Family Lawyers Melbourne
Empowering individuals with expert guidance in family law. We educate, advocate and navigate the complexities for you, ensuring your rights and best interests are protected.
We Simplify The Process
You’ll have your questions answered, understand your entitlements and ensure you have clarity about your family law matter.
We Listen
We make time to hear your individual story so that we can guide you to the best outcome.
A Client-Centred Firm
You’ll be working with a small team, ensuring you get the personalised service and attention you deserve.
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Handling Complex Divorces & Separations For More Than 60 Years
Finding it confusing to understand the legal components of divorce and separation? You are not alone. Our team will answer your questions and ensure you know what’s next and how to best move forward. Whether you are formalising parenting arrangements or trying to reach an agreement for property settlement, the team at Maeve O’Brien & Associates is here to support you through challenging times.
Your Trusted Advocates for Family Law Matters
Maeve O’Brien & Associates are deeply dedicated to providing quality advice, guidance and expertise across all family law matters. We understand that every relationship and family is unique and deserves a personalised legal approach, while ensuring your rights and interests are protected every step of the way.
We combine exceptional communication and a flexible range of separation options to help you reach practical solutions. We can help you resolve your family law matter efficiently and effectively.
Let Us Advise & Support You Today To Shape Tomorrow
The team at Maeve O’Brien & Associates is here to offer our expertise and support to help you move through this difficult time and begin building a brighter tomorrow. We provide coherent and pragmatic advice and guidance, with our experienced and insightful team always working in your best interests.
Experienced Melbourne Family Law Solicitors
Family Law - With Your Needs At The Centre
At Maeve O’Brien & Associates, we understand that relationship issues are deeply personal and unique. Our dedicated team is committed to putting your needs at the heart of everything we do.
With decades of experience behind us, we’ll help you assess your legal options and provide advice about your rights and realistic outcomes. You can trust our team to navigate you through your legal journey with precision, care and dedication.
What Our Clients Say
“Melissa is a highly experienced and capable adviser, who provides a really useful blend of legal and practical insight quite rare, even among the most experienced and dedicated lawyers. I also found her to be diligent in attending to the small details, while never losing sight of the big picture of the outcomes I was seeking to achieve, all while bringing sensitivity, compassion and humour to her daily work. I would not hesitate to recommend her to any legal task or brief, large or small.”
~ KS
“Without second thought, I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone requiring legal help. She has been nothing but professional, understanding and practical, as well as genuinely compassionate every step of the way during my legal journey. Melissa and her “right hand woman”, Suzie, make an exceptional team. Both have always been kind, supportive and considerate. They are gentle and wise, offering valuable advice, as well as being competent and pragmatic. I couldn’t have asked for more perfect help and care during a difficult time.”
~ AS
“I always feel so reassured after speaking with you. You may not realise it, but you have helped me save my mental health. I would never have expected to find someone who is so supportive and frank, who just pushes me in the right direction but also extends a sensitive and kind touch to such an unpleasant situation.”
~ VT
“Both Melissa and Arthur are confident and caring advisers. They gave me fantastic advice and guided me so I could achieve the best possible result. They were both calming and compassionate and any question I asked was ever made to feel unimportant. I have and will keep referring them to anyone who needs a great Solicitor.’’
~ Anne Maree
“I wanted to let you know that I appreciate all the help you have provided. I remember you were very good on the phone when I spoke to you the night before I first met you… Your words made me feel safer… Thank you, Arthur.”
~ DC
“My ex and I were keen to find a separation path that prioritized the well-being of our 3 teenagers and preserved our supportive friendship. Having observed some horrendous separations that had destroyed families and finances, we were recommended to explore Collaborative Divorce and Melissa was recommended to me as a highly experienced Senior Family Lawyer that was also a specialist in Collaborative practice. Throughout the process Melissa has been supportive of the outcomes being sought and has been practical, intuitive, and direct when necessary. The result achieved with Melissa’s stewardship and advice has enabled our children’s education and support as young adults to continue to be prioritized and financial concerns and needs heard and addressed. I highly recommend Melissa as a Family Lawyer.”
~ David
“Arthur has been absolutely amazing & the most humble, kind & best family lawyer I have ever came across. He has been extremely professional and very efficient. Thank you so much Arthur! I also want to say thank you to all the Maeve O’Brien staff members – they been all very supportive and very helpful.”
~ HR
“Melissa presented a calming and confident presence at all times. She really took the time to understand me and what I wanted to achieve and was very insightful and professional. The end result was one that I was hoping for, but thought would never be possible. Melissa is an outstanding family lawyer and I highly recommend her to anyone. I could not have made a better choice. Simply phenomenal from start to finish!”
~ VS
“It’s difficult to describe the hurdles that you face when coming out of a long term abusive relationship… I have found that it is critical to have the right people around you at this time and I’m lucky you were there.”
~ NR
Make An Appointment With Our Expert Melbourne Family Lawyers
Ready to take the first step? Don’t wait any longer. Get in touch with our team of expert Melbourne Family Lawyers to start your legal journey today. We’re here to provide you with the advice, support and guidance you need.