Family Law
Apollo.Law will support you with compassion and expertise at every stage of your relationship. The lawyers we employ and subcontract are trauma-informed, practical, and non-judgemental. We offer expertise at each stage of the relationship cycle.
Divorce & Separation
The interests of children are at the core of all family law activity. We offer everything that the law can to support you and your family through the throes of separation and divorce.
Apollo.Law will not ask why you are separated or have landed where you are. We aim to de-conflict as best we can, and to take as much time as is needed to
Property Settlement
Very few separating couples can afford the transition from one family home to two separate family homes. Those who can afford it, will often have highly complex personal financial circumstances.
Our priority is to ensure all separating couples, no matter the degree of conflict, are given a clear path for financial independence. We will
Prepare for success
Our family law services are not just about break-ups. Whether your relationship is new, you have been married for 20 years, or you have completed your divorce – we are a full service law firm and can assist you with the legal structures and advice for you to grow and thrive. Start a business, get employment law advice, create a family trust – see our full list of services
We can represent you in court
Apollo.Law is a litigation practice. We aim to provide services in all civil courts. Our in-house expertise is supported through barristers and a national network of subcontracted solicitors. Together, we can support you in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Magistrates Courts, Local Courts, and superior courts.
Talk to us about your family law needs
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Be your best self. Let your lawyers, Apollo.Law, deconflict the legals so that you can continue with your new life.
We have partnered with Settify, a global provider of legal solutions. Headquartered in Brisbane, Settify has combined its experience throughout Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand to create a simple and elegant interface for you to communicate your family law needs.
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We have you covered
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Parenting and custody of children
Property settlement and financial settlement
Formalise your divorce
Separation
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Domestic violence leave
Taking personal leave
Workplace investigations
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Binding Financial Arrangements
Creating Family Trusts
Wills
Starting a family business
Legal requirements for civil marriage ceremonies
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De facto relationship status
Applying for Domestic Violence orders
Responding to interim Domestic Violence orders
Child recovery proceedings
Money and “Sexually transmitted debt”
Meet Silvana Santos.
Practice Leader – Family Law
Compassionate Advocacy. Strategic Solutions.
What clients have said about Silvana
"My lawyer Silvana Santos was excellent. The best first consultation that I have ever had with any lawyer. She has a very pleasant and confident manner which immediately reduced my stress levels. She was all over the legal aspects of my situation and very impressive proposing a way forward to attend to my concerns. Very obliging, attentive, genuine and professional. I look forward to a successful resolution with Silvana advocating for me."
“Thank you Silvana. It is I who should be thanking you.Why can't all lawyers approach their clients as you do?
“I can see that you are happy to help make a difference for better in peoples lives. Well you're the best lawyer I've had you actually work with me got a good attitude Skilled & all over the topic today. Thanks once again.”
“Thank you so much, Silvana, for your support. You have made this arduous process a little lighter on me.”
“To Silvana, I am grateful for your kidness and honesty throughout what 1 consider to se the most significant challenge of my life Your support has been exceptional, and your transparency has eased my concerns. You have made this experience remarkably smooth and effortless. l am trudly blessed and grateful that God sent you to represent me! Thank You!”
"I needed advice on a delicate legal matter I knew little to nothing about. I was assigned Silvana and was not let down. Lawyers get a bad reputation but Silvana was respectful and empathic towards me. Her manner put me at ease and I felt confident in speaking with her about what I needed.”
“She was knowledgable about law, reviewed documents and provided answers that I needed. I'm better educated now on my rights and obligations and should I need further legal advice or representation I will returning to Silvana."
"Very helpful, explained every process- very happy with Silvana, she thoroughly explained everything through the whole process to ensue my husband & I was looked after.”
“From the absolute deepest part of my mind, body, soul and heart, I thank you. Without you, this could not have happened.”
“My deepest thanks to you for changing my life and my little loves.”
“I still can't thank you enough for all of your expert advice. I'm so glad that you were able to resolve this matter for me and I have learnt my lessons in life. Proud of you Silvana and keep up the great work”
Case Study
Bruce
The ex and I are still friendly, which is lucky because we still share three kids and a Staffy-mix. We have both moved on with new partners. I suggested to the ex that see a lawyer so that we could sort out the property and financials. That’s when everything went bad. Her lawyer was a tiger. My ex decided that she wouldn’t return the kids to me, and garnished my wages without telling me.
I juggle being a present father with 60 hours a week of work. This almost tipped me over the edge.
Thank goodness that Apollo.Law treated us with respect and empathy. The online questionnaire meant that I knew exactly what needed to be communicated, and do it at a time that best suited me. The lawyer who did my work was no-nonsense and just got the job done.