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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

Changes to Divorce Applications from 10 June 2025

Changes to Divorce Applications from 10 June 2025

The Family Law Amendment Act, which comes into effect from 10 June 2025, contains a number of amendments that will alter the Family Law Act and change the way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia deal with applications for divorce.
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Family law changes for property matters from June 2025

Family law changes for property matters from June 2025

The Family Law Amendment Act contains a number of amendments that will alter the Family Law Act and change the way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia approach property matters. In this blog, we explore the major changes to the Act and how they may impact your family law property matter.
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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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