Welcome to DG Family Law -
Family Lawyers in Melbourne

DG Family Law stands as a beacon of professional family law services in Melbourne’s bustling south-eastern corridor. As a boutique family law firm, we have a reputation for our expertise and commitment to resolving complex family law matters with understanding, empathy and a personal touch. Our reputation as family law solicitors has been built during years of consistent service by a team of trusted family lawyers. We are experienced in balancing the technicalities of family law and the emotional challenges and sensitivities often involved in family law proceedings. Our family lawyers, family law solicitors, and family law attorneys combine our extensive legal knowledge with compassionate understanding to navigate you through the journey of family law.

Our clients rely on us for the highest quality legal services. These range from matters of defacto and married relationship law, child support, property settlement, spousal maintenance and more complex international family law cases. Furthermore, as advocates for the underdog, we serve as family violence lawyers, providing legal support and representation to victims and survivors of family violence and family breakdown. As dedicated Family Court lawyers, we strive to present a robust case before the Family Courts, represent your best interests while aiming to minimise your legal costs. Equipped with the expertise of family law lawyers and family law solicitors, our team is adept at negotiating binding financial agreements, family law settlements and safeguarding your assets in the wake of relationship breakdown.

At DG Family Law, we don’t just see ourselves as a firm; we are a family that understands, empathises, and supports our clients through challenging times. As professional family lawyers, we are committed to our clients, where we continually strive to deliver the highest quality legal services. Whether you are seeking the best family lawyers in Melbourne to handle a property settlement or need the assistance of an experienced family law solicitor for a parenting arrangement, DG Family Law is here to guide you through every step.

Navigating Family Law Matters with DG Family Lawyers

Family law matters can be complex and emotionally challenging. Our Melbourne family lawyers are well-versed in all aspects of family law. They are equipped to handle matters such as property settlements, parenting arrangements, family violence orders, and more. Our family law lawyers understand the difficulties that people face when undergoing family law proceedings, whether that be feeling overwhelmed by the court system or dealing with the emotions involved in a relationship breakdown, our family lawyers put people first and strive to meetyour needs and outcomes We have the family law expertise necessary to guide you through these difficult times.

Our Services - Family Law Solicitors

As family law solicitors we specialise in several areas including relationship law, international family law (Hague convention) cases, and family violence intervention order and criminal law matters. We provide comprehensive family law services tailored to your unique circumstances and needs. From legal representation to advice on the separation process, asset protection, or relationship breakdown - our team is here to help.

Parenting Arrangements and Property Settlement

It is important to us that our advocacy results in our client’s spending more time with their children. At the same time, we are working in an imperfect system, where we give grounded advice on the process and the outcomes that you can expect depending on your circumstances. Our family law lawyers excel in negotiating fair property and financial settlements, including those involving self-managed superannuation funds. Our family law lawyers also draft, negotiate and navigate parenting arrangements, including obtaining consent orders, or creating a private parenting plan.

Collaborative Law Approach

Where possible, our team of family law solicitors believes in a collaborative law approach. This means we work with all parties involved, focusing on achieving a resolution without the need for court proceedings. We also recognise that sometimes you simply need someone who can advocate for your rights, where we are prepared to act as your Family Court lawyers to advance your case and safeguard your rights.

Domestic Violence and Family Violence Lawyers

At DG Family Law, we are committed to supporting people who have experienced domestic violence and family violence. Whether you are seeking a property settlement, or having to navigate an intervention order, we are experienced at helping people to navigate these difficult situations. We offer legal services aimed at protecting you and your loved ones in such situations including applying for intervention orders, defending intervention orders or seeking to negotiate out of criminal charges for breaching an intervention order . We are your local family violence lawyers in Melbourne.

Cost of Family Lawyer in Melbourne

We understand that legal costs can be a concern for many people. That's why we offer an initial no obligation phone chat to briefly discuss your family law matter and point you in the right direction. Depending on your circumstances, we will generally charge an initial fee of $220 to $440 for an Initial Strategic Consultation where we will seek to understand your unique situation and provide you with a clear understanding of the next steps in navigating your family law matter. We provide the right advice for your situation at the right time. While we do not claim to be cheap, we do claim to provide market-leading services.

Our Legal Team – Melbourne’s Best Family Lawyers

You might say that our legal team consists of the best family lawyers in Melbourne. While we may not say we are the best solicitors in the city, we do a very good job at it. We are dedicated to helping you navigate the legal process to protect your family and other interests that are important to you. As professional family lawyers in Melbourne, we understand the unique challenges you face, and we strive to make the process as smooth as possible.