Immigration Lawyers Melbourne CBD & Family Lawyers Melbourne
Trusted Immigration Lawyers in Melbourne
Emigrate Lawyers provides strategic legal advice and representation in Australian immigration law and family law. Speak with an immigration lawyer in Melbourne about partner visas, skilled and employer visas, protection visas, refusals, cancellations and appeals—or a family lawyer in Melbourne about divorce, parenting, property settlement and consent orders.
Reviewed by Madhab Kharel, Principal Lawyer — 23 September 2026. Melbourne clients can access lawyer-led advice for Department of Home Affairs applications, Administrative Review Tribunal matters and related Federal Court or family-law issues where applicable.

Immigration Lawyers Melbourne
Immigration lawyer Melbourne advice for visa applications, refusals and complex migration matters.
Our Melbourne team assists individuals, couples and employers with visa applications and complex migration matters. We assess your visa history, evidence and deadlines, explain the available options and identify the work needed before an application, response or review.
- Advice for partner visas, spouse visas and prospective marriage visas.
- Skilled migration, employer sponsorship and Skills in Demand Subclass 482 matters.
- Protection Visa Subclass 866 applications and complex protection claims.
- Visa refusals, ART appeals, judicial review and visa cancellation responses.
- Bridging visas, Schedule 3, family violence provisions and citizenship.
Partner Visa Melbourne
Legal help with onshore Subclass 820/801, offshore Subclass 309/100, Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300, evidence strategy and relationship complications.
Explore partner visa services → 02Skilled & Employer Visas
Advice for skilled migration, employer sponsored visas, Subclass 482, Subclass 186, Subclass 494 and business sponsorship matters.
Explore skilled and work visas → 03Protection Visa Lawyers Melbourne
Confidential legal advice for Protection Visa Subclass 866 matters, evidence preparation, country claims, procedural fairness and refusal risk.
View protection visa assistance → 04Visa Refusals & Cancellations
Urgent advice after a visa refusal, Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation, section 116 issue or Department request requiring a legal response.
Get refusal and cancellation help → 05ART Appeal Lawyer Melbourne
Assessment of review rights, time limits, evidence and written submissions for Administrative Review Tribunal migration matters.
Learn about ART appeals → 06Judicial Review
Legal assessment of possible jurisdictional error and court review options following an adverse migration decision.
Read about judicial review → 07Bridging Visa Advice
Advice about Bridging Visa A, B, C or E, work rights, travel permission, status issues and urgent visa pathway planning.
Explore bridging visa services → 08Australian Citizenship
Citizenship eligibility, character issues, requests for information, citizenship refusals and complex citizenship applications.
View citizenship legal services →Family Lawyers Melbourne
Practical family law advice when relationships, children and property are changing.
Our Melbourne family lawyers assist with separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property and financial settlements, consent orders and financial agreements. We focus on clear advice, realistic options and an efficient path toward resolution.
Divorce Lawyer Melbourne
Advice and assistance with sole or joint divorce applications and service requirements.
View divorce services → ChildrenParenting Orders
Legal advice about parenting arrangements, time with children and court orders.
View parenting services → PropertyProperty Settlement
Advice about assets, liabilities, contributions, future needs and settlement options.
View property settlement → AgreementsConsent Orders
Formalising agreed parenting or property arrangements through court orders.
View consent orders → Financial planningFinancial Agreements
Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and separation-related financial agreement advice.
View financial agreements →When immigration and family law connect
One life event can create both visa and family law consequences.
A relationship breakdown may affect a partner visa while also creating questions about divorce, parenting, property or safety. Because Emigrate Lawyers practises in both immigration law and family law, we can identify where one legal issue may affect the other and help coordinate the strategy.
Partner visa after separation or family violence
We advise on immigration consequences following separation, relationship breakdown, sponsor withdrawal or family violence, including eligibility under the Family Violence Provisions and evidence required for the Department.
Divorce, parenting and property for visa holders
Temporary visa status does not remove the need to address parenting arrangements, property settlement or divorce. We can explain the family law pathway while separately assessing whether the change in circumstances affects immigration status.
Our legal process
Clear advice before action.
