Family Lawyers Melbourne
At Galbally Parker, we understand that family law matters can be complex, emotionally charged, and legally challenging. The legal system is daunting at the best of times, but the stakes are even higher when family, children, and finances are involved.
Our family lawyers in Melbourne bring a deep understanding of cases involving intervention orders and family violence, providing compassionate and unwavering support to individuals navigating these difficult circumstances.
Speak to our team to find out your rights and how we can help you.
Our Family Law Services
Galbally Parker’s family lawyers in Melbourne assist clients in all areas of family law, with a particular focus on cases involving family violence and intervention orders. Our services include:
Why choose Galbally Parker family lawyers in Melbourne?
For over two decades, Galbally Parker has provided legal representation in family violence matters across criminal and intervention order jurisdictions. Our expansion into family law ensures that our clients receive seamless, consistent, and expert legal support across all aspects of their legal matters—without the stress of engaging multiple firms for separate proceedings.
A unified approach to family & criminal law
Unlike traditional family law firms, Galbally Parker offers integrated legal support across criminal, intervention order, and family law jurisdictions. This ensures that individuals facing family violence allegations, intervention orders, and divorce proceedings receive strategic and coordinated representation.
Whether you’re facing separation, navigating a property settlement, or dealing with the added complications of an intervention order, our unified approach helps you navigate the legal system with clarity and confidence.
Expert legal representation
Founded in 1976, Galbally Parker has built a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most experienced criminal law firms. Our family lawyers draw on decades of experience in criminal law, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive and effective legal support.
Compassionate & client-focused
We recognise that family breakdowns are not just legal disputes. We understand how deeply personal and life-altering these experiences are for our clients. While our team will work hard to secure you the best legal outcomes, we equally prioritise your well-being, your future, and the protection of your rights.
Our team is committed to providing clear advice, strategic representation, and compassionate support throughout every stage of your legal matter.
Contact our family lawyers in Melbourne
Whether you’re dealing with a divorce, property settlement, or family violence matter, our family lawyers in Melbourne are here to help.
Book a free 15 minute confidential tele-consultation for expert legal guidance
More about our family law services
Divorce lawyers
The end of a marriage is never easy, but the right legal guidance can help you confidently move forward with the best outcome for your situation.
Even when a separation starts amicably, unexpected legal challenges can arise. Our team ensures you are fully informed and prepared at every step, from mediation and parenting arrangements to asset protection and finalising financial settlements.
Our divorce lawyers can assist with:
- Navigating the divorce application process, ensuring all paperwork is filed correctly to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Understanding no-fault divorce laws in Australia, including how they apply to your unique circumstances.
- Resolving disputes around property, children, and financial settlements through negotiation or court representation.
- Managing complex divorces involving intervention orders or criminal charges, ensuring your rights and interests are protected.
Family violence lawyers
Domestic violence allegations frequently complicate family law matters, particularly those involving parenting disputes and intervention orders.
We understand the emotional toll of family violence cases and provide practical, compassionate guidance to help you navigate the legal system while prioritising your safety, security, and future.
Our family violence lawyers provide legal support in cases involving:
- Intervention orders (IVOs) and breaches, ensuring compliance with legal obligations while protecting your rights.
- Family law matters complicated by domestic violence allegations, providing strategic representation in both criminal and family court proceedings.
- Criminal charges arising from family violence claims, including defending against false accusations or ensuring the safety of victims.
- Parenting and child access disputes affected by intervention orders, balancing the child’s best interests with the rights of both parents.
Family court lawyers
When family disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation or mediation, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia may be required to make a determination.
Court proceedings can be lengthy and overwhelming, but we work to simplify the process, prepare strong legal arguments, and negotiate resolutions whenever possible to protect our clients from unnecessary stress and cost.
Our family court lawyers assist with:
- Parenting arrangements and custody disputes, ensuring decisions are made in the child’s best interests.
- Property and financial settlements, helping clients secure fair financial outcomes.
- Spousal maintenance claims, assisting those who may be entitled to financial support post-separation.
- Enforcement of existing court orders, ensuring compliance with parenting or financial agreements.
Property settlement lawyers
The division of assets following a separation can be highly contentious, particularly when financial contributions, business interests, or family violence concerns are involved.
We recognise that property settlements set the foundation for your financial future. We aim to help you achieve a fair division of assets while minimising stress, delays, and legal costs.
Our property settlement lawyers assist with:
- Determining property entitlements under the Family Law Act, ensuring an equitable division of assets.
- Asset division, including real estate, businesses, superannuation, and investments, considering both financial and non-financial contributions.
- Negotiating financial settlements to avoid costly litigation, using mediation and dispute resolution strategies.
- Managing property disputes affected by family violence allegations, ensuring victims are not disadvantaged in financial proceedings.
De facto separation lawyers
De facto relationships carry many of the same legal obligations as marriages under Australian family law. However, de facto separations can require more formal legal agreements to protect their financial interests.
As time limits apply to de facto separation claims, we encourage you to seek legal advice early to protect your entitlements. We guide clients through the process, ensuring their rights are protected and their futures are secure.
If you are ending a de facto relationship, our lawyers can help with:
- Property and asset division, ensuring all shared assets and liabilities are accounted for.
- Parenting arrangements and child support, helping clients secure the best outcome for their children.
- Financial support claims, including spousal maintenance, determining whether ongoing financial support is required.
- Protecting your legal rights in disputed separations, including cases involving intervention orders or family violence allegations.