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Collaborative Family Law Specialists; helping families soar during difficult times At Family Law Matters, we want to help good people heal the conflict.

If you are thinking about separating from your partner, you may be worried about contacting a lawyer – everyone’s heard the stories of the “bad divorce” that turned into a nasty court battle. We want to keep your family out of court. We believe you should experience a more positive way to end a relationship. If you would like to explore your options and know more about how to separate in a private and peaceful way, email or call for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

09/05/2026

Mother's Day landed differently for me this year.

I found myself thinking about a client I worked with last year. She showed up to every appointment on time, composed, prepared. Always had the documents ready. Always had a plan.

What she didn't always have was someone to pick up the children if a mediation ran late, or someone to tell her she was doing an incredible job.

She was holding everything together - the school runs, the paperwork, the fear - while quietly going through one of the hardest things a person can go through.

That takes a kind of strength that doesn't get talked about enough.

So today, if you're the mum who's navigating something hard and still showing up anyway, I want you to know that it doesn't go unnoticed.

Not by me.

Not by the people around you, even if they don't always say it.

You're doing more than you realise. 💙

06/04/2026

Step 142 on our Mt Everest climb.

This step reflects a matter guided by Veronica involving a tricky super split. While it was not without its challenges, both parties were pleased with the outcome, and especially our client, who was grateful for the quick resolution.

Every step in this climb represents a family moving forward with greater clarity, less conflict and a result they can feel at peace with.

We are proud to keep climbing, one family at a time.

27/03/2026

We are now at Step 141 on our Mt Everest climb.

You may remember that our last update marked Step 92. At the time, our Mt Everest project reflected the number of families we had helped stay out of court from 1 January 2023 onwards.

More recently, we took a step back and realised how meaningful it would be to also acknowledge ALL the families we have supported over the years. This post is dedicated to the families we helped in 2022. When we revisited 2022, we found that 48 families were able to stay out of court with our guidance.

Adding those 48 families to our count took us from Step 92 to Step 140.

That means the family we supported this past week now brings us to Step 141.

Each step in this climb represents a family, a story, and a resolution reached with care, courage and support.

Step by step, we continue climbing.

27/02/2026

Another flashback! - Step 92 involved untangling competing priorities, managing uncertainty around future earning capacity, and working through sensitive personal circumstances. Progress came from thoughtful planning and direct conversations that kept the focus on solutions rather than process.

Measured steps can still lead to meaningful change.

18/02/2026

Flashback! - Step 88 reflects the resolution of a family law matter involving complex structures, income disparity, health considerations, and careful planning for future needs. At times, the issues felt layered and difficult to untangle.

By prioritising practical discussions around the table rather than prolonged correspondence, clarity was achieved sooner and momentum was maintained. This approach allowed the focus to stay on solutions, not conflict.

With steady guidance and considered decision making, the family was able to move forward with certainty and a clearer path ahead.

One step at a time.

13/02/2026

Your first solo Valentine’s Day might be the last thing you want to think about this weekend, but here at Family Law Matters we believe it should be a time to celebrate 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

Our first top tip to survive your first solo Valentine’s Day is to give yourself a theme song. Our chief conflict healer, Antonella Sanderson gives this advice:

“𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘶𝘱. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 (𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦’𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺) 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘺, 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘺 - 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘬.

𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘮 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 “𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦” 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘤 - 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦! 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳.”

Find “your” song, and have it ready to go whenever you need a pick-me-up.

If you would like a few more gentle tips for getting through Valentine’s Day after separation, we have shared a blog that you might find helpful here:
https://familylawmatters.com.au/enjoying-your-first-solo.../

13/02/2026

Even though we have moved beyond 100 steps on our Mt Everest climb, some moments are worth pausing on.

Step 87 represents the resolution of a family law matter where emotions were high, communication had broken down, and uncertainty about the future felt heavy on our client. There were difficult decisions and important conversations, but by taking a calm and practical approach, what once felt overwhelming became manageable.

With clear advice and steady guidance, our client moved from feeling stuck to feeling informed and supported, and ultimately reached a place of certainty and closure.

07/02/2026

“There is rarely a perfect time to say it.”

One of the hardest questions people ask themselves when a relationship is no longer working is not whether to separate, but when.

Many people wait for a moment that feels clear, calm, or certain. Others hold on longer than they planned, hoping things might settle or improve. In reality, timing is rarely perfect, but preparation, clarity, and understanding can make a meaningful difference to how separation unfolds.

We have shared a blog that explores what often sits beneath this question, including clarity, emotional readiness, and the importance of understanding your position before taking the next step.

If this is something you have been quietly thinking about, you may find it helpful.
🔗 https://familylawmatters.com.au/is-there-a-right-time-to-separate/

06/02/2026

Feel Good February is an organisation aimed at lifting the positive vibe in the community by promoting good deeds and random acts of kindness.

For parents who are separated or navigating change, small acts of kindness between co-parents can make a meaningful difference. Children notice how their parents treat one another, and even simple moments of respect can help them feel more secure and supported.
If it feels possible this month, here are a few gentle ways parents can show kindness toward a co-parent, for the benefit of the children watching.

• Encouraging children to write a card, make a drawing, or send a message, not because of a specific requirement or event, just "because".
• Complimenting your co-parent's clothing, hair or something else about them during your next changeover with the children;
• Saying "thank you" to your co-parent for a helpful effort they have made, even if it was something small.

Sometimes, these small choices can have a lasting impact on how children experience family change.

04/02/2026

Although we have passed 100 steps on our Mt Everest climb we couldn't pass up the opportunity to flashback to this specific step...83.

Recently, we finalised a matter that has been quite a journey. The asset pool was large and complex, and at times the choices felt overwhelming for our client. But step by step, with clarity and compassion, we helped them move through a process that had once felt impossible.

What made this matter truly special was the collaborative spirit on both sides. Each solicitor was a specialist collaborative family lawyer, committed to guiding the family toward resolution with respect and understanding. When everyone is rowing in the same direction, the path opens up.

We are proud of the way this family showed courage in their decision making, and grateful we could support them to reach a peaceful and balanced outcome.

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