One of the most highly regarded and trusted family law firms in Melbourne.
From the moment you meet with our family lawyers, you’ll experience professionalism, service, support, and guidance through all your family law matters and cases. We take the time to listen carefully to your situation and obtain a deep understanding of the outcomes you are looking to achieve.
Working with Rockwell Bates Lawyers
Rockwell Bates is one of the most highly regarded and trusted family law firms in Melbourne with a wealth of experience in both simple and complex property and parenting cases across a full spectrum of issues. On the financial side this includes dealing with both small and large asset pools, family trusts and corporate entities, business and real estate valuations, superannuation splits, international property, spousal maintenance and Binding Financial Agreements. In relation to children, our work includes acting in relocation disputes, family violence matters, contravention applications, parenting alienation, cases involving substance abuse and mental health issues, and child support matters.
Alongside our experience, what sets us apart is:
In recognition of the emotional toll that family law disputes can cause on participants, we have introduced a ground-breaking new offering for families – the Rockwell Bates Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach – designed to help our family law clients through the most difficult emotional time and ensure they are nurturing themselves and their children as they navigate the pathway forward.
We provide access to a unique Rockwell Bates Family Law Funding solution to ensure those with large asset pools but limited cash availability can still get the best legal representation.
Family Law FAQs
If all parties involved in the separation are amicable, and the situation is easy to resolve, then no, you don’t need a lawyer. However, if there is property, assets or cash involved, or the custody of children, then a lawyer is highly recommended. It helps to keep the situation as fair and equitable as possible.
Family Court matters can take a few years to fully settle, depending on how complicated the relationships of the separating parties are. Often, if the divorce proceedings end up in Family Court, there are issues which need to be resolved, and it can take time.
No, not all matters end up in court. If all parties are amenable and can sort through the separation in the lawyer’s office, you can keep it out of the courts.
This is financial support given by one party of the marriage, to the other party, when the second party is unable to support themselves financially.