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Experienced Family Lawyers Melbourne — Specialist Advice and Practical Solutions

At Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, we understand that family law issues are often some of the most challenging experiences a person can face.

Our Accredited Family Law Specialists assist clients with complex parenting disputes, property settlements, financial agreements and other family law matters. We also provide specialist mediation and Family Dispute Resolution services designed to help families resolve disputes wherever possible without unnecessary Court proceedings.

We believe every family law matter requires a personalised approach. The first step in every matter is taking the time to understand our client’s circumstances, concerns and objectives. By understanding what matters most to you, we can provide strategic advice and develop a legal approach tailored to your individual situation.

Specialist Family Law Advice with a Resolution-Focused Approach

Our team has extensive experience across all areas of family law, including:

  • separation and divorce;
  • parenting arrangements and complex parenting disputes;
  • property and financial settlements;
  • Binding Financial Agreements;
  • mediation and Family Dispute Resolution; and
  • complex financial matters involving businesses, trusts and superannuation.

We recognise that family law is not only about legal issues — it is also about helping people navigate significant personal and financial change.

Our approach combines specialist legal expertise with practical problem-solving, negotiation skills and a commitment to achieving outcomes that protect our clients’ long-term interests.

Why Choose Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists?

Clients choose MFL because they value:

✔ Accredited Family Law Specialist expertise
✔ Experienced family law mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
✔ Personalised advice tailored to individual circumstances
✔ Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
✔ Flexible service options, including full-service and unbundled legal assistance
✔ Clear communication and practical guidance throughout the process

With experience across a broad range of family law matters, our team understands the complexities that can arise and provides advice designed to help clients make informed decisions about their future.

Contact Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists to arrange a consultation with an experienced family lawyer.

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Vanessa Mathews
Managing Director FDRP and Mediator
BCOMM BSW LLB

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

Vanessa Mathews
Managing Director FDRP and Mediator
BCOMM BSW LLB

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