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We help clients remain competitive in a changing legal landscape by applying a fresh perspective to every matter.

Focused on you

Your goals are our goals. With experts in various legal fields, we know how to handle your needs.

Cost-effective Solutions

We can provide superior, affordable results by thoroughly understanding our client's business.

Committed to helping our clients succeed

We consistently aim to surpass our clients’ expectations. We assist clients from all walks of life and matters of all sizes. No dispute is too small or too big. If it is important to you, it is important to us. We give our clients accurate and realistic legal advice and insight that is of high quality and meets the firm’s standard of excellence.

Although we practice in a number of different areas of law, the focus of our expertise is Divorce and Separation and all aspects of Family Law

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Areas of Practice

We stand ready to deliver creative and tailor-made solutions and provide exceptionally high-quality advice in all major practice areas.

Family Law

Specialising in family law, from relationship issues and child custody to property settlements. Experience compassionate, expert guidance tailored to your needs.

Family Violence & Personal Safety IVO

Providing compassionate legal support for family violence cases, including assistance with Intervention Orders, prioritising client safety and welfare.

Separation & Divorce

Balanced, compassionate legal support for divorces and separations, including property settlements and child custody arrangements, in a sensitive, supportive environment.

Financial & Property Settlement

Skilled advice in family law property settlements, protecting legal rights for optimal outcomes in each situation.

Child Custody

Specialising in child custody matters during relationship breakdowns, ensuring parenting arrangements serve the best interests of children, with expertise in complex situations.

Child Support

Comprehensive child support guidance, including Services Australia assessments, agreement creation, and dispute resolution. Children's interests for fair outcomes.

Criminal & Traffic Law

Providing skilled and compassionate guidance through criminal and traffic legal challenges, ensuring your rights and future are safeguarded.

Wills Disputes

Specialising in wills and disputes: Compassionate, professional guidance for will drafting, estate planning, and probate processes.

Property Law & Conveyancing

Guiding through real estate transactions with personalised care, from residential purchases to commercial leases and property law intricacies.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Efficiently resolving legal disputes, including contract issues and consumer claims, focusing on effective strategies

Institutional Sexual Abuse Claims (Personal Injury)

Support for institutional sex abuse survivors, guiding through redress schemes and legal avenues for rightful compensation and justice.

Employment Law

Assisting with employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, workplace disputes, and contract drafting, with a focus on personalised legal guidance and resolution.

Our Team

We stand ready to deliver creative and tailor-made solutions and provide exceptionally high-quality advice in all major practice areas.

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Client's Testimonials

We take pride in not only being approachable but also reachable, maintaining communication with our clients. We value all our clients and work relentlessly to achieve excellent results.

We are trusted by hundreds of clients

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We stand ready to deliver creative and tailor-made solutions and provide exceptionally high-quality advice in all major practice areas.

New Website

Explore Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators’ new website: cutting-edge, user-friendly, and designed for optimal legal service access

Family Provisions Claim Success

Siblings – brother and sister – retained Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators (MLM) in mid-2019 after discovering their elderly 84-year-old father had passed away, his funeral and burial completed without their knowledge two weeks after the fact.

The Family Law Partner Award 2023

We are pleased to share that our founder, Meryem Apak, has been named as a finalist in the 2023 Australian Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.