Family Lawyers Melbourne
At Rowan Skinners & Associates we serve clients dealing with all areas of family law and divorce disputes. We offer a wide range of services, including divorce and child support assessment, child custody, and child support payments, property settlement, spousal maintenance, family law disputes, violence and LGBTIQA+ matters and binding child support agreements. We are here to provide the legal representation you need.
Rowan is an experienced legal practitioner who has knowledge across multiple jurisdictions and legal disciplines. As a barrister for 15 years, Rowan understands evidence and court proceedings and as a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Family Law, he provides the most considered and informed legal and practical advice to clients.
Our Family Law Services in Melbourne
Divorce Lawyer
If you and your partner have decided to end your marriage and seek legal advice, then choosing the right divorce lawyers…
Child Custody
It is very important for separated couples to reach agreement on parenting matters when appropriate…
Property Disputes
Most separated couples need a property and financial settlement following the…
Intervention Orders
We regularly act on behalf of clients involved in family violence and in intervention order proceedings…
Spousal Maintenance
We would ordinarily immediately determine whether there is an immediate need for a party to obtain spousal maintenance…
Same Sex Relationships
In most cases the family law issues, that applies to same sex relationships about parenting…
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Our Memberships and Accreditations
Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Family Law
- Family Law Section Law Council of Australia
- Property Law Committee Law Institute of Victoria
- Criminal Law Section Law Institute of Victoria
- Property and Maintenance Committee (LIV)
- Courts Committee (LIV)
- Family Law Section Executive Committee (LIV)
Experienced & Responsive Family Lawyers in Melbourne
Rowan Skinner and Associates is an eclectic family law firm with experienced and expert family lawyers. We provide considered and responsive legal advice tailored to your best interests.
Rowan strives to:
- Take the burden of stress off you
- Resolve the matter in a timely fashion
- Provide sound, clear, and knowledgeable advice
If you have recently separated or divorced and need advice on a property settlements or child custody, Rowan’s support and experience will guide you through situation and get you the best outcome you deserve.
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Why Work With Rowan Skinner & Associates Family Lawyers?
Rowan will be by your side from start to finish to help you navigate a complicated legal system during a difficult time. Our experienced and affordable family lawyers in Melbourne aim to resolve your family law matter in an efficient and timely manner, so you may move on with your life.
People-focused
We are a small and personable firm. You will only have to correspond with one lawyer who will guide you through the process every step of the way.
Cost and Time Effective
80% of our matters are settled without having to go through expensive court proceedings or litigation.
Calm and Clear
We provide straightforward and clear advice that helps you know your rights and demystifies legal complexities.
Highly Skilled and Experienced
Rowan has second-to-none experience and specialist knowledge of family and criminal law that is unmatched across the legal profession.
Local
We are a local community legal practise that offers attentive and informed counsel tailored to your personal situation.
Alleviates Stress
Our sound and calm approach takes the burden off you and gives you peace of mind during a time of high stress.
Melbourne Family Law Specialists
Rowan will listen to you and be by your side from start to finish helping you get the fair and equitable outcome you deserve.
Rowan’s expertise, experience and empathy will guide you through your family law matter, whether it is a complex trusts case or a simple divorce.
Having been a professional family lawyer for 35 years, Rowan knows the system and can get the best outcome for you in a timely and stressless fashion.
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Our Process
Initial Phone Consultation
This is a no obligation consultation where we can get a sense of your matter and advise you of your next steps. We exchange details and arrange a time and place for a full consultation.
Meeting
This is an in-depth meeting that typically goes for an hour where we seek to know the facts of your matter. You can choose whether to meet in our offices in Clifton Hill or Melbourne CBD or have a virtual consultation via Zoom.
We will provide you with:
- Initial advice
- An estimation of the timeframe and costs.
- An opportunity for you to ask any questions of us.
Client Engagement
- Confirm and effect instructions
- Receive and assess disclosure
- Gather reports and evidence
Proceed to Act
- Approach other side
- Act in litigation or mediation (if relevant)
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Areas We Service in Melbourne and Surroundings
We can deal with family and criminal law matters across any state or territory in Australia through video or phone consultation. Our firm works with our local community in Clifton Hill and surrounds.
- Clifton Hill
- Northcote
- Collingwood
- Fitzroy
- Richmond
- Carlton
- Abbotsford
- Burnley
- Kew
- Ivanhoe
- Brunswick
- North Melbourne
- Kensington
- East Melbourne
- Preston
- Thornbury
- Cremorne
- South Yarra
- Prahran
- Toorak
- Malvern
- South Melbourne
- Albert Park
- Port Melbourne
- Alphington
- Heidelberg
- Fairfield
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Properly assigning debts in de facto relationship cases involving corporations
How does the Family Court treat parties’ debts and what happens when there is nothing left? In some cases, parties can get to the end of a relationship and they are significantly in debt. Possibly, they have enjoyed life too much. This can lead to difficulties in...
When Property Valuation Mistakes Lead to an Appeal
How does an inaccurate property valuation affect settlement in separation proceedings? Property settlement after separation can be complex, especially when significant assets are involved. Valuations of property, whether real property or otherwise, form an important...
Family Court Ruling in Family Violence Parenting Case
Here at Rowan Skinner and Associates Lawyers, we are Melbourne Child Custody Lawyers. We act for parents in parenting negotiations and in Family Court and FCFCOA court cases involving child custody disputes. In the recent FCFCOA decision of Hannigan & Hannigan by...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Family Law
How To Get A Divorce In Victoria?
- In Australia, you can apply for a divorce within 12 months of separation.
- You do not need to prove fault on the part of the person you are seeking to divorce.
- If there are children under the age of 18 years, either one party or lawyer for the parties needs to attend the Court on the application to explain to the Court the arrangements in place for the children.
How Much Does A Divorce Cost?
Click here to read an explanation of what the cost of divorcing your partner will be and the factors that can change the basic legal costs amount.
What Are the Rules For Property Settlement?
When it comes to the way property is settled or divided in a divorce there are rules set out, however each separation is different. We have many blog posts on property settlement, and this one discusses the potential of 50 / 50 property and financial settlements.
How Does A Court Divide Property?
There are many different factors which can all affect the way property is divided by a court during a divorce. Click the link to see an outline of the main rules which apply.
What Happens If My Partner Has Lost / Wasted Assets?
The common cause of wanting to know what happens if a spouse has wasted assets is gambling. Here we explain what action a family court may take in this case.
Can my spouse refuse a divorce application and what happens if this is the case?
If you want to get a divorce, you may be wondering if your spouse can refuse to accept a divorce application or not. Here we explain the procedure of what can happen if there is resistance to divorce procedures.
How is Custody of Children Decided?
Child custody is often a major contributor to complications in divorce proceedings. If you are wondering how custody of children is decided in Victoria, the follow this link for more information.
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