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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

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?

Awards & Memberships

Family Law Accredited Specialist
ALPMA – Australasian Legal Practice Management Association
Law Institute Victoria
Family Law Section – Law Council of Australia
JustFund
eBrief Ready
AABWA – Australian Asian Business Women's Association
CPA Australia
Western Suburbs Law Association Inc
Northern Suburbs Law Association Inc
Doyle's Guide Recommended – Parenting Law 2019
Doyle's Guide Recommended – Family Law 2019
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Family Law Solicitors Caulfield

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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I had an extremely messy divorce, a husband that was difficult at every turn and lots of companies and property. I had been elsewhere and had want of a better word been screwed over by the previous law firm. Then I found Leanne and Deb. I was a mess during the 4 years it took to finally get the matter settled. Leanne, Deb, Jen and team were supportive, professional and would often advise what to be concerned about and what would just be wasting time and money. I gained exactly what I originally offered the ex and paid about 150K less than the law firm my ex went with. I could see the other firm were milking him for fees, but where possible Deb saved me money. So in the end, I got what I wanted, the EX did not. Very professional team and highly recommended
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My lawyer was Venus Pham. Venus was excellent. Thank you Venus!
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Sandra Pott
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Louis Horsley guided me throughout my divorce and financial separation over several months. He was always prompt, professional and very clear in his communication. All my questions were addressed and clearly explained throughout the process so that I could decide what was and wasnt worth pursuing. He was always accomodating scheduling our telephone meetings which was appreciated. It was an efficient process facilitated by his fast communication turnaround, despite the lack of agreement between parties. I'm relieved its completed!!
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Kathy Sun
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I highly recommend Pearsons Lawyers for family law matters. Deborah Sim is exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and strategic in her approach. She provides clear, practical advice and quickly understands the key issues and priorities. Her guidance is well-balanced, combining strong legal insight with a calm and considered approach, which gives clients confidence throughout the process. I also appreciated her thoughtful approach to managing costs, ensuring work is handled efficiently and appropriately across the team without compromising quality. Cheree Qiao and Jen Lamb were also excellent to work with. They were responsive, attentive, and consistently detail-oriented, making communication smooth and efficient. Overall, the team is highly professional, well-organised, and client-focused. I would confidently recommend Pearsons Lawyers to others seeking reliable family law support.
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I highly recommend Brenda Ling at Pearsons Family Lawyers. She has demonstrated exceptional knowledge in my family law matters and at the same time listening to understand with empathy and compassion. Her advice has given me a clear insight which ultimately resolved my situation without much complications.
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I recently worked with Sam Dzeladin‑Elez through my separation and divorce settlement, and I couldn’t have asked for better support. Sam was consistently approachable, understanding, and willing to listen to every concern I raised. He guided me through each stage of the process with clarity and patience. While legal matters are always a significant investment, Sam’s fees were clearly explained, transparent, and communicated openly throughout. I always felt informed and confident in the decisions being made. I highly recommend Sam to anyone needing reliable and compassionate legal representation.
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Lynsey Gough
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Thank you to Lisa Wise and the team at Pearsons lawyers. I cannot recommend enough how important it was to have a well established, highly knowledgeable and experienced team of legal professionals advocating for me, whilst dealing with my family matter and financial settlement. I saw first hand the difference it makes to have the right lawyers on my side. I am so grateful for Lisa, Sara Taylor and the entire team at Pearsons for guiding me through this challenging time in my life.
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Five stars! I highly recommend Pearson's Lawyers for anyone needing legal representation. Andrew McDonald has been absolutely excellent from day one. He looked after our matter with incredible expertise and experience, resolving everything in just one to two sittings. Andrew made a highly stressful process completely stress-free. He was helpful with drafting paperwork, providing court representation, and following up with the registry office. we have never experienced a single issue throughout the entire process. We couldn't expect anything better. Offering the best results at an affordable cost. Thank you, Andrew and the Pearson's team!
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I had a really positive experience working with Venus. She was consistently prompt, efficient, and professional, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. What stood out most was her ability to provide practical, well-considered guidance. She demonstrated strong foresight and strategy, and worked very effectively with the other parties to keep things moving toward resolution. Venus also approached everything with a genuine customer-focused mindset. She was mindful of my time, effort, and cost, and was honest about what was and wasn’t worth pursuing - which I really appreciated. That level of transparency and care goes above and beyond. More broadly, I was very impressed with the firm. Their assessments were accurate, and the outcome aligned closely with what was anticipated, which speaks to their experience and capability. I’d confidently recommend Venus and Pearsons Lawyers to anyone needing family law support.
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