Look for a lawyer who regularly handles the type of visa or review you need, explains risks clearly, identifies deadlines and gives you a written scope of work and fees. For complex matters, ask whether the lawyer handles refusals, cancellations, ART appeals and court review as well as visa applications.

Yes. We assist with onshore Partner Visa Subclass 820/801, offshore Partner Visa Subclass 309/100, Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300 and complex issues such as Schedule 3, family violence provisions, sponsor limitations and relationship evidence.

Read the refusal decision immediately and obtain legal advice before the review deadline expires. Depending on the decision, you may have ART review rights, judicial review options, another visa pathway or a need to address section 48 or visa status issues.

Yes. We can assess jurisdiction and time limits, review the Department decision, prepare evidence and submissions, and represent clients in migration matters before the Administrative Review Tribunal where retained to do so.

Yes. We advise employers and visa applicants about standard business sponsorship, labour market testing, nominations, Skills in Demand Subclass 482 visas, Subclass 186 permanent employer nomination and related compliance issues.

Yes. Divorce legally ends the marriage, while property settlement deals with assets, liabilities, superannuation and financial matters. They are separate processes, but a family lawyer can advise on the timing and strategy for both.

Not every agreement must become a court order, but consent orders can provide enforceable clarity. A parenting lawyer can explain the difference between an informal arrangement, parenting plan and parenting orders and help determine which is appropriate.

A property settlement generally requires identification and valuation of the property pool, consideration of financial and non-financial contributions, future needs and whether the overall outcome is just and equitable. The correct approach depends on the facts.

Yes. Separation, sponsor withdrawal or family violence can affect a Partner Visa matter. The impact depends on the visa stage and circumstances. Obtain advice promptly about immigration obligations, possible family violence provisions and any separate family law issues.

Consultations may be available in person, by telephone or by video, depending on the lawyer and appointment type. The Melbourne office is at Suite 807, 365 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Fees depend on complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural stage and the work required. After assessing the matter, the firm can explain the proposed scope, professional fees and likely external costs before work begins.

Yes. Immigration matters are federal and many family law tasks can be managed remotely. We assist clients across Victoria, interstate and overseas through video and telephone consultations and secure document exchange.