Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Melbourne
Clancy & Triado has been a trusted name in family law for over 50 years, dedicated to resolving legal matters with compassion and expertise. Our approach prioritizes mediation and strategic negotiation, successfully resolving 95% of cases before court proceedings to minimize stress and costs for clients. As pioneers in family law, we combine deep experience with a commitment to protecting clients' integrity and financial well-being. Our team includes accredited specialists recognized by the Law Institute of Victoria, ensuring high standards of legal representation. We focus on personalized support, guiding clients through complex issues like property settlements, parenting arrangements, and international family law.With a legacy rooted in advocacy for women and children, we continue to uphold principles of fairness and innovation. Our partnership with JustFund provides flexible financing options to ensure access to legal support during challenging times. We operate with transparency, offering no-obligation initial consultations to empower informed decisions. Our practice reflects a holistic understanding of family dynamics, balancing legal rigor with empathetic counsel. As Melbourne's leading family law firm, we remain committed to advancing equitable outcomes while minimizing adversarial processes.
Services
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Child Support
Parenting Arrangements
Spousal Maintenance
Mediation
De Facto Separation
International Family Law
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of specialized family law experience
- 95% of cases resolved without court proceedings
- Accredited specialists by the Law Institute of Victoria
- Pioneered women's rights in family law reforms
- Flexible funding options through JustFund partnership
Associations and certifications
- Law Institute of Victoria
What people say
Kindness, professionalism, hard work
Led me through challenges
Legal advice expertise
Stress reduction
No hidden fees
Services
Divorce
Our family law experts guide clients through divorce proceedings with sensitivity and legal precision. We handle documentation, court representation, and rights clarification while prioritizing emotional well-being. Our approach focuses on minimizing conflict through strategic negotiation.
Financial Settlements
We protect clients' financial interests during relationship breakdowns by managing complex asset division cases. Our specialists assess property, investments, and liabilities to achieve equitable outcomes while considering future financial stability.
Parenting Arrangements
Our team prioritizes children's welfare when establishing living arrangements and visitation rights. We create comprehensive parenting plans that address education, healthcare, and long-term child development needs through collaborative processes.
Child Support
We help clients navigate periodic and non-periodic child support arrangements, including binding agreements and government assessments. Our services cover education costs, healthcare expenses, and international child support compliance.
Mediation
Our accredited mediators facilitate constructive negotiations to resolve family law disputes amicably. This approach reduces emotional strain and costs while maintaining control over outcomes through voluntary agreements.
People
Paul Staindl
Managing Director
With decades of family law experience, Paul leads our team in delivering strategic legal solutions while maintaining compassionate client relationships.
Kimberly Hunter
Director
Accredited specialist in complex family law matters, focusing on property settlements and international jurisdiction cases.
Patricia Clancy
Founder
Pioneering family law advocate and Order of Australia recipient, instrumental in shaping modern family law protections for women and children.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We handle divorce, financial settlements, parenting arrangements, child support, spousal maintenance, mediation, and international family law cases.
How do you resolve cases without court?
Our team uses strategic negotiation and mediation to achieve 95% of settlements through collaborative processes before litigation becomes necessary.
Are you accredited legal specialists?
Most of our lawyers are accredited family law specialists recognized by the Law Institute of Victoria through rigorous certification standards.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes, we partner with JustFund to provide flexible financing solutions for eligible clients facing financial constraints.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Melbourne and regional Victoria with expertise in both local and international family law jurisdictions.
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