Family Lawyer in Freshwater | Your Local Family Law Experts on the Northern Beaches
If you are facing separation, parenting arrangements, or a family law dispute, it can feel overwhelming — particularly when children and financial security are involved. Families in Freshwater often come to us seeking clear, practical advice and a way forward that protects their children while avoiding unnecessary conflict.
Wallen Family Law supports Freshwater parents and families with experienced, compassionate family law advice, delivered with strength, clarity and a focus on workable outcomes.
Based locally on the Northern Beaches, we understand the pressures families face and provide guidance that is calm, strategic and tailored to your situation.
Supporting Freshwater families through separation and change
Separation brings legal, emotional and practical challenges. For Freshwater families, these often include:
Parenting arrangements around school, extracurricular activities and work commitments
Property settlements involving the family home or significant assets
Navigating co-parenting in close-knit community environments
Concerns about affordability and legal costs
Our role is to remove uncertainty. We explain your options clearly, guide you through each step, and help you make informed decisions with confidence.
FIXED FEES | LEGAL AID NSW PANEL FIRM | FREE 15-MINUTE CONSULTATION
Clear Fixed Fee Options
Separation often brings financial pressure as well as emotional strain. At Wallen Family Law, we believe that every family deserves clear and expert guidance, regardless of their financial situation. We offer fixed-fee services and are a Legal Aid NSW panel firm. From your first free 15-minute consultation, we will help you understand the path ahead, the costs involved, and the most suitable way forward for your family.
Fixed Fee Services
We offer clear, fixed-fee pricing so you know your costs from the start. It brings certainty and helps you focus on the best outcome for your family.
Legal Aid NSW
We are a Legal Aid NSW panel firm, helping eligible clients with parenting, property, and family violence matters.
Pay Later Options
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.
Domestic violence and urgent family law protection
If you are experiencing domestic violence, coercive control or safety concerns, early legal advice is critical.
We assist Freshwater clients with:
Parenting matters involving family violence
Urgent applications and interim orders
Interaction with police, ADVOs and child protection concerns
Protecting children from exposure to harm
We approach these matters with sensitivity, discretion and firmness, ensuring safety concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately.
Our Services
Parenting & Custody
We assist parents with parenting arrangements, custody disputes, and parenting orders. Our focus is always on the best interests of your children, helping you reach agreements that are practical, safe, and sustainable.
Divorce & Separation
From divorce applications to the legal steps following separation, we guide you through the process with clarity and care. We ensure all requirements under the Family Law Act are met so you can move forward with confidence.
Property Settlements
We help you negotiate and finalise property settlements, including division of assets, superannuation splitting, and business interests. Our goal is to achieve a fair and efficient outcome, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Child Support
We provide advice on child support assessments, private agreements, binding child support agreement and child support disputes. Our guidance ensures your children’s financial needs are met while balancing fairness for both parents.
Spousal Maintenance
If you or your former partner require ongoing financial support, we can advise on spousal maintenance applications and agreements, ensuring your entitlements are properly considered.
Consent Orders & Agreements
We prepare and review consent orders, binding financial agreements (BFAs), and parenting agreements to give you peace of mind that your arrangements are legally enforceable.
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Encouraging out-of-court solutions through family dispute resolution, collaborative family law, and mediation — saving time, stress, and cost.
Family Violence & Protection Orders
We act swiftly in cases of domestic and family violence, including Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) and urgent court applications to ensure your safety.
De Facto Relationships
Expert advice for de facto relationship property settlements, financial disputes, and parenting matters under the Family Law Act.
Relocation Matters
Representation in relocation and travel disputes, including international and interstate parenting matters, ensuring your child’s best interests are protected.
Court Representation & Litigation
If negotiation fails, we are fully prepared to represent you in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Our lawyers have the experience to advocate for your rights with strength and clarity.
Superannuation Splitting
Specialist advice on superannuation splitting including self managed superannuation funds after separation or divorce, ensuring your long-term financial security is protected.
Why Freshwater families choose Wallen Family Law.
Clients choose us because we offer:
Clear, honest advice without legal jargon
A calm, respectful and supportive approach
Strong advocacy when court action is required
Fixed-fee options for many family law services
Support for eligible Legal Aid clients.
Led by Melody van der Wallen, Wallen Family Law combines extensive litigation experience with a genuine commitment to helping families move forward with dignity and clarity.
Speak with a Freshwater family lawyer
If you are unsure about your next step, we offer a free 15-minute clarity call to help you understand your options and where you stand.
Serving clients across the Northern Beaches and greater Sydney.
Family Law FAQ Videos
Watch family law FAQ videos from Wallen Family Law — covering divorce, parenting, property, and mediation questions.
Contact Our Dee Why Office
Wallen Family Law – Northern Beaches
6/1 Oaks Avenue, Dee Why NSW 2099
Email: melody@wallenfamilylaw.com.au
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Our Freshwater team assists clients with Divorce & Separation, Parenting & Custody, Property Settlements, and Family Mediation.
Learn about our Fixed Fee options and Legal Aid family law support.
You may also like our guide — How to Protect Your Assets During Divorce in NSW.