Specialist family lawyers in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
EXPERT. EMPATHETIC. EXPERIENCED. EFFICIENT.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our executive assistant Maggi Aitken 0429 062 679 with your query.
Specialist family lawyers in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
We are a highly regarded, experienced specialist family law team
Separation and Divorce
Advising in anticipation of separation
Organising post separation living arrangements
Securing post separation interim parenting routines
Establishing interim financial arrangements
Applying for divorce
Children’s care arrangements
Meeting children’s best interests
Protecting children's safety
Tailoring care arrangements for each family
Assisting grandparents to spend time with children
Advising about Family Dispute Resolution (mediation)
Applying for parenting orders by agreement or in litigation
Property and Finances
Seeking disclosure about relationship finances
Investigating financial transactions
Dividing assets including superannuation
Resolving relationship debt
Advising about spousal support obligations
Applying for financial orders by agreement or in litigation
Finalising post separation agreements
Child support
Advising about child related financial obligations
Negotiating child support agreements
Assisting with child support litigation in courts and tribunals
Third parties in family law matters
Advising companies, trusts and family members impacted by family law disputes in negotiation and litigation
Supporting schools, accountants, financial planners with family law matters issues including subpoena.
International Family Law
Advising in relation to all international family law issues including jurisdictional matters, wealth removal, child abduction and forum disputes
Working cooperatively with overseas advisors in relation to litigation, agreements and future wealth management
Dispute Resolution in Family Law
Preparing for Family Dispute Resolution (Child focused mediation)
Preparing and attending for round table conferences and mediation
Assisting with Family Court or Federal Circuit Court court events including mediation and contested hearing dates
Family Violence
Advising about family law related physical, emotional and financial violence allegations.
Assisting with Court hearings including state Magistrate Court Family Violence Intervention Order hearing dates and alleged breach matters.
Wealth Protection in future relationships
Protecting current assets and future inheritances
Working with advisors in succession planning in business
Assisting families with multi generational wealth planning
Negotiating Financial Agreements before relationships and during relationships (“Pre nuptial Agreements” or “Cohabitation Agreements”).
We are a leading family law firm in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
We’ll advise and support you to make good decisions to resolve your circumstances.
We are Melbourne family lawyers with extensive specialist family law experience. We prefer to solve matters through negotiation however, we litigate strategically to achieve the best outcomes where necessary.
You deserve the very best family law assistance. Our founding directors are Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Family Law Specialists. We work exclusively in family law with domestic and international clients just like you. We hold ourselves to high standards and we’re confident in our ability to deliver. We’re efficient, effective and results-driven.
Meet our experts
Belinda Spong
Founding director
Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Family Law Specialist with 20 years of experience.
Doyle’s guide recognised 2019.
Best Lawyers Family Law Australia 2019 and 2020
Phone : 0455 882 296
JOANNA SHIFF
Senior Associate
7 years of experience
Phone : 0418 976 331
Emily cook
Lawyer
Phone : 0439 329 195
Aaron van der Heyden
Founding director
Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Family Law Specialist with 20 years of experience.
Best Lawyers Family Law Australia 2019 and 2020
Phone : 0425 786 882
JOANNE DEXTER
Special Counsel
Accredited Family Law Specialist with over 20 years of experience
Phone : 0409 093 809
LAUREN OSWIN
Associate Solicitor
0467 713 649
Working with us
We keep our process simple, streamlined and effective. We listen and keep you informed during every step of the process.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our executive assistant Maggi Aitken 0429 062 679 with your query.
Our family law firm is conveniently located in Melbourne's south east
624 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124
PO Box 1029, Hartwell VIC 3124
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Please don’t hesitate to contact our executive assistant Maggi Aitken with your query.
Email : maitken[at]accordfamilylaw.com.au
Phone : 0429 062 679