Family Law Services in Melbourne, Canberra & Across Australia
Every family’s situation is unique. At Apollo Law, we provide expert guidance in family law across Australia, helping you navigate complex legal matters with clarity, confidence, and care.
How can we help?
We provide expert family law services in Melbourne, Canberra, and beyond, supporting you through the full spectrum of family law matters, including property settlements, parenting and custody disputes, divorce and separation (including complex applications), spousal maintenance, and family violence issues.
What sets us apart?
Our strength lies in our compassionate approach and the meaningful connections we build with clients from the outset. We take the time to fully understand your situation, listening carefully to your concerns and priorities. By fostering a strong relationship and mutual understanding, we ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident throughout every stage of your family law matter.
What we can do for you
Parenting & children
Complex children’s matters including allegations of child abuse.
Property Settlement
Have a roof over your head? Get your fair share. Complex property applications.
Financial Agreements
Settlement agreements, asset protection advice, and pre-court mediation conferences.
Divorce & separation
Family Court disputes and Family law Federal Circuit Court disputes.
Meet our team
For Practice Leader, Silvana Santos, everything begins with the first conversation. Silvana’s greatest strength is the genuine connection and empathy she forms early—taking the time to fully appreciate a client’s situation while ensuring they clearly understand their best legal solution.
Silvana provides tailored, confidential legal support grounded in respect and guided by thoughtful strategy, helping clients move forward with confidence during emotionally challenging times. This foundation of trust and clarity shapes the steady, client-focused approach Silvana brings to every matter.
What our clients say about us
FAQs
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We assist with all types of family law settlement agreements in Melbourne, Canberra, and across Australia, including Binding Financial Agreements and consent orders—court-approved arrangements that allow you to finalise matters without attending court.
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Yes, we assist with urgent applications, including urgent spousal maintenance, urgent applications to sell a family home or other property, and applications for exclusive occupation of a property.
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We assist with complex property applications, including matters involving family businesses, trusts, partnerships and situations where third parties are drawn into family law disputes.
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A Smarter, Flexible Way to Fund Your Family Law Matter
We understand that when you’re navigating a separation or relationship property matter, the financial strain can sometimes stand in the way of getting the legal support you need. That’s why we’ve partnered with JustFund - Australia’s only dedicated provider of flexible funding solutions for family law legal fees.
Through this partnership, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to cover legal fees and expenses related to separation or relationship property proceedings. You don't have to repay the loan until you reach a settlement, which we hope reduces the stress associated with paying costs upfront. Contact us for more information, or visit visit JustFund.com.au
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Our Family Law practice operates from Melbourne and Canberra, and we service clients Australia-wide.
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Use the contact form below to start a conversation, call us on 0433 099 070, or book and pay for an initial consult online here.
Start a conversation
Whether you’re ready for family law support or simply want to find out more, we’re here to help. Get in touch with our team to start a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
