Family & Divorce Lawyers

Mornington Peninsula & Melbourne’s South East

Providing legal guidance with heart, so you can confidently move forward after divorce or separation.

Free, confidential, no obligation

Book Your Free 20 Minute Discovery Call

Take the first step toward clarity and peace of mind. In this no-obligation call, we’ll listen to your situation, outline your options, and guide you on the best next steps. It’s a safe and supportive space to ask questions and understand how our team can help you move forward with confidence.
Ready for detailed advice now? Book a 90-minute in-depth consultation ($495)

Separation is hard

Feeling overwhelmed with your family law matter? You are not alone.

Divorce and separation bring up a range of intense emotions. This makes it hard to remain objective while legally finalising some of the most important aspects of your life.

It can be difficult to see a clear path forward when your future is up in the air. We are here to provide clarity and simplify the legal process so that you can move forward with the next chapter of your life.

Your local family lawyers

Practical advice, empowering solutions.

When your family’s future is on the line, you need you need more than a lawyer. You need an advocate who is genuinely on your side. The team at Eliza Legal approaches family law matters with empathy and pragmatism, moving you through uncertainty with discernment and respect.

Whether you need help with property settlements or parenting disputes, we’ll work on your behalf to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.

Guidance that brings clarity

Our Family Law Services for the Mornington Peninsula & South East

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Separation

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Child Support

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Property Settlement

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De Facto

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Family Court

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Child Custody

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Divorce

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Asset Protection

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Mediation

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Consent Orders

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Spousal Maintenance

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Family Violence

Choose your starting point

Two Easy Ways to Get Started With Us

Start with a free 20-minute discovery call to talk through your situation, or go straight to an in-depth consultation if you’re ready for detailed advice.

Free 20 Minute Discovery Call

Explore your legal options with our free 20 minute discovery chat. In this brief meeting, we’ll provide an overview of your next steps and discuss how our family lawyers can support you. Please note, however, that detailed legal advice cannot be provided during this meeting.

In-Depth 90 Minute Consultation

Get the comprehensive advice and answers you need about your legal matter during a 90-minute in-depth consultation with one of our dedicated family lawyers, for a very competitive rate of $495 (1.5 hours).

After your discovery call, most clients book an in-depth consultation to get tailored legal advice and a clear plan. From there, we can represent you through every stage of your matter.

