Bayside and Mornington Peninsula Family Lawyers

A better future after separation

Eliza Legal is a family law firm with offices in Mount Eliza and Mordialloc. Our experienced family lawyers provide advice on divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and financial matters, delivering clear, practical guidance with compassion and care.

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Our Approach

A practical and progressive approach to family law

Family law is rarely simple, and the right advice depends entirely on your situation. Our family lawyers take the time to understand what you're facing, explain your options clearly, and help you move forward with confidence. Whatever you're navigating, we're here to make it feel more manageable.

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Family Law Services

Guidance that brings clarity  your next step

Asset Protection

Strategic legal advice to protect your property, superannuation, savings and complex business interests.
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Child Custody

Our lawyers help parents address child custody and parenting arrangements, focusing on the best interests of children involved.
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Child Support

We help parents understand and manage their child support obligations, ensuring that arrangements are fair, sustainable and focused on their children's needs.
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Children & Parenting

We assist parents by advising on, negotiating and formalising appropriate custody arrangements.
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Consent Orders

Consent orders are a cost-effective and legally enforceable way to finalise your parenting arrangements and property settlement.
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De Facto Lawyers

We assist with negotiations and formalising agreements to ensure outcomes are fair, appropriate and legally enforceable.
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Divorce

Our divorce lawyers offer compassionate legal guidance, ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout the challenges of divorce or separation.
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Family Court Lawyers

Our family court lawyers represent separating individuals throughout court proceedings, ensuring they are fully prepared and their legal rights are protected.
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Family Violence

At Eliza Legal, our lawyers highly are experienced in advising on matters that relate to family violence.
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Mediation

Our mediation lawyers assist in separating individuals during the mediation process, ensuring they are well prepared and their rights are protected.
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Property Settlement

Our experienced lawyers provide you with advice and guidance for financial matters and property settlement after divorce or separation.
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Separation

Facing separation can bring uncertainty and stress. Our separation lawyers offer clear legal advice to help you regain control and protect your future.
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Spousal Maintenance

We help separating couples negotiate and formalise spousal maintenance arrangements to ensure financial support is fair and legally enforceable.
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Superannuation

Splitting superannuation can be complicated. It's essential to receive proper advice during your financial property settlement.
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Why clients choose Eliza Legal

Clear advice delivered with compassion

Your situation understood

No two matters are alike. We take the time to listen without judgement and build our advice around what matters most to you.

Experienced across all areas of family law

From divorce and property settlements to parenting arrangements and consent orders, our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to guide you with confidence.

Empathetic legal guidance

We understand that family law matters are emotionally difficult. We work to minimise stress and keep you informed and supported at every stage.

Local lawyers who know your community

Based in Mt Eliza and Mordialloc, we serve clients across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. We consult with clients in person in our Mt Eliza or Mordialloc offices, or via video conference.

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What to expect at Eliza Legal

At Eliza Legal, we’re committed to supporting you through every stage of your family law journey with clear communication and compassionate guidance. Here’s what you can expect when working with us:

Personalised consultation
Transparent, predictable fees
Clear and honest advice
Ongoing support
A strategy tailored to your circumstances
Mt Eliza and Mordialloc offices
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Our Process

Know what to expect from day one

Step 1

Unsure where to start?

If you are looking for some guidance, get in touch for a complimentary 20 minute telephone call with one of our experienced family lawyers.

During this call, we will explain our role and how we can assist and support you through your separation journey.

Step 2

We offer a 90-minute initial consultation at a fixed-fee of $495 where we will:

  1. Go over your situation in detail
  2. Provide you with advice
  3. Help you formulate a pathway moving forward
  4. Answer any questions you have

You can book online here.

Step 3

After you book an initial consultation, you will receive a meeting confirmation by email along with a link to an online form.

Once we receive the completed online form, we review your information and prepare for our initial consultation with you, ensuring you receive the best advice on the day of your consultation.

Step 4

If you decide to move forward with Eliza Legal as your representation, we will provide you with our terms of engagement and an estimate of your legal fees moving forward.

Once you have engaged our services, we provide a tailored approach to how we assist you (depending on your circumstances and requirements).

Client Testimonials

Hear from the people we've helped

Approaching lawyers for services, especially around divorce, can be daunting. Clare was generous with her time and we had open chat about our options. She explained things accessibly while also exercising duty of care in letting me know the implications for each option. I very much appreciated this and felt able to ask all the questions I needed, so I could proceed with confidence.

I highly recommend Clare and Eliza Legal. I'd been putting off finalising my divorce for so long because I was anticipating difficulties. Clare made it so simple and stress-free I'm not even sure what I was worried about!

Bree

Eliza Legal has been incredibly supportive, kind, and empathetic throughout a very difficult separation. Their professionalism and genuine care made a challenging time much more manageable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of compassionate and expert legal support.

Nora

Clare is such a wonderful, caring and understanding solicitor. She really understands family law and is extremely passionate about what she does.

Through the whole process Clare was reassuring, caring and really helped put my mind at ease during such a hard time. She treats her clients with real kindness and understanding making a difficult time so much easier. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.

Kylie C

Clare and the team from Eliza Legal have been an incredible help to me. To what at the time was a very stressful period and they managed to ease some of that stress by helping me every step of the way through my separation.

Clare provides an itemised listing of all expenses and goes about matters in a way that put her clients first and ensures to not put on any unnecessary costs. With her friendly personality, she is very approachable and makes her clients feel very comfortable. Very appreciative of her and her teams services and highly recommend.

Travis B

I recently had the pleasure of working with Eliza Legal and could not have been more satisfied with the service I received. The team was highly knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated to helping me navigate complex legal issues with ease. Clare and Corina truly set themselves apart with their dedication, professionalism, and empathy.

The itemised invoicing provided a transparent understanding of costs, demonstrating their integrity and sincerity in their client relationships. Their personalised approach undoubtedly made a stressful time more manageable, fostering trust and warmth in their interactions. I would highly recommend Eliza Legal to anyone in need of their expertise.

Aisling G

Approaching lawyers for services,especially around divorce can be  daunting. Clare was generous and willing to have an informal and open chat about our options. She explained things accessibly while also exercising duty of care in letting me know the implications for each option. I very much appreciated this and felt able to ask all the questions I needed, so I could proceed with confidence.

I highly recommend Clare and Eliza Legal. I'd been putting off finalising my divorce for so long because I was anticipating difficulties. Clare made it so simple and stress-free I'm not even sure what I was worried about.

Bree C

Take the first step

Connect with the team at Eliza Legal

A free 20-minute call with one of our family lawyers is all it takes to start getting clarity. No pressure, just honest advice. We’re ready to guide you towards the best possible outcome. Book online to speak to us today.

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