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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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How is cryptocurrency treated in a family law property settlement?

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Why it's critical to know where your original Will is kept

Storing your original Will safely is one of the most overlooked parts of estate planning. Find out your options in Victoria, and what happens if the original can't be found.
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Gambling and family law: how it can affect your property settlement

Wondering how gambling affects a property settlement? We break down the Family Law Act changes and recent Court decisions on gambling and wastage.
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DNA paternity testing in family law: what you need to know - Smith Family Law - Melbourne, Sunshine, Williamstown

DNA paternity testing in family law: what you need to know

Wondering how DNA testing fits into a family law dispute? We explain when the Court can order parentage testing, what the law presumes about paternity, and what happens if someone refuses to comply.
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