Family Law Geelong

Harwood Andrews Geelong family lawyers have a well earned reputation in Geelong, the Surf Coast and Western Victoria for providing sound, strategic, timely and cost effective family law advice and Family Court representation across a vast range of issues associated with marriages and domestic relationships. We provide expert legal representation in issues arising from relationship separations including:

• Custody of Children and Child Support
• Mediation & Counselling
• Divorce
• Property and Financial Settlements
• Prenuptial Agreements, Relationship Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements.
• Spousal Maintenance
• The status of a Will following a separation or divorce
• Family law issues specific to those involved in agriculture and farming

Our Geelong family lawyers are experienced, talented and committed. They understand family law and how it affects their clients. Many of our divorce and family lawyers are accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as Family Law Specialists.

• We strive to help our Geelong and Surf Coast clients through a very difficult period by providing advice which is both sensitive and practical.
• We seek to identify and implement strategies aimed to achieve the best outcomes for our clients in a cost effective and timely manner.
• We provide our clients with support and compassion which is essential when dealing with the emotion and stress of a separation.
• We assist our clients to negotiate appropriate settlements which wherever possible avoid the cost, delay and stress associated with going to Court. However, when negotiations are unsuccessful we ensure our clients are also strongly represented before the Court.
• We provide specialist advice on the complicated financial and taxation issues associated with companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds which often arise in the context of separation and divorce.

Property Settlements in Family Law

Other services:

• Property Enquiries
  During a relationship couples will usually acquire various assets which need to be divided in the unfortunate event of a separation. The most common assets being the family home and investment properties, which sometimes need to be sold following a separation. Harwood Andrews Lawyers experienced Property Law Department can assist you with all property and conveyancing issues including the sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties and the leasing of commercial premises.
• Wills & Estates Enquiries
  There are a number of important life experiences which require a review of a person's Will. Among the most significant and common is a separation whether or not a divorce follows. Following a separation or divorce, urgent consideration should be given as to how the terms of you Will should be changed or indeed the possible unintended consequences of not having a Will.
  Harwood Andrews Lawyers can assist you with all Will and Estate matters including Wills, Testamentary Trusts, Succession Planning, Superannuation Death Benefits and Powers of Attorney.