Business Details
11 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Family Law Services in Dandenong
Wheeler Family Law, established in 2015 and located next to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Dandenong, specialises in family law matters. Our practice focuses on parenting arrangements, property division, family violence intervention, and divorce proceedings, with principal Andrew Wheeler serving as an accredited family law specialist. We prioritise practical solutions over technical legal advice, offering fixed pricing to provide financial certainty during emotionally challenging times. Our solicitor-advocates regularly represent clients in court, eliminating the need for barristers in most cases and reducing overall costs. With over a decade of local experience, we serve clients across Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, regional Victoria, and metropolitan areas through both in-person and virtual consultations.Our team combines extensive courtroom experience with compassionate support, handling complex cases involving international child abduction, binding financial agreements, and spousal maintenance. We maintain strong professional affiliations through the Law Institute of Victoria and continually update our expertise to reflect current case law and legislative changes. Our strategic location and technological capabilities ensure accessible services for clients navigating separation, custody disputes, or domestic violence protection matters.
Services
Parenting
Property
Family Violence
Divorce
Agency Work
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed pricing for family law matters providing financial certainty
- Our solicitor-advocates handle court appearances, reducing need for barristers
- Accredited specialist with 10+ years of local family law expertise
- Specialise in complex cases including international child abduction matters
- Convenient court-side location with virtual consultation capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Family Law
What people say
Outstanding professionalism
Fantastic communication
Highly recommended
Stress reduction
Expert guidance
Services
Parenting Arrangements
We specialise in creating child-focused parenting arrangements that prioritise the best interests of children while protecting their safety. Our services include negotiating custody agreements, developing parenting plans, and representing clients in court proceedings related to child custody disputes. We handle complex cases involving international child abduction, relocation requests, and family violence impacts on parenting rights, ensuring all arrangements comply with current family law legislation.
Property Settlement
Our property settlement services assist clients in dividing assets following separation. We handle both negotiated settlements and contested court proceedings, specialising in complex cases involving family trusts, business assets, and self-managed superannuation funds. We provide expert guidance on financial contributions assessment, future needs considerations, and spousal maintenance arrangements, ensuring fair outcomes while minimising conflict through mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods.
Family Violence
We provide urgent protection and legal representation for clients experiencing family violence. Our services include obtaining intervention orders, modifying existing parenting arrangements for safety, and representing clients in both Magistrates' Court and Family Court proceedings. We handle cases involving physical, emotional, and financial abuse, with particular expertise in complex situations requiring coordinated legal strategies across multiple court jurisdictions.
Divorce Proceedings
We manage all aspects of divorce proceedings from initial consultations to court representation. Our services include advising on separation requirements, preparing divorce applications, and handling court appearances. We provide strategic timing advice regarding property settlements and assist clients in understanding post-divorce legal implications, ensuring compliance with the 12-month separation requirement while protecting clients' legal rights.
Court Appearances
Our solicitor-advocate model provides cost-effective court representation for family law matters. We handle procedural hearings, interim applications, and defended disputes without requiring separate barristers. Specialising in Federal Circuit and Family Court appearances, we represent clients in contested matters ranging from compliance hearings to final divorce proceedings, maintaining continuity of representation throughout all court stages.
People
Andrew Wheeler
Principal
Principal solicitor with 15+ years' family law experience, admitted to Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court of Australia. Specialises in complex family law matters including international child abduction and binding financial agreements.
Josephine Miles
Lawyer
Family law specialist with Monash University LLB (Hons) background. Experienced in parenting matters and property settlements, providing compassionate legal support during vulnerable times while maintaining high professional standards.
Sue Fleer
Administrative Assistant
Legal administration professional with 15+ years' experience supporting family law teams. Provides client care coordination and administrative support across all practice areas while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Questions
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in parenting arrangements, property settlements, family violence intervention, divorce proceedings, and binding financial agreements with court representation capabilities.
Do you offer fixed pricing for legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed pricing for many family law services to give clients financial certainty during legal proceedings.
Can you handle urgent family violence matters?
Yes, we provide urgent assistance with intervention orders and safety planning for family violence cases.
Do you represent clients in court?
Yes, our solicitor-advocates regularly represent clients in Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia proceedings.
What areas do you service?
We serve clients in Dandenong, Berwick, Pakenham, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, and metropolitan Melbourne through both physical and virtual consultations.
