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Family Law Matters 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.

16/10/2026

When you’re going through separation, it can feel like the life you knew has fallen apart.

The future you imagined. The plans you made. The person you thought you’d grow old with.

And when you’re right in the middle of it, it’s hard to imagine things ever feeling okay again.
But slowly, things begin to change.

You find your feet. You make new plans. You discover parts of yourself you’d forgotten were there.

And one day, you might look around and realise you’ve built a life that feels like yours again.

If you’re in the thick of it right now, this is your reminder that your story is far from over. 🤍

09/10/2026

Step 231 on our Mt Everest climb.

Here's our latest update on our aim to help 8,847 people reach an agreement and stay out of court by 2033.

This couple had been together for many years and needed to separate their financial lives. They had already split some money after the sale of some assets, and tried their own private agreement with the help of Chat-GPT. However, that agreement was problematic - it wasn't going to work properly, which would have left some uncertainty for our client she hadn't realised.

We reviewed the AI generated agreement, explained plainly why it would not hold up and the risks it carried, and guided our client towards a safer path. We handled the negotiation and paperwork so our client did not have to carry that burden alone, keeping things calm and moving forward with care.

Our Lachlan Alimonti helped keep intact the agreement they had reached, but ensured it was properly documented through consent orders approved by the court, without a contested hearing. Our client achieved her desired outcome, with confidence that the agreement would be water-tight.

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

Step by step, we continue climbing.

29/09/2026

It's a good test to use before you hit send.

Screenshots last a lot longer than the argument does. If your matter ends up in court, your messages can be put in front of a judge, and they're read without any context about the kind of day you were having.

Keep it short, keep it about the kids or the practical arrangements, and if you're angry, sleep on the draft text before you reply - read it again with fresh eyes in the morning.

🏖️ SCHOOL’S OUT!For children with separated parents, school holidays can mean spending longer stretches of time in each ...
25/09/2026

🏖️ SCHOOL’S OUT!

For children with separated parents, school holidays can mean spending longer stretches of time in each home.

One of the best things we can give them during that time? Permission to simply enjoy it.

đź’› Let them miss their other parent.
A child can be having a wonderful time with you and still miss Mum or Dad. Both things can be true.

đź’› Keep the adult responsibilities with the adults.
Children shouldn’t have to carry messages between homes, organise arrangements or worry about how the other parent is feeling without them.

đź’› Let them enjoy both homes, without guilt.
They should be able to come home excited about what they did, where they went and the fun they had, knowing you’ll be happy to hear about it.

School holidays are their break too.

Give them permission to love both parents, enjoy both homes and simply be kids.

25/09/2026

Step 230 on our Mt Everest climb.

We are proud to have helped another family reach a peaceful resolution without a contested trip to court. This matter involved the end of a long-term relationship, a complex financial picture and many months of careful work, but it was ultimately resolved by agreement, allowing our client to close this chapter and begin the next one.

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

Step by step, we continue climbing.

18/09/2026

Checking their socials after a separation is more common than most people admit.

If it's keeping you stuck, it's okay to mute them for a while. They won't be notified, and you can undo it whenever you're ready.

Give yourself time. It usually gets easier in ways you don't notice straight away.

11/09/2026

Step 229 on our Mt Everest climb.

Not every client wants a lawyer front and centre. This one was concerned about how their former partner might react, so we stayed in the background, helped draft the offers, and checked the final documents to make sure the Orders matched what had been agreed.

Quiet support, but an important role. The result was an amicable settlement, reached out of court.

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

Step by step, we continue climbing.

Being a dad is about so much more than a title. It is in the time spent together, the lessons passed on, the encourageme...
05/09/2026

Being a dad is about so much more than a title. It is in the time spent together, the lessons passed on, the encouragement, the laughs and simply being there when it matters. In family law, we are reminded often just how important those everyday moments can be for children. This Father’s Day, we hope all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers and father figures in our community feel celebrated for the special part they play in their children’s lives.

04/09/2026

Sometimes the right decision can still hurt.

You can grieve what you hoped your relationship would be and still know that choosing a different future is the right thing for you.

Peace doesn’t always arrive without heartbreak. Sometimes, you have to walk through one to find the other. 🤍

Save this for a day you need the reminder.

30/08/2026

We’re incredibly excited to share that Tiani has officially received her Practising Certificate. She’s now a fully fledged Solicitor!

We’ve had the privilege of watching the hard work, learning and determination that has gone into reaching this milestone - and now we get to celebrate her as she steps into this next chapter of her legal career.

Tiani, we’re so proud to have you as part of the Family Law Matters team as a Graduate Solicitor, and can’t wait to see the lawyer you continue to become.

Please join us in giving her a HUGE congratulations below. 🥂👏

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