Family Lawyers Mornington
Our Mornington family lawyers provide legal advice with heart and expertise, for all divorce, separation and related family law matters.


Not sure where to start with your family law matter? Our Mornington lawyers can help.
Divorce and separation can be emotionally challenging, making it difficult to navigate the legal decisions that lie ahead. When the path forward feels unclear, having the right guidance makes all the difference.
Our team is here to provide clarity, support, and practical advice—helping you through these difficult moments, offering clarity and easing the pressure of the legal process so you can confidently step into the next chapter of your life.
Guiding you through difficult times with empathy and expertise.
When family law matters arise, you need more than just excellent legal advice. You need someone by your side who understands and supports you and who will ensure your matter is handled with care and precision.
The lawyers at Eliza Legal's Mornington team are committed to offering clear, practical solutions that empower you to move forward with confidence, always working for the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Our Family Law Services for the Mornington Peninsula
We’re here to support you through the challenges of separation and divorce, empowering you with the confidence and clarity needed to rebuild your future. Our family law services include:
Divorce & Seperation
Children & Parenting
Property Settlement
Mediation & Negotiation
Court Proceedings Support
Family Violence
Why Choose Us?
Client Approach
At Eliza Legal, we go beyond treating you as just another case. We believe in offering each client the respect, care, and focus they deserve. Your needs, concerns, and objectives are always our top priority.
Family Lawyers
Our team brings years of expertise in family law, providing the insight and support necessary to resolve complex legal matters, including divorce, child custody, property settlements, and more.
Local Matters
Located in Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, we have strong ties to the local community and proudly serve clients from the Mornington region, including Mount Martha, Somerville, Cranbourne, Melbourne and beyond.
Local love at Eliza Legal
Mornington is a beautiful place to live. But, if you are going through a divorce or separation in Mornington or dealing with other family law matters, it can be challenging to enjoy where you live.
We are here to help you navigate these difficult times, offering support and guidance so you can rebuild your future and start enjoying your life again.
Whether you're facing issues with child and parenting arrangements, property settlements, superannuation splits, or dealing with family violence, our goal is to provide the legal assistance you need to move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
If you live in Mornington and you’re looking for some expert advice, we’re here to help you live a happier and stress-free life.

Get Started with a Free
20-minute Discovery Call
Connect with Eliza Legal today to discuss your family law matter. Our compassionate team is here to listen, guide, and support you through every stage of your journey.
Step 1: Free Discovery Call
In this brief 20-minute 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.
Step 2: In-Depth 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).
Step 3: Engage & Outcome
Finally, we’ll move forward with ongoing engagement and representation. Together, we’ll implement your personalised strategic plan to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Hear from the people we've helped
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal process for divorce or ending a de facto relationship?
Divorce or de facto separation involves legal steps for property division and parenting plans or orders if children are involved. Working with expert family lawyers will ensure that you have professional and practical legal advice to achieve the best outcomes.
Is it necessary to work with separation or divorce lawyers after a relationship ends?
It depends on your personal circumstances, but in most cases, working with experienced lawyers will ensure your rights are protected throughout your family law journey. You'll have practical advice on property division, spousal maintenance and parenting plans, ensuring you have the advice you need to resolve your matters successfully.
What are our options for parenting arrangements?
Parenting arrangements can be arranged through mutual agreements or mediation, and written into an informal parenting plan or consent orders. These plans address parenting time, children's needs, parental responsibility and child support at times, to ensure the child’s wellbeing and provide clarity for both parents.
How do we settle out of court?
Out-of-court settlement options include mediation, negotiation and Family Dispute Resolution, followed by creating consent orders or financial agreements. These methods save time and costs, helping both parties reach a resolution without needing a formal court hearing. Enlisting the professional services of legal practitioners is advised before signing anything to ensure your agreements represent your best interests. Get in touch with our compassionate team of family lawyers in Mornington for a chat about how we can assist.
Connect with the team at Eliza Legal
Together, our Mornington Family Lawyers will help you resolve your matter, allowing you to move forward with a fresh perspective & renewed confidence.









