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Family Lawyers Caulfield

Divorce, separation, parenting matters and property settlement are our core areas of expertise. Schedule your first appointment with our skilled family lawyers today to understand your situation. Our services include:

  • Divorce & Separation Services
  • Child Support & Custody
  • Property Settlements Assistance
  • Domestic Violence Protection
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Expert Legal Guidance

Receive precise advice and strategies tailored to your specific family law needs, ensuring a smooth, informed, and efficient process.

Compassionate Support

Benefit from our empathetic approach. We provide understanding and patience, helping you navigate the emotional challenges of family law matters.

Comprehensive Services

Access a wide array of family law services, from divorce to child custody and property settlements, ensuring all your legal needs are met under one roof.

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Why Work With Pearsons Caulfield?

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Comprehensive Family Law Services

As specialist family lawyers, we offer many services beyond just divorce proceedings. Our expertise spans all aspects of family law, providing comprehensive support tailored to your needs.

Our Services Include:

  • Divorce Applications: Assisting with all legal requirements to facilitate your divorce.
  • Separation Declarations: Handling separation matters, including cases where you remain living under the same roof.
  • Declarations of De Facto Relationships: Confirming the existence and status of de facto and same-sex relationships.
  • Marital and Relationship Matters: Addressing complex issues in both married, de facto and same-sex relationships.

Please get in touch with our team for a initial chat about how we can help you.

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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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Starting the Divorce Process

You can file for divorce 12 months after separating from your partner. Either party can initiate the process, and you may apply individually or jointly. Typically, your ex-partner cannot contest the divorce, except in certain circumstances. If your marriage lasted less than two years, a counselling certificate is required.

If you and your partner continued to live under the same roof after separating, you can still apply for a divorce. However, you’ll need to provide witness evidence showing that you lived separately within the home. This includes demonstrating that you slept in different rooms, did not perform household duties for each other, kept separate finances, did not socialise together, and were publicly recognised as separated.

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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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Rachel J.
2 weeks 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.
Steve B.
4 weeks ago
Margaret was very helpful and caring. Great service. Very professional. Highly recommended.
Alessia P.
1 month 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.
1 month 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
1 month 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
missmoshir R.
2 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
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