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.

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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.

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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.

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“Having been through it myself, I have deep empathy for my clients. I support them with compassion, empathy and a drive to achieve the best possible outcome.”

Silvana Santos

What our clients say about us

"Kind, compassionate and understanding"

“Silvana is the most amazing lawyer! We found ourselves in a legal situation that we had no idea how to navigate. With Silvana’s support, strength, knowledge of the law and care we are getting through it.
Silvana is kind, compassionate, understanding and is always available when needed. She is a wonderful woman. We are very thankful that we found her. We highly recommend Silvana if you need any legal representation.”
Jenny Fantin
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"A rare find"

“Silvana is an exceptional lawyer and human being. Her attention to detail, knowledge of the law, attentiveness and kindness is much needed at such a time as this and is second to none.
She is like no lawyer I have come across in the last three years of being in Family Court simply because she has the whole package and that is, in my experience a rare find.
Thank you for the work you have done in my case this far Silvana and I know you will help me achieve the results I desire because I have already been seeing positive results. Grateful to have found you... I have no hesitation recommending you to anyone needing expert, heartfelt legal advice or representation.”
Stephanie Creaco
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"Always gets results"

“Silvana Santos has been an amazing advocate for me during some very complicated matters. She is sharp, professional, measured and always has my best interests front of mind.
Above all else, she is a very empathetic practitioner who supported me to feel safe as she guided me through unknown territory. She always gets the results she predicts. An amazing woman.”
Sarah Dowell
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FAQs

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.
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.
We assist with complex property applications, including matters involving family businesses, trusts, partnerships and situations where third parties are drawn into family law disputes.
Our fees are competitive to market rates, and reflect our personal touch. We accept credit card payments, and can structure payment plans for appropriate clients.
A Smarter, Flexible Way to Fund Your Family Law Matter
We also have an arrangement with JustFund that allows eligible clients early access to their equity from a potential property settlement
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
Our Family Law practice operates from Melbourne and Canberra, and we service clients Australia-wide.
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.

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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.

JustFund x Apollo Law is a partnership that you can bank on. Eligible clients may unlock the equity in their anticipated property settlements, at their most vulnerable time. Chat to us or apply directly to JustFund to learn more.