Business Details
Expert Family Law Services in Melbourne & Sydney
Sayer Jones is a dedicated Family Law firm committed to providing comprehensive and thorough legal representation across Australia. Our practice focuses on delivering clarity and optimal outcomes for clients navigating complex family law matters, including property settlements, parenting arrangements, divorce, surrogacy, and adoption. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, we combine the meticulous attention to detail associated with top-tier commercial law firms with cost-efficient service delivery.Our team of experienced practitioners prioritizes client relationships, employing dynamic business practices and a skilled support team to ensure high-quality service. We maintain a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and innovative client-centric solutions, while also offering international collaboration through our alliance with Gloria James-Civetta & Co in South East Asia and Australasia.
Services
Property Settlements
Parenting Arrangements
Divorce Proceedings
Surrogacy Law
Adoption Services
Highlights and features
- We offer specialist Family Law expertise with commercial law precision
- Our team provides cost-efficient yet thorough legal representation
- We maintain a client-focused approach with dynamic business practices
- We operate with full transparency and no hidden fees
- Our practitioners have extensive experience in complex family law matters
Services
Property Settlements
We provide expert advice on property settlements including business assets, spousal maintenance, and financial agreements. Our approach balances legal precision with practical solutions for separating couples. We handle complex cases involving trusts, companies, and cross-border assets while prioritizing negotiated resolutions over litigation where possible.
Parenting Arrangements
Our parenting services focus on child-centered solutions for custody, visitation rights, and relocation matters. We handle complex cases including family violence, cross-border disputes, and LGBTI-specific issues. We aim to formalize arrangements through consent orders while providing robust advocacy when litigation becomes necessary.
Divorce Proceedings
We manage complete divorce processes including application preparation, court representation, and post-divorce matters. Our services cover both joint and sole applications, with expertise in separation under one roof cases. We ensure compliance with child welfare requirements and provide guidance on subsequent financial settlements.
Surrogacy Law
We offer specialized surrogacy legal services including domestic and international arrangements, parentage orders, and donor agreements. Our team provides comprehensive guidance on legal rights for intended parents and surrogates, with expertise in cross-border surrogacy arrangements and third-party reproduction laws.
Adoption Services
Our adoption services cover intercountry adoptions, step-parent adoptions, and foster care transitions. We handle legal formalization processes, foreign adoption recognition, and adult adoptions with sensitivity to lifelong implications. We balance legal requirements with compassionate guidance throughout the adoption journey.
People
Ben Sayer
Partner
Family law specialist with over 15 years' experience in surrogacy and fertility law. Provides strategic legal guidance while maintaining focus on client needs and family dynamics.
Will Jones
Partner
Experienced family law practitioner known for thorough case analysis and effective representation in complex property and parenting matters.
Paula Pfingst
Partner
Skilled family law specialist with particular expertise in high-conflict parenting disputes and complex financial settlements.
Emily Dawson
Partner
Recognized for compassionate client advocacy in adoption cases and cross-border family law matters.
Dominique Mavroyeni
Special Counsel
Specializes in intricate property settlements involving business structures and international assets.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in property settlements, parenting arrangements, divorce, surrogacy law, and adoption services across Australia.
Do you handle international family law matters?
Yes, we handle cross-border family law cases including international surrogacy arrangements and child custody disputes.
How do you approach property settlements?
We prioritize negotiated solutions while preparing thorough court submissions when necessary, focusing on equitable asset division.
What makes your firm different?
We combine commercial law precision with compassionate family law advocacy and cost-efficient service delivery.
Do you offer flexible appointment times?
Yes, we offer early morning and evening appointments to accommodate client schedules.
