Accredited Family Law Specialists and Mediation Experts
At Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, we practise exclusively in family law and mediation.
Our Accredited Family Law Specialists and mediators provide expert advice, strategic guidance and practical support to help clients navigate separation, divorce, parenting disputes, property settlements and complex family law matters.
We offer both:
- Full-service family law representation, where we manage all aspects of your matter; and
- Unbundled family law services, allowing you to access only the legal assistance you require.
Our flexible approach allows clients to obtain specialist legal support in a way that best suits their circumstances, objectives and budget.
Separation and Divorce
Separation can be one of the most challenging periods in a person’s life. We provide clear advice to help you understand your rights, responsibilities and options.
Our separation and divorce services include:
- Advice about separation and next steps
- Divorce applications
- Online fixed-fee divorce services
- Advice for clients throughout Australia and overseas
- Guidance regarding property, parenting and financial matters arising from separation
We help clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
Children and Parenting Matters
Disputes involving children require a sensitive, practical and child-focused approach.
Our parenting lawyers assist with:
- Parental responsibility
- Parenting arrangements
- Living arrangements for children
- Time spent with parents and significant people
- Relocation matters
- International parenting disputes
- Grandparents’ rights and other significant relationships
- Parenting negotiations and mediation
- Parenting applications and Court proceedings
Our focus is always on achieving arrangements that prioritise the best interests of children.
Property and Financial Settlements
Separating couples often need advice about how their property and financial interests should be divided.
Our Accredited Family Law Specialists assist with:
- Division of assets and liabilities
- Complex property settlements
- Business, company and trust structures
- Superannuation interests
- Superannuation splitting and flagging orders
- Financial resources
- Negotiated settlements
- Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements
We provide strategic advice to help clients achieve a fair and legally secure outcome.
Spousal Maintenance
Following separation, one partner may be required to provide financial support to the other in certain circumstances.
We advise clients regarding:
- Eligibility for spousal maintenance
- Applications and responses
- Negotiating maintenance agreements
- Termination of future maintenance rights through appropriate agreements
Financial Agreements
Financial Agreements can provide certainty about how financial matters will be dealt with if a relationship breaks down.
They may be used:
- Before marriage
- During a relationship
- Following separation
- In both marriage and de facto relationships, including same-sex relationships
Financial Agreements may address:
- Division of property
- Financial resources
- Spousal maintenance rights
Our Accredited Family Law Specialists provide independent legal advice regarding Binding Financial Agreements and ensure clients understand their rights and obligations.
Asset Protection and Injunctions
In some circumstances, urgent legal protection may be required to preserve assets or protect personal safety.
We assist with strategies involving:
- Asset preservation
- Restraining orders
- Injunctions
- Preventing disposal of property or sale proceeds
- Protecting business interests
- Preserving superannuation interests
International Family Law Matters
Modern families are often connected across borders. International family law disputes can involve complex legal issues requiring specialist advice.
We assist with:
- International relocation
- International parenting disputes
- International child abduction matters
- Hague Convention applications
- Registration of overseas parenting orders
- International child support matters
- Registration and enforcement of overseas maintenance orders
- International service of legal documents
Intervention Orders and Family Violence Matters
We provide advice and representation in matters involving family violence and personal safety.
Our services include:
- Legal strategies to protect against family violence
- Advice regarding intervention orders
- Applications and responses
- Protecting personal safety and legal interests
De Facto and Same-Sex Relationships
Australian family law applies to eligible de facto relationships, including same-sex relationships.
We provide specialist advice regarding:
- Separation
- Property settlements
- Financial agreements
- Parenting arrangements
- Maintenance issues
Our Unbundled Family Law Services
Flexible Legal Support Designed Around Your Needs
Traditional family law services often involve a lawyer managing every aspect of a matter.
Unbundled legal services provide a flexible alternative by allowing clients to choose specific legal services they need while managing other aspects themselves.
This approach can provide greater control, transparency and cost flexibility.
Unbundled services may include:
Advice Only
Providing legal advice about your rights, options and recommended strategy.
Document Preparation and Review
Including:
- Drafting letters
- Preparing Court documents
- Reviewing documents prepared by clients
- Assisting with settlement documentation
Negotiation Support
Including:
- Negotiation coaching before mediation or settlement discussions
- Strategic advice regarding offers
- Negotiating directly on your behalf
Mediation and Court Assistance
Including:
- Preparing you for mediation
- Attending mediation with you
- Representing you at mediation
- Appearing on your behalf where appropriate
Financial Agreement Advice
Including:
- Independent legal advice for Binding Financial Agreements
- Reviewing proposed agreements
- Explaining legal rights and consequences
All unbundled services are supported by a written limited scope engagement agreement, clearly identifying the services provided and the responsibilities of both the client and lawyer.
Why Choose Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists?
Clients choose MFL because we provide:
✔ Accredited Family Law Specialist expertise
✔ Experienced family law mediators
✔ Flexible full-service and unbundled options
✔ Practical, resolution-focused advice
✔ Personalised legal strategies
✔ Access to specialist advice throughout Australia and overseas
Contact Our Family Law Specialists
Whether you need advice about separation, divorce, parenting, property settlement, mediation or a complex family law matter, our experienced team can assist.
Contact Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists today to arrange your complimentary initial telephone consultation with an Accredited Family Law Specialist.
