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Family Lawyers Brighton

Our dedicated team of family lawyers in Brighton are committed to guiding you through every stage of your legal journey, whether you’re navigating divorce, separation, parenting arrangements, property matters or financial settlements.

To get started on resolving your legal matter, book an appointment today.

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A Century Handling Family Law Cases

With over a century of handling family law cases, we have steadfastly supported our clients in achieving outcomes that prioritise their best interests.

Personalised Legal Advice

In the face of relationship challenges, our highly skilled family lawyers in Brighton are dedicated to assisting you in resolving your matters effectively and ensuring you know your legal rights every step of the way.

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Gain clarity on your rights, obligations, and potential entitlements with a commitment- opportunity to help you create a roadmap to move forward.

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We’ll Simplify The Entire Legal Process For You

Our Brighton Lawyers Can Help You With Complex Family Law Matters

From a recent relationship breakdown, a family related disagreement or complex parenting matters, our specialist family law team team are here to make sure you know where you stand and the way forward.

Family law issues often involve relationships close to our hearts, adding to the stress of decision-making. Our legal expertise offers invaluable support during this time.

At Pearsons Family Law, we are committed to providing clarity and achieving solutions that align with your desired outcomes.

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Would you like professional advice from our Brighton family law firm?

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We’ll Fight For You To Get The Best Possible Outcome

We Can Assist With Divorce, Separation & Family Violence Matters

  • Dispute resolution and mediation, which can often remove the need to go to court
  • All parenting matters and disputes over the care of children or child support
  • Divorce and de facto law matters
  • Family and domestic violence matters, including intervention orders
  • Property division and settlement, including complex matters
  • Same-sex relationship matters
  • Children’s matters and ICL cases
  • Binding financial agreements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Last resort litigation and family court representation

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Client Reviews & Testimonials

Easy to deal with, very professional. Explained everything clearly.Margaret was a pleasure to deal with.
Andrew Cliff
Andrew C.
05:34 15 May 25
Margaret was professional thorough and informative. Great service!
Kerri Cliff
Kerri C.
05:33 15 May 25
Margaret Stockdale ✔️✔️✔️ Super helpful and LOVELY.
Deborah Robbins
Deborah R.
13:25 12 May 25
Margret stockdale was fantastic job
Vannessa Wallis
Vannessa W.
23:19 04 May 25
I recently needed to set up my Will, so I found Pearsons Law firm on the internet and decided to give them a go.I have been dealing directly with MargaretStockdale who I’ve found to be extremely helpful and professional on both occasions. Thank you Margaret for being so thorough and making the process for me so easy.I would also highly recommendPearsons Lawyers to others. Charlie
Charlie Galouzis
Charlie G.
08:17 03 Mar 25
From the moment I stepped into Pearsons Lawyers Glenroy office I knew I was going to be in excellent hands! Solicitor Margaret Stockdale did an excellent job assisting me with my Will! She was professional, knowledgeable, personable and made the entire process straightforward and stress-free. Margaret took the time to explain everything clearly and ensured that my wishes were properly documented. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and expertise, a wonderful reflection on the organisations values, cultural and integrity. I highly recommend Margaret to anyone needing legal assistance with their estate planning. Thankyou Again Margaret!
Aggie Poliafico
Aggie P.
05:25 03 Mar 25
Margaret was very friendly & explained everything we needed to of doing our Wills
Susan Cremona
Susan C.
05:10 17 Feb 25
Margaret was very informative and did a great job.
Mia Calvo
Mia C.
05:04 13 Feb 25
Margaret was extremely helpful. Took the time to explain the ins and outs of everything that we didn’t understand. Leading the way, answering all questions that we had and completed the work in a professional manner. Couldn’t ask for a better solicitor. No hesitations in recommending her.
Veronica Jandula
Veronica J.
07:48 03 Feb 25
Margaret is so professional and a pleasure to work with.
Rosa Pangallo
Rosa P.
00:53 03 Feb 25
Thank you Margaret Stockdale, it was a pleasure and wonderful working with you. Your knowledge and quick responses made me feel very taken care of and I appreciate your time.
Lisa Colombo
Lisa C.
07:57 30 Jan 25
Excellent work, highly recommend
Brendan Chiller
Brendan C.
02:55 23 Jan 25

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What happens to the Pets when you Separate?

What happens to the Pets when you Separate?

When parties separate it is not unusual for clients to ask “who gets the family dog/cat/rabbit/bird etcetera”  Currently, the family pet is treated as property and not as a member of the family. In...

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Going The Extra Mile to Help Families Achieve The Best Outcome

During our first appointment, you’ll be able to:

  • Let us know your circumstances.
  • Ask any questions about the legal process
  • Understand your options
  • Know your obligations and entitlements
  • Get a clear idea of costs involved

Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a time for your appointment with one of our family lawyers in Brighton, .

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
(Please note we are closed between 1-2pm)

Wednesday Evenings 5:00pm – 7:00pm
(by appointment only)

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