LawDirect Melbourne-based legal support for individuals, families, and businesses across Australia.
At LawDirect, we provide practical, fixed-fee legal assistance across three key areas. We take the time to understand your situation and offer clear, straightforward advice so you can move forward with confidence.
We act for clients across Australia. Family law is federal, governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and administered through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, so we can advise on family-law matters wherever you're based. Wills, estates, and commercial leases are matters of state law; we focus on Victorian law and work with clients nationally through online and phone delivery.
Separation and property matters are never easy. We provide clear guidance and practical support to help you reach fair outcomes, with a focus on property settlements and financial arrangements.
Common matters we handle. Couples entering binding financial agreements before marriage or de facto cohabitation. Parties presented with a draft BFA who need independent legal advice and a solicitor certificate. Separated couples preparing consent orders to formalise property settlements without a contested hearing. Variations to existing agreements after circumstances change.
Jurisdiction. Federal: Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), administered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. We act for clients Australia-wide.
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Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but having the right documents in place gives you and your family peace of mind. We help you put clear, legally sound arrangements in place so your wishes are respected.
Common matters we handle. First wills for individuals or couples. Updating wills after major life events such as marriage, divorce, separation, the birth of a child, or a significant change in assets. Mutual wills for spouses or partners. Enduring powers of attorney for financial, medical, or lifestyle decisions.
Jurisdiction. Victorian state law: the Wills Act 1997 (Vic) for testamentary instruments and the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) for enduring powers. We act for clients Australia-wide on Victorian-law matters.
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When you're leasing commercial premises, we provide practical advice to help protect your business interests.
Common matters we handle. Tenants entering or renewing retail and commercial leases. Landlords preparing leases for their premises. Reviewing lease assignments when a business changes hands. Advising on the exercise of options. Negotiating fit-out, rent review, and outgoings clauses.
Jurisdiction. Victorian state law: the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) for retail premises, with general commercial principles applying to non-retail leases. We act for clients Australia-wide on Victorian-law matters.
Enquire Online NowYes. Most of our work is delivered online and over the phone, so distance isn't a barrier. We act for clients across Australia. Family law is federal, so we can advise on those matters wherever you're based. For wills, estates, and commercial leases, we focus on Victorian law and work with clients nationally.
We agree the scope of work and the fixed fee in writing before we start, and the fee covers all the work in that agreed scope. If the matter changes (for example, you decide to add complexity we hadn't planned for), we'll talk it through with you and confirm any adjustment in writing before continuing. There are no surprise hourly invoices.
A binding financial agreement (BFA) is an agreement under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) that sets out how property and finances will be divided if a relationship ends. People most commonly consider one before marriage (sometimes called a prenup), at the start of a de facto relationship, during a relationship to update existing arrangements, or after separation. To be enforceable, both parties must receive independent legal advice from separate solicitors.
It depends on complexity. Straightforward wills are often turned around in one to two weeks. Binding financial agreements typically take three to six weeks because each party needs independent advice from a separate solicitor. Commercial lease reviews depend largely on the responsiveness of the other side. We'll give you a more specific estimate after our first conversation.
It depends on the matter. For a will, we'll usually ask for ID, a list of your assets and liabilities, and details of your intended beneficiaries and executor. For a binding financial agreement, we'll need a financial summary from each party (assets, liabilities, superannuation, and income). For a lease review, we'll need the proposed lease and any side documents. We'll send you a clear list once we've scoped your matter.
Yes. Our first conversation is about understanding what you're trying to achieve. If we're a good fit, we'll tell you. If your matter sits outside our practice areas, we'll say so and, where we can, point you to someone better placed to help.
Get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction. There's no obligation and no pressure. You can also learn more about LawDirect.
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