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The team at Smith Family Law has over 30 years of family law and probate/estate litigation experience. We are experts in our field with the technical skills and foresight to provide practical and outcome focused advice to our clients from the outset.

We listen to your needs and provide clear advice so that we can resolve matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Smith Family Law services clients across Victoria in family law, probate and estate litigation, with offices in Melbourne, Sunshine and Williamstown.

We focus on negotiating settlements and resolving issues quickly and amicably with the aim to keep both costs and stress to a minimum. We help empower our clients through one of the most stressful times in their lives while acknowledging that agreement will not always be reached. If that happens in your case, we provide expert representation and guidance at court.

Providing a high level of service, empathy and understanding for our clients is at the core of what we do.

How can we help you today?

03 8625 8957 info@smithfamilylaw.com.au

We're here to help deliver a clear path forward to secure your family's future. Getting professional advice early is a great step.

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Latest Blogs & News

Can family violence change the way my property is split after separation?

Can family violence change the way my property is split after separation?

Significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975, effective from 10 June 2025, reshape how the law determines property settlements in cases involving family violence.
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Your guide to separation while living under one roof

Your guide to separation while living under one roof

Separating from your partner while still living together can be one of the most challenging experiences in a relationship. Although each situation will differ, this blog provides some guidelines for how to navigate a separation under one roof.
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Child relocation in family law

Child relocation in family law

Moving to a new home is a significant change for a child, especially for children involved in family law matters. In this blog, we look at how child relocation is considered after separation or divorce and the different options available to parents for reaching an outcome in their child’s best interests.
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After separation, can my child decide which parent they wish to live with?

After separation, can my child decide which parent they wish to live with?

Where a child lives and which parent they live with is one of the most difficult issues for separating families. If family law proceedings have begun, the Court can make orders determining a child’s living arrangements, including the overnight time they spend at each parent’s house.
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