how small, and handled every detail with care and precision. Her knowledge of family law and financial settlements was evident throughout, and her strategic approach ultimately led to a fair and positive outcome for me. I was able to witness first hand how much difference having a highly experienced lawyer can make in navigating a highly stressful time, and I am extremely happy with the service I received. Thank you!
Violet B.
1 week ago
Thank you Pearson Family Lawyers,
Margaret Stockdale was engaged in writing my Last Will and Testament and Power Of Attorney. Her customer service is beyond excellent. margaret made the whole process very smooth she made sure my needs were meet. I definitely will recommend Pearson Family Lawyers to family and friend.

Violet B
Rachel J.
1 week ago
Thank you to Brenda from Pearson’s Family Lawyers. Brenda has followed my journey, assisting me to navigate my Family Court matter over the past few years. She has walked along side me during one of the most stressful times of my life. Her calm and caring nature was appreciated along with her open communication, tenacity and effectiveness when addressing my matter in a child focus manner.
RON N.
1 week ago
Margaret was courteous and professional. Everything explained fully.
J T.
2 weeks ago
I cannot thank Sam Dzeladin-Elez from Pearson's for his professional and authentic representation in my recent legal matters. He has a very grounded and genuine approach to assisting clients and this was evident in the work he supported me with which included hearings in the Magistrates court. He prepared me for what to expect on each occasion and provided appropriate and specific legal advice each step of the way in a friendly, down to Earth and supportive manner, resulting in an excellent outcome for my matter. Sam goes out of his way to achieve sought after outcomes for his clients. I highly recommend Sam to support you through the legal process.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased Sam could provide the clear, authentic support you needed through your Magistrates Court matters and help you achieve such a positive outcome. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
Steve B.
3 weeks ago
Margaret was very helpful and caring. Great service. Very professional. Highly recommended.
Alessia P.
4 weeks ago
Margaret assisted me in the process on drafting my will. Margaret was patient, courteous and very professional.
Response from the owner:Alessia, thank you for your kind words. We're glad Margaret was able to guide you patiently and professionally through drafting your will.
Mary F.
4 weeks ago
Over the past few years, I have worked closely with Dominique Harris on my family law property settlement. Her professionalism, guidance, and unwavering support carried me through every stage of the process right to the end. Thanks to her representation, I achieved an excellent outcome, and I am deeply grateful for her expertise and care. She guided me both emotionally and professionally through very testing waters at times, even those occasions when I thought I was going to give up! Highly recommend Pearsons and Dominique Harris to represent anyone going through a property settlement. Their clients’ best interest are a priority.
Response from the owner:Mary, thank you for your heartfelt review. We are so glad Dominique could stand by you through each stage of your property settlement and help you reach such a positive outcome. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
Marc
4 weeks ago
Last year my wife and I engaged Pearsons Family Lawyers to assist with a dispute involving a contractor who carried out very poor workmanship on our home. The matter involved extensive email exchanges and ongoing pressure from the contractor.

Leanne Abela from Pearsons provided clear, practical advice at every step, particularly on how to respond and how to properly counter the contractor’s claims. Her guidance and diligence gave us confidence to pursue the matter and ultimately resulted in us not paying for work that was sub standard.

We found her and her team knowledgeable, responsive, and very easy to deal with.

We highly recommended Pearsons Family Lawyers.
Response from the owner:Marc, thank you for your detailed review. We're pleased Leanne and the team could provide the clear guidance and responsiveness you needed to resolve the contractor dispute successfully. We appreciate your recommendation.
James H.
1 month ago
Her Name was Jessica first time very nervous didn't know what to expect, She made it very easy and explain step by step process and made me very comfortable what I needed and outcome,100% if you want your answers to our problems solved, thank you Pearson Lawyers
Response from the owner:James, thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad Jessica was able to put you at ease and guide you through each step of the process.
Nicholas B.
1 month ago
I have an excellent experience with Pearsons Family Lawyers.
Great service and for a reasonable fee.
Response from the owner:Nicholas, thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you had an excellent experience and found our service and fees reasonable.
Elaine S.
1 month ago
My experience with Pearsons Lawyers is a positive one. Staff are courteous, excellent customer service. The environment is inviting, friendly and welcoming. There were no delays through the whole process. I dealt with Ms Jessica Wong - a very compassionate, knowledgeable and competent professional person. She kept me up to date with all issues. I had full confidence in her and the staff. I have no hesitation in recommending Pearsons Lawyers. Moreover their charges/costs are reasonable and they delivered on time! Thank you Pearsons Lawyers.
Response from the owner:Elaine, thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re delighted that you felt supported by Jessica and the team throughout, and that the process was smooth and timely for you. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
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Can you help with matters dealing with domestic violence?

Experienced lawyer Family violence, or domestic violence, affects many couples and families. This can make a divorce matter, parenting arrangements and property settlement much more complex to navigate. Having the support of a family lawyer experienced in these areas ensures that your safety and best interests are a priority when dealing with your former partner to reach any agreement.

If children are involved, we will ensure you have the best advice to protect their wellbeing and best interests, negotiating with your former partner on your behalf to finalise a divorce, implement any required protection orders and represent you in court if necessary to achieve a fair outcome.

Can you help with cross-jurisdictional matters?

Our family lawyers can assist you if you are dealing with family law matters such as divorce or parenting arrangements. We can represent you in Australia and ensure that you have professional support in China or other countries in which you may have family law matters.

Deborah has worked extensively with clients dealing with parenting matters related to child custody, child abduction and recovery. She also has a wealth of experience handling international issues such as forum and jurisdictional disputes. She has assisted clients with cross-jurisdictional matters relating to China, Malaysia and other countries and has the expertise to protect your best interests.

Brenda has worked with adults and children who have been defined as stateless children or not recognised as citizens in the country they are born in or live in. These laws vary significantly from country to country and the circumstances in which a child was born. Please speak to us if this is an area you have concerns about; we are here to help.

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Can your team help me with financial agreements with my spouse, partner or other family members?

Absolutely. A family lawyer can assist with all matters relating to family law, including binding financial agreements made before, during or after marriages and de facto relationships, as well as property settlements and agreements made between parents regarding the care of their children.

If you have decided to lend or borrow money from your parents or another family member, we can consult with you and provide advice to help involved parties have a formal agreement that documents how and when this should be repaid. If you have loaned money to a family member and need it repaid due to a property settlement or divorce, we can also provide professional advice on how to approach this best.

We can also assist you in having a lawyer draw up a trust deed or a Will if you plan to marry, remarry or divorce that reflects your current wishes and how you would like your estate distributed.

What other areas of law do your lawyers have experience in?

Pearsons’ Lawyers specialise in Family Law, but all many of our staff have experience in other legal areas. Both Brenda and Jessica have had diverse careers that have given them additional perspectives that may be helpful during your family law matter.

These areas include commercial law, business bankruptcy, migration law, civil law, adult adoptions and stateless children (children without citizenship). We do not practice criminal law or construction law but can assist you in finding a reputable Chinese-speaking lawyer in the Melbourne area who does work in these areas. Please get in touch with our team for more information.

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During your free appointment we will:

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  • Discuss your options.
  • Advise you of your entitlements.
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“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your work and in getting me this far. Having you on board to represent me since your involvement has been such a great experience. You have helped me much more than you realise. To move on and move forward with my life, for me and my son. I really appreciate your help, your push-forward attitude and professionalism!!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christina, Melbourne