• Family Lawyers Melbourne

    Our Melbourne family lawyers deliver results with integrity.

    Located near Melbourne, our law firm consists of a dedicated team of Family Lawyers that collaborate with you to achieve favourable results across a range of Family Law matters.

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Expert Guidance

You can always rely on the quality and integrity of our advice, and know that we will always prioritise your best interests.

Supportive & Compassionate

Our team of family lawyers take a holistic, compassionate approach to supporting you through your family law matters.

Fair Negotiations

We firmly believe in reaching fair outcomes, using collaborative law and mediation to reach agreements wherever possible.


Our Melbourne family lawyers will support you, even in the most difficult moments.

We know that navigating family law matters isn't easy. If you are experiencing a family or relationship breakdown, emotions and stress can take a toll.

You'd probably prefer not to deal with legal matters and lawyers during times that are already hard enough, we understand that. We focus on supporting you and your family to achieve best-case scenario outcomes, whenever possible.

You'll find our team supportive, compassionate, and committed to achieving the most amicable and affordable solutions for you. We aim to avoid the court process wherever we can by successfully negotiating fair agreements that allow you to move forward with your life.

How can a family lawyer help me in resolving family disputes?

Laws can be complex and sometimes near impossible to understand. Having a good family lawyer to help interpret the laws and help guide you through your family dispute will provide you with more options that give you a significant advantage.

Family lawyers will assist with negotiations on your behalf, organise mediation, use collaborative law approaches to resolve the matters and give you peace of mind knowing that you are making informed decisions that are in your best interest.

Our family lawyers work to ensure your needs and opinions are heard and that a fair outcome is reached.


Family & Relationships

Tonkin Law are family law experts. If you're looking for quality legal advice from experienced family lawyers, contact the Tonkin Legal Group today.

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Wills & Estate Planning

Everyone should consult an estate lawyer prior to writing a will. Tonkin Law are experts in wills and estate planning. Contact us today to find out more.

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Property & Conveyancing

Get expert advice and support when buying property from the property and conveyancing team at Tonkin Law with our comprehensive conveyancing service

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What is family law, and what areas does it cover?


How do you choose the right family lawyer for your case?

It's important to select a lawyer with experience in the area you need assistance in and who takes an approach you are comfortable with.

It's worth researching, asking around to see if anyone can recommend someone, and taking time to read reviews and get a feel for who you will be working with.

Seeking a lawyer who is an accredited family law specialist can also be wise when dealing with complex or high-conflict matters.



Our family lawyers are dedicated in achieving a fair outcome for relationships that are near or past the point of breakdown.

At Tonkin Law, our team are genuinely committed to creating positive outcomes for you. We pride ourselves on acting with integrity, providing the necessary support to you and your family at all stages that we work with you.

To speak with one of our Family Lawyers in Melbourne today, Book an Appointment or call us on (03) 9435 9044.


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Our Family Law Services

Pre-nuptial agreements

Get your pre-nuptial agreement drafted by Tonkin Law. This is a very important document and you should seek experts in pre-nuptial agreement law to draft it

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Fixed fee pre-separation advice

As experienced divorce lawyers, we offer our clients pre-separation advice to help protect the best interests of everyone involved. Find out more online

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Negotiating separation

Tonkin Law has team of experienced divorce lawyers who can help couples in the process of negotiating separation while protecting everyone's best interests

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Finalising your divorce

Tonkin Law can help you in the process of finalising your divorce. Call us today to speak with one of our experienced divorce lawyers, confidentially.

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Dealing with family violence

We help anyone experiencing family violence & have a supportive family law team to provide you with the advice you need to protect yourself and your family

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Defending an Intervention Order

Our team of family lawyers can help people who have been served with an intervention order and offer advice and information to improve understanding.

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