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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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Pearsons Lawyers4.8
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Jennifer S.
3 days ago
Thanks Margaret for such a professional service completing my will. Regards Jenny
Denis N.
3 days ago
Right from the start Persons staff were very friendly and helpful in directing me to the right person to handle my case. I was fortunate to be introduced to Ms. Venus Pham. Venus was thoroughly professional and knowledgeable which made me trust her and relaxed. I was able to confide in her all the relevant details without hesitation. It was a day with unexpected delays which was not of our making yet she handled with utmost professionalism. She thoroughly and promptly documented the whole case and sent me emails with relevant attachments for my records immediately. Pearsons and its clients are lucky to have Ms. Venus Pham mas one of their employees.

Venus thank you very much for all your assistance and putting up with me and I wish you all the best in all your future endeavors in your professional career as well as private life. May God bless you with all success good health and happiness.

Warm regards

Denis Nazareth
Paul A.
4 days ago
Margaret helped to finalise my mother’s estate, she was pleasant, polite and extremely helpful. She is very professional and I would recommend her to anyone who is needing legal advice.
Robert H.
6 days ago
A big Thank You to Margaret Stockdale from Pearson Family Lawyers. Her professionalism, assistance and guidance was invaluable in securing a quicker than expected ‘Grant of Representation’ (Probate) for my late mother.
Josephine S.
2 weeks ago
As soon as my husband and I walked into Pearsons Lawyers, we were greeted by Karen at the desk, who was warm and welcoming which made us feel comfortable. We then knew, we were in good hands.
Thankyou to all the staff at Pearsons, in particular Leanne, Kenny and the great Lisa Wise.
Lisa handled the legal transfer of our property with ease, all the plannning went as schedule and hassle free.
Dealing with Lisa was so easy. She's hardworking, thorough and extremely professional. Lisa also kept us informed every step of the way. She's a credit to the company.
Would highly recommend Pearsons Lawyers. Great job !!
Joseph M.
2 weeks ago
Margaret has been amazing and very patient with all our family issues. We have used Pearsons for over 20 years. Great Service
Response from the owner:Joseph, thank you for your loyalty over 20 years. We're so grateful Margaret has been able to support you and your family through your matters with such patience.
Lynsey G.
4 weeks 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!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your detailed and generous review, Lynsey. We're so pleased Sara's clear explanations, responsiveness, and strategic approach helped you feel confident and achieve a fair outcome during such a stressful time. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
Violet B.
1 month 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
Response from the owner:Violet, thank you for your wonderful review. We're pleased Margaret provided such excellent service when preparing your Will and Power of Attorney.
Rachel J.
1 month 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.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your kind review, Rachel. We're so grateful Brenda could walk alongside you through such a challenging Family Court journey with her calm approach, open communication, and child-focused support.
RON N.
1 month ago
Margaret was courteous and professional. Everything explained fully.
Response from the owner:Ron, thank you for your feedback. We're happy Margaret explained everything fully and professionally for you.
J T.
1 month 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.
2 months ago
Margaret was very helpful and caring. Great service. Very professional. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review, Steve. We're pleased Margaret provided the helpful and caring service you needed, and we appreciate your strong recommendation.
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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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“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