What our clients say

Client Testimonials

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Wendy-Mae Rapson
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Eliza Legal were highly professional, knowledgeable and well prepared to support me. Living through a separation with so much uncertainty has been incredibly difficult. Knowing that I could fully trust the team at Eliza Legal made a difficult process "doable". I am so grateful to Jessica and Clare for their compassion, knowledge and expertise. In a situation where I had to put my trust in people I didn't yet know was challenging, however it became quickly apparent that I was dealing with a high performing team who had my best interests at heart. My heartfelt thanks to the team. I cannot recommend Eliza Legal highly enough.
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Chris
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Could not be happier with Eliza Legal. Their empathetic and professional approach helped minimize the stress and anguish in such a challenging time. Forever grateful Chris Q
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Emily (Em)
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I cannot recommend Melissa highly enough. During what has been the most difficult and challenging period of my life, Melissa was a constant source of calm amongst the chaos. From our very first interaction, I felt supported, heard, and genuinely cared for. Melissa is exceptionally professional, thorough, and detail-oriented. Nothing was ever overlooked, and I always felt confident knowing she was advocating for my best interests. Her knowledge, preparation, and dedication gave me reassurance during a time when I needed it most. What sets Melissa apart is not only her expertise, but her compassion. She wanted nothing but the very best outcome for me, and she guided me through every step with patience, kindness, and unwavering support. I feel incredibly grateful that I was placed in Melissa's hands during such a difficult chapter of my life. She made an immeasurable difference to my experience, and I will never forget the care, commitment, and professionalism she showed me. Thank you, Melissa. I will always be grateful.
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Kurtis Hendy
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional support Monika Hermann from Eliza Legal provides me throughout one of the most challenging periods of my life. My family court matter. From our very first interaction, Monika demonstrated an extraordinary level of professionalism, compassion, and dedication that truly set her apart. She has been consistently reaching above and beyond the call of duty, ensuring that I never felt alone or overwhelmed during incredibly stressful and emotionally draining situations. No matter how complex or sensitive the process becomes, Monika approaches every step with patience, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to my wellbeing. What makes Monika's support truly remarkable is her ability to explain every stage of the legal process in a way that is clear, accessible, and easy to understand. Never making me feel intimidated or out of my depth. She takes the time to answer every question I have, no matter how small, and always makes sure I feel fully informed and prepared before moving forward. Most meaningfully, Monika uplifts and empowers me. Rather than simply managing my case, she invests helping me understand my rights, my options, and my own strength throughout the process. Because of her guidance, I feel confident and capable of advocating for myself in a situation that could have otherwise left me feeling helpless. That kind of genuine, person-centred care is rare and truly invaluable. Monika's dedication, expertise, and heartfelt compassion make an enormous difference to my experience. She is not just an outstanding legal professional, I believe she is someone who genuinely cares about the people she works with and goes to every length to ensure they feel supported. I wholeheartedly recommend Monika as she is richly deserving of recognition for the incredible work she does, to anyone in need of a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate family lawyer. Warmest regards Kurtis Hendy - Monika Hermann client
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Amy Scarlett
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I cannot recommend Melissa highly enough. From the very beginning, she brought such warmth, care, and genuine compassion to what was an incredibly emotional and challenging time in my life. Navigating separation, selling our family home, and establishing parenting arrangements felt overwhelming at times, but Melissa made the entire process feel so much more manageable. She had an incredible ability to hold space for me, while also guiding me with clarity and professionalism. When I struggled to find my voice, she became it, advocating for me with strength, integrity, and deep understanding. What truly set Melissa apart was the time and attention she gave. I never felt like just another client; I felt heard, supported, and respected every step of the way. Melissa is not only an exceptional family lawyer, but also someone who genuinely empowers women during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. I am so grateful to have had her by my side and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing support through family law matters.
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Mitchell Harris
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Eliza legal 10 out of 10! From the very first phone call I was treated with respect to the issues that I had. They always had my back, fair in advice and very cost effective. I would like to pay special thanks to Corina. Her professionalism and dedication to the case got a very successful outcome. If you’re in need of a family lawyer Corina and the team at Eliza legal are the company for you.
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Andu
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Had an unfortunate experience occurred in my life but thanks to Eliza Legal it’s been manageable to deal with. They have gone above and beyond to help me and would recommend them in a heartbeat!
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Lusi Koch
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Corina and the teams are very dedicated to their work. They assisted me through my divorce. My lawyer is Corina, she makes the divorce experience not to look so stressful, she makes the process seem easy and less painful. Corina is very helpful and has patience to get through with the process with me and explanation step by step from the beginning to the end until finish. Corina and the teams work professionally and very understanding with the conditions i been through. I really greatful and thankful for they're hard work to finalise everything and i am happy with the result. So yes, I highly recommend Eliza Legal, they have the best lawyers. Thank you Eliza Legal teams

Get to know our team

Meet the people guiding you forward

We’re a close-knit team of family lawyers with offices in Mount Eliza and Mordialloc. We genuinely care about the people we work with, and we’re committed to guiding you through every step of your separation, with clarity, compassion and care.

Clare Fleming

Managing Director & Principal Lawyer

Georgina Carson

Senior Associate, Family Lawyer

Melissa LaBrooy

Senior Associate, Family Lawyer

Monika Hermann

Associate, Family Lawyer

Jessica Toomey

Associate, Family Lawyer

Stephanie Wheeler

Family Lawyer

Mel Shadlow

Senior Paralegal

Zoe De Silva

Practice Manager

Your next step

Ready to talk it through?

Book a free, confidential 20 minute discovery call with our family law team. Simply choose a day and time that suits you in our online calendar and we’ll call you then. There’s no obligation, just a clear picture of your options and where to start.