Just separated?
Start with where you stand.
The first weeks after a separation shape everything that follows. A fixed-fee first meeting tells you what a fair outcome looks like, what to do now and what not to do.
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Family law clients,
in their own words.
The best family lawyers I have ever known. Great service, pragmatic, non-judgmental approach. Prompt communication with an amazing team who have a detailed approach and understanding.
N. S.Family law client · Google review, 2024 They truly work on the root cause of the problem and understand your case so precisely that no further worry is required. They take the entire burden off my shoulders… professional, direct and highly efficient.
A. N.Parenting matter · Google review, 2025 They set the right expectation and provided sound legal advice. I engaged them for my separation, which involved property and children and was a very emotional one for me. I will highly recommend them, especially for someone new to legal proceedings.
A. K.Separation, property and parenting · Google review, 2024 Pallavee was empathetic, supportive and professional throughout the process. I could tell the firm had my best interest in mind.
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Is this you?
When people come to us about a separation.
Each of these is a good reason to call, and none of them is too early.
- You have just separated and do not know where to start.
- You are still living under the same roof.
- You are worried about the house, the children and the money, all at once.
- Your former partner has already seen a lawyer.
How we help
Early advice protects your position and costs less than fixing a mistake.
Separation has no formal process in Australia, but the decisions made early matter. Where the children live, who pays the mortgage, what happens to joint accounts, and what is said in messages. Each can affect the outcome later.
We meet you for a fixed fee, explain your rights, set out a plan and an estimate for the first stage, and diarise the time limits that apply to your situation.
What we do
- A fixed-fee first meeting with a family lawyer
- Interim arrangements for the children and the home
- Joint accounts, loans and household costs
- Separation under one roof
- Time limits for property and maintenance
- A written plan and estimate for the first stage
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What happens first
Your first week with us.
A matter should feel different from the first call. This is what you can expect before anything is signed or sent.
The first meeting: where you stand
A fixed-fee meeting with a family lawyer. What a fair outcome looks like, what the other side is likely to do, and what not to do in the meantime.
In writing: a plan and an estimate for the first stage
The steps, the order they happen in, and the cost of each, so you decide with the numbers in front of you.
The first steps: your position protected
Time limits diarised, urgent matters dealt with first, and the first letter sent only once there is a strategy behind it.
From then on: one lawyer, who answers
The lawyer who meets you runs your matter. Calls and emails are returned within one business day, including when the news is not good.
Your team
Who you will deal with.
Matters are run by the people below, not handed down.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, it is a good reason for the free call.
How soon after separating should I get advice?
As early as you can. Early advice protects your position, avoids common mistakes and keeps you inside time limits.
Can we separate while living in the same house?
Yes. Many couples separate under one roof. It helps to keep a record of how your lives changed, because it may need to be shown later.
What does it cost?
The first meeting with a solicitor is a fixed fee, quoted when you book. After that you receive a written plan and estimate for each stage, and you are told before any estimate is exceeded.
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Tell us what is going on. We will tell you where you stand.
A free 15-minute call. If it is a matter for us, you are booked in with the right solicitor before the call ends. If it is not, we will say so.