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Separation Checklist

Taking the first step towards a new beginning can be daunting.

Your Separation Journey: Essential Considerations Checklist

Begin Your Journey With Confidence

Taking the first step towards a new beginning can be daunting. Our ‘Your Separation Journey: Essential Considerations Checklist’ is a supportive guide designed to bring clarity and comfort about the actions you must consider at the start of your separation or divorce process.

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  • Understand key safety measures
  • Learn about interim parenting arrangements
  • Navigate living and financial changes with ease
  • CONSULTATION OPTIONS

How to Get Started

Mount Eliza

Unit 1 / 24A Ranelagh Drive Mount Eliza VIC 3930

Mornington Peninsula and Bayside clients

Malvern

49-51 Station Street Malvern VIC 3144

Melbourne inner east and citywide clients

Telephone or Online

1300 413 997

Discovery Calls are made over the telephone and all other consultations are available via a secure online video call.

All consultations available in person or by phone and secure video. Three ways to connect:

Book a Confidential Consultation

1300 413 997

Not sure yet? Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call.

Free

Discovery Call

15 min

  • A short phone or video call to discuss your situation and whether we are the right fit. No charge, no obligation.
  • You are not yet sure whether you need a lawyer, or you want to ask a few questions before committing to a full consultation.

Initial Consultation

$495 incl. GST

90 min

  • A full one-on-one session covering your legal position, options, and recommended next steps. In person or online.
  • You are ready to understand your legal position clearly and leave with a practical action plan.

Pre-mediation conference

$750 incl. GST

90 min

  • Strategic preparation for mediation, including a written letter of advice. In person or online.
  • You have mediation coming up and want to walk in prepared, confident, and legally informed.

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