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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

Do I need a section 60I certificate before applying for parenting orders?

Do I need a section 60I certificate before applying for parenting orders?

If you're thinking about applying for parenting orders in Australia, you may need a section 60I certificate first. This certificate shows that you’ve tried to resolve your parenting dispute through family dispute resolution (FDR) before going to court.
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Pets and the family law system – changes from June 2025

Pets and the family law system – changes from June 2025

In this blog, we will discuss the changes to the Family Law Act that came into effect on 10 June 2025 and how your family pets or companion animals may be affected by these changes.
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A guide to probate requisitions and how to deal with them

A guide to probate requisitions and how to deal with them

When applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration in Victoria, the process can be delayed if the Supreme Court issues a probate requisition. This blog explains what a probate requisition is, why it may be issued, and how to respond.
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When will the Court reconsider parenting orders? - Clarification of the Rice v Asplund rule

When will the Court reconsider parenting orders? - Clarification of the Rice v Asplund rule

Changes to the Family Law Act, specifically the introduction of section 65DAAA, have raised questions about how final parenting orders will be reconsidered in light of the longstanding Rice v Asplund precedent.
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