Best Family Lawyer Wollongong

Choosing the right family lawyer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make after separation. At Wallen Family Law, we are a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to family law. Our focus is on providing clear, compassionate, and practical advice to help families in Wollongong and the Illawarra move forward with confidence.

Why Choose Wallen Family Law?

  1. Exclusive focus on family law
    Unlike generalist firms, all of our work is dedicated to parenting, property, divorce, child support, and family law matters. This means our knowledge is deep, current, and tailored to your needs.

  2. Led by Principal Solicitor Melody van der Wallen
    Melody has over 10 years’ experience in the legal field and a background in property and commercial law. This unique combination gives her strong insight into complex family property settlements, particularly those involving businesses or trusts.

  3. Approachable and resolution-focused
    We understand that family law is not just about legal outcomes — it’s about people, children, and futures. We aim to resolve matters through mediation and collaboration wherever possible, while being ready to strongly protect your rights if Court action is required.

What We Do

We provide legal advice and representation in all areas of family law, including:

  • Parenting arrangements and parenting orders,

  • Property settlements and financial agreements,

  • Divorce applications,

  • Child support agreements,

  • Mediation support,

  • Domestic and family violence considerations.

With fixed-fee services available for many straightforward matters, you’ll have certainty about costs from the beginning.

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Our Local Connection

Wallen Family Law is based in Wollongong and services Shellharbour, Kiama, and the wider Illawarra. We also continue to assist clients across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire. Our philosophy is simple: clarity, fairness, and support at every step.

Worried about legal costs?

We partner with JustFund to offer flexible legal funding for family law matters — so you can start your case now and pay later.

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Book a free 15-minute consultation with Wallen Family Law today and discover why many consider us among the best family lawyers in Wollongong.

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Family Law FAQ Videos

Watch family law FAQ videos from Wallen Family Law — covering divorce, parenting, property, and mediation questions.

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As experienced family lawyers in Wollongong, we handle all aspects of Divorce & Separation, Parenting Arrangements, and Property Settlements.

We offer Fixed Fee and Legal Aid options to suit different financial needs.

Read more in our resource — How to Protect Your Assets During Divorce in NSW.