Start by telling us what has happened and whether you have a visa expiry, Department request, Tribunal date or court deadline. For a migration consultation, have your current visa grant notice and relevant correspondence available. For a family law consultation, have any existing orders or agreements ready. Our team can confirm appointment options and any consultation fee before you book.
Initial consultation
We listen to your circumstances, review the immediate issue and identify urgent deadlines or risks.
Legal assessment
We assess eligibility, evidence, documents and the law that applies to your migration or family matter.
Strategy and preparation
Before substantive work begins, we explain the proposed scope and fee terms. Once retained, we prepare the agreed application, response, submissions or family law documents. Ask which stages and external costs are included.
Representation and updates
We communicate clearly, manage the agreed work and guide you through later requests, negotiations or hearings.
Lawyers near Melbourne CBD
Melbourne immigration lawyers providing local, interstate and overseas legal support.
Our office is in Melbourne CBD at Suite 807, 365 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. We assist people across Melbourne’s CBD, inner suburbs, northern suburbs, western suburbs, eastern suburbs and south-east Melbourne, as well as clients throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas.
Arrange a consultation by video, telephone or in person where available. Let us know your preferred format, the type of matter and any approaching deadline. Confirm the appointment before travelling to the Melbourne office.
We assist individuals, couples, families, skilled workers, students, employers and Australian businesses. Advice is tailored to the matter rather than based on a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Melbourne legal FAQs
Common questions about immigration lawyers and family lawyers in Melbourne.
These answers provide general information only. Your eligibility, rights, risks and time limits depend on the facts of your matter.
How do I choose an immigration lawyer in Melbourne?
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.
Can Emigrate Lawyers help with a Partner Visa in Melbourne?
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.
What should I do after an Australian visa refusal?
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.
Do you handle ART appeals in Melbourne?
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.
Can you assist with a Subclass 482 or employer sponsored visa?
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.
Can a family lawyer in Melbourne help with divorce and property settlement together?
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.
Do I need parenting orders if we agree about the children?
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.
What does a property settlement lawyer in Melbourne consider?
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.
Can separation affect my Partner Visa?
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.
Can I meet a lawyer at the Melbourne office?
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.
How much does an immigration or family lawyer in Melbourne cost?
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.
Do you help clients outside Melbourne?
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.
Your next legal step should be informed, not guessed.
Book a consultation with Emigrate Lawyers for immigration law or family law advice in Melbourne. We will assess the facts, identify the legal issues and explain the available next steps.
Why Choose Emigrate Lawyers?
Meet your lawyer: Madhab Kharel, Founder and Principal Lawyer, works across migration applications and complex review matters. He won the Migration category at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2026. See the official award record.
Explore our work: read how the firm approached a Partner visa Schedule 3 matter and the recorded outcome of a protection refusal review. These published accounts explain the legal issue and outcome while protecting client identities.
Hear from Madhab: watch his Maven Podcast interview about his journey from Nepal to practising immigration law in Australia. It is a professional introduction, rather than an update on current visa rules.
Our team of finest immigration lawyers possesses in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in handling migration applications. We stay updated with the latest legal developments to offer you the best possible advice and representation.
We recognise that every client’s situation is unique. At Emigrate Lawyers, we take the time to understand your specific circumstances and tailor our services to meet your individual needs. Our goal is to provide you with the most effective legal strategies to ensure a successful outcome.
We believe in transparent and predictable legal costs. Our fixed fee guarantee ensures that you know exactly what to expect, with no hidden charges. This allows you to focus on your case without worrying about financial uncertainties.
Your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible results for our clients. Our track record speaks for itself, with countless successful spouse visa, protection visa and Australian citizenship applications and satisfied clients.

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Melbourne – Built by Migration
Melbourne has been shaped by migration since its early days in the 1830s. From British and Irish settlers to Chinese miners in the 1850s gold rush, the city grew into a diverse hub.
Post–World War II migration brought large communities from Europe, especially Italy and Greece. More recently, migrants from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa have added to Melbourne’s rich cultural mix.
Today, more than a third of Melbourne’s population was born in another country. This makes it one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
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