FAMILY LAW · NORTH MELBOURNE
CLEAR
ADVICE
WHEN
FAMILY LIFE CHANGES.
Calm direction.
Separation can bring legal, financial and parenting decisions at the same time. We help you understand what matters now, what can wait and how to move forward with a practical plan.
30 min
complimentary call for new clients
Direct lawyer access
Speak with the lawyer handling your matter
Practical strategy
Advice shaped around your priorities
Resolution focused
Negotiation and mediation where suitable
Multilingual service
English, Spanish and Korean
START WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING
YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE EVERYTHING WORKED OUT.
Choose the situation closest to yours. We will help identify the legal issues, the information you need and the next sensible step.
Understand your position early.
Get clear advice about immediate practical steps, divorce, communication and the decisions that do—and do not—need to be made now.
Talk to a family lawyer →Keep the focus on workable arrangements.
Advice about parenting plans, consent orders, time arrangements, parental responsibility, relocation and urgent parenting concerns.
Talk to a family lawyer →See the whole financial picture.
Identify the asset pool, disclosure obligations, contributions and future needs before negotiating a property settlement.
Talk to a family lawyer →CLARITY FIRST
Know where
you stand before deciding what comes next.
We give you a clear view of your position, realistic pathways and likely costs—without adding unnecessary conflict.
HOW WE CAN HELP
SUPPORT FOR
EACH PART OF
YOUR SEPARATION.
Some clients need one carefully defined piece of advice. Others need support from initial strategy through to final agreement or court orders.
Separation & divorce
Understand the legal process, timing requirements and practical steps following separation.
Discuss your situation →Parenting arrangements
Advice about parenting plans, consent orders, decision-making, time arrangements and urgent concerns.
Discuss your situation →Property settlements
Identify the asset pool, assess contributions and negotiate a fair division of property and finances.
Discuss your situation →Consent orders
Record agreed parenting or financial arrangements in clear, enforceable court orders.
Discuss your situation →Financial agreements
Advice and preparation for binding financial agreements before, during or after a relationship.
Discuss your situation →Mediation & court
Prepare for negotiation and mediation, or receive representation when court proceedings are necessary.
Discuss your situation →Intervention orders
Advice for applicants and respondents in family violence or personal safety intervention order matters.
Discuss your situation →WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
A CALM PROCESS
WITH A CLEAR DIRECTION.
You will know what we are doing, why it matters and what decision is required from you.
01
Understand your position
We listen to what has happened, identify urgent issues and explain the legal framework.
02
Choose a strategy
We discuss realistic pathways, including negotiation, mediation, consent orders or court.
03
Work towards resolution
We progress the matter clearly and keep you informed about decisions, costs and next steps.
FAMILY LAWYERS WHO LISTEN—AND SPEAK PLAINLY.
Your matter will not disappear into a large team. You will have direct access to an approachable lawyer who understands your circumstances and the strategy for your matter.
Claudia Sanchez
Claudia provides clear, practical advice across Family Law, Property and Conveyancing, and Wills and Estates. Her approach is direct, approachable and focused on helping clients understand their options.
Meet Claudia →
Ha Yeon Seo
Ha Yeon combines careful legal analysis with calm, personal service. Her practice focuses predominantly on Family Law, and she helps individuals and families understand their options during important and sensitive legal matters.
Meet Ha Yeon →COMMON QUESTIONS
USEFUL ANSWERS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
General information cannot replace advice about your circumstances, but it can help you understand the usual pathway.
No. Divorce and property settlement are separate legal processes. Time limits can apply after divorce or the breakdown of a de facto relationship, so early advice is important.
In many cases, agreed parenting or financial arrangements can be documented through consent orders. We can advise whether the proposed terms are appropriate and prepare the required documents.
Many family law matters resolve through negotiation or mediation. Court may be necessary where agreement cannot be reached, disclosure is inadequate, or safety and urgency require intervention.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
CALM, PRACTICAL SUPPORT THROUGH FAMILY LAW MATTERS.
★★★★★
“Ha Yeon was with me every step of the way — professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. She made sure I was always informed and prepared, and I never felt alone in the process.”
— Ray K., Google review
SPEAK WITH A LAWYER
START WITH ONE
CLEAR CONVERSATION.
Tell us briefly what is happening. We will explain whether we can assist and the most useful next step.