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Experienced Family Lawyers Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

Specialist Family Law Advice Tailored to Your Circumstances

At Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, we understand that family law matters are often some of the most challenging experiences individuals and families face.

Whether you are considering separation, navigating divorce, resolving a property settlement, making parenting arrangements or seeking advice about financial agreements, our Accredited Family Law Specialists provide clear, strategic and compassionate legal advice tailored to your individual circumstances.

Family law is our focus. We take the time to understand your concerns, explain your options and develop a practical legal strategy designed to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Comprehensive Family Law Services

Our experienced Melbourne family lawyers assist clients with all aspects of family law, including:

  • Divorce and separation
  • Property settlements and financial agreements
  • Parenting arrangements and parenting disputes
  • Child support matters
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Binding Financial Agreements
  • Family Dispute Resolution and mediation
  • Complex financial matters involving businesses, trusts and superannuation
  • Family law negotiations and Court representation

Every family law matter is different. Our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We provide advice that is specifically tailored to your circumstances, priorities and goals.

Compassionate Advice During Difficult Times

We understand that separation and family disputes involve more than legal issues. They can affect your finances, relationships, children and future plans.

Our team approaches every matter with professionalism, understanding and empathy. We believe that strong legal advice should be combined with practical guidance and support, helping you make informed decisions during an uncertain time.

From your first consultation, we focus on understanding:

  • What matters most to you
  • Your immediate concerns and long-term goals
  • The options available to resolve your matter
  • The most effective and cost-conscious pathway forward

Negotiation, Mediation and Dispute Resolution Specialists

At Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, we are committed to resolving disputes efficiently wherever possible.

Many family law matters can be successfully resolved through:

  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Family Dispute Resolution
  • Collaborative approaches

Our dispute resolution experience allows us to help clients avoid unnecessary conflict, delay and legal costs where appropriate.

Where Court proceedings are required, our experienced family lawyers provide strong and strategic representation to protect your interests.

Trusted Family Lawyers in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

Located in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists assists clients throughout Melbourne, Victoria, interstate and overseas through modern technology and flexible appointment options.

Our reputation has been built on:

✔ Accredited Family Law Specialist expertise

✔ Personalised and responsive service

✔ Strong negotiation skills

✔ Practical, solution-focused advice

✔ Extensive experience in complex family law matters

✔ A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients

Why Choose an Accredited Family Law Specialist?

Family law is complex and constantly evolving. Choosing an Accredited Family Law Specialist means choosing a lawyer who has demonstrated advanced knowledge, experience and expertise in this specialised area of law.

Our team understands the legal, financial and emotional complexities involved in separation and family disputes and provides advice designed to protect your interests and your future.

Book Your Free Initial Consultation

If you need experienced family law advice in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, our team is here to help.

Contact Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists today to arrange your free initial telephone consultation with an Accredited Family Law Specialist.

We will listen to your circumstances, explain your options and help you take the next step with confidence.

Call 1300 635 529 or contact us online to speak with our experienced family law team.

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Accredited Family Law Specialist, FDRP,
Mediator and Parenting Coordinator

Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, and has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with nearly 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive.

She is a fully accredited family law specialist, mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and parenting coordinator with a commerce degree – adding a financially astute aspect to her practice.

Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients,
who regularly describe her as empathetic

Vanessa is an active member of the family law profession and
a member of the:

  •  Law Institute of Victoria, Family Law Section
  •  Law Council of Australia, Family Law Section
  •  Resolution Institute
  •  Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
  • National Mediation Accreditation System
  •  Relationships Australia Family Lawyers Panel
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
  •  Relationships Australia / Federal Circuit Court ‘Access Resolve’ Mediation Service
  • Relationships Australia ‘Property Mediation’ Service

Vanessa and Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists
are regularly recognised as a ‘Leading Victorian Family
Lawyer’, ‘Recommended Family Law Mediator’ and a
‘Leading Victorian Family Law Firm’ by Doyle’s Guide to
the Australian Legal Profession.

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Accredited Family Law Specialist, FDRP,
Mediator and Parenting Coordinator

Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, and has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with nearly 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive.

She is a fully accredited family law specialist, mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and parenting coordinator with a commerce degree – adding a financially astute aspect to her practice.

Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients,
who regularly describe her as empathetic

Vanessa is an active member of the family law profession and
a member of the:

  •  Law Institute of Victoria, Family Law Section
  •  Law Council of Australia, Family Law Section
  •  Resolution Institute
  •  Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
  • National Mediation Accreditation System
  •  Relationships Australia Family Lawyers Panel
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
  •  Relationships Australia / Federal Circuit Court ‘Access Resolve’ Mediation Service
  • Relationships Australia ‘Property Mediation’ Service

Vanessa and Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists
are regularly recognised as a ‘Leading Victorian Family
Lawyer’, ‘Recommended Family Law Mediator’ and a
‘Leading Victorian Family Law Firm’ by Doyle’s Guide to
the Australian Legal Profession.

Get Started With Vanessa

Book A Free Consult