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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

Custody & Arrangements

LGBTIQA+ Same Sex Families

Intervention Orders

De Facto Relationships

Spousal Maintenance

Child Custody

Wills & Estates

Binding Financial Agreements

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Client Reviews & Testimonials

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Stephen A.
Great service from Margaret very professional
missmoshir R.
Margaret made the probate process simple and was very professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words. We're glad Margaret made the probate process simple and professional for you.
S M.
Thank you to Sam Dzeladin-Elez who listened, and explained, to us the complexities of the situation at a level that a non-legal person could understand. We were very grateful to have his assistance.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your great feedback. We're so pleased Sam could explain the complexities clearly and provide the support you needed.
Catia M.
Very professional and the staff take the time to explain things thoroughly.
Response from the owner:Catia, thank you for your feedback. We're delighted our team took the time to explain everything thoroughly and professionally.
Brett S.
Quick easy and professional with an affordable price to do my will and power of attorney. Thanks to Margaret and the team. I would recommend Pearsons!
Response from the owner:Brett, thank you for your recommendation. We're happy Margaret and the team made your will and power of attorney process quick, easy, and affordable.
Tyler H.
I dealt with Brenda Ling for my separation. She was respectful throughout the entire process, and found a very good balance between being compassionate, considerate and honest with my expectations. Brenda has a good ability to explain things at different levels of understanding through what is understandably a stressful and unfamiliar process. I received a recommendation for Brenda from a trustworthy friend, and would happily recommend her to others.
Response from the owner:Tyler, thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad Brenda's compassionate and clear approach made such a difference during your separation. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Rob
It was a pleasure to deal with Pearsons Lawyers, Glenroy.... I had the honour of having Joseph Schepis and Amanda Vella help me through my divorce proceedings and it made a difficult time in my life so much easier.
Both Joe, Amanda and all the staff in the office were very friendly, sympathetic and professional and I couldn't have got through it without all of there help and advice.

I highly recommend Pearsons Lawyers, Glenroy for all family matters needs.

Thanks again to the whole team.
Rob.
Response from the owner:Joe and Amanda are a formidable team of lawyers at Pearsons and as with all of the Pearsons staff, they work tirelessly to obtain great results for clients. Thank you for letting us know what a difference we made to your life
Hisney N.
My case had been dragging on for several years with no outcome. When I approached Pearson Lawyers they took the time to explain my options clearly and moved things forward quickly. I was genuinely impressed with how fast they reached a settlement and closed the matter within couple of months.

A big shout-out to Venus Pham and the team at Pearson Lawyers for handling everything so efficiently. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hisney, thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re so pleased that Venus and the team were able to clearly explain your options and move things forward to a swift settlement after such a long journey. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
NIKKI C.
Margaret Stockdale was very knowledgeable and efficient in assisting us with our wills
Response from the owner:Nikki, thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so glad Margaret’s knowledge and efficiency made the process smooth for you.
Serge M.
We engaged Brenda Ling to assist with a property settlement matter and were extremely impressed with her professionalism and expertise. She provided clear guidance, thorough advice, and efficient service throughout the process.

Brenda demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and ensured that every aspect of the matter was handled smoothly and effectively. Her communication was prompt and concise, making it easy for us to stay informed and confident in every decision.

We highly recommend Brenda to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated lawyer. It was a pleasure working with her.
Response from the owner:Serge, thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased Brenda’s professionalism made a difference for you during your property settlement. Wishing you all the best.
Relax and H.
Brenda was exceptionally supportive, professional, and compassionate throughout a very difficult time. Her clear guidance, understanding, and dedication made a challenging process far easier. Highly recommended for sensitive family matters
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted Brenda could provide clear guidance and compassionate support when it was needed most. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Shyanakie
I would sincerely like to thank Andrew MacDonald and the team for the excellent support and guidance given throughout the whole process. I appreciate it greatly as it was a very emotional and challenging time for me.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shyanakie. Andrew and the team are glad they could support you through such an emotional and challenging time. Your gratitude 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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“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