Family & Relationship Law
Family law solutions, tailored for you.
Your family is invaluable, and navigating unexpected changes can be challenging. Whether it’s dividing assets or working out care arrangements for your children, our dedicated family law team is here to support you with advice and solutions.
Guiding you through life’s toughest moments
At Fountain Law, we know that family matters can be emotional and complex, and we’re here to guide you with compassion and expertise. Whether you're navigating divorce, parenting arrangements, or financial agreements, we provide tailored support to help you find the best path forward. Many clients prefer to avoid court, and we strive to resolve matters amicably whenever possible. However, if legal proceedings are necessary, we’ll stand by your side with clear advice and strong representation. Our team simplifies the process, negotiates on your behalf, and handles the details—so you can focus on what truly matters: your family and your future.
We can help you with
Separation and divorce
Ending a relationship can be one of your most difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through the process compassionately, helping you understand your rights and options while working toward resolving your matter.
Parenting arrangements
Your children’s well-being is paramount, and their best interests should be at the heart of every decision. We'll assist you by negotiating, mediating, or, if necessary, representing you in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
Consent orders
Turning agreements into legally binding consent orders can provide peace of mind. We’ll help you formalise arrangements regarding parenting or property matters, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Property matters
Dividing property and assets after a separation can be complex. Considering your unique circumstances and future needs, we’ll work with you to achieve a fair and equitable division.
Spousal maintenance
We can guide you in seeking spousal maintenance, ensuring financial stability for the future while balancing fairness for both parties.
Child support
Navigating child support agreements can be daunting. We’ll assist you in all areas including formalising child support arrangements that ensure your children’s needs are met.
Family violence intervention orders
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority. If you’re dealing with family violence, we’ll help you take legal action to protect yourself and those you care about.
Financial agreements
Planning can save you stress later. We can help you draft financial agreements that provide certainty and safeguard your interests, whether before, during, or after a relationship.
Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Every family situation is different. We’ll guide you toward resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible. We’ll also dedicate ourselves to representing you and resolving any necessary litigation, ensuring you can you start your new chapter with ease and clarity.
Separation and divorce
Ending a relationship can be one of your most difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through the process compassionately, helping you understand your rights and options while working toward resolving your matter.
Parenting arrangements
Your children’s well-being is paramount, and their best interests should be at the heart of every decision. We'll assist you by negotiating, mediating, or, if necessary, representing you in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
Consent orders
Turning agreements into legally binding consent orders can provide peace of mind. We’ll help you formalise arrangements regarding parenting or property matters, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Property matters
Dividing property and assets after a separation can be complex. Considering your unique circumstances and future needs, we’ll work with you to achieve a fair and equitable division.
Spousal maintenance
We can guide you in seeking spousal maintenance, ensuring financial stability for the future while balancing fairness for both parties.
Child support
Navigating child support agreements can be daunting. We’ll assist you in all areas including formalising child support arrangements that ensure your children’s needs are met.
Family violence intervention orders
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority. If you’re dealing with family violence, we’ll help you take legal action to protect yourself and those you care about.
Financial agreements
Planning can save you stress later. We can help you draft financial agreements that provide certainty and safeguard your interests, whether before, during, or after a relationship.
Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Every family situation is different. We’ll guide you toward resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible. We’ll also dedicate ourselves to representing you and resolving any necessary litigation, ensuring you can you start your new chapter with ease and clarity.
Separation and divorce
Ending a relationship can be one of your most difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through the process compassionately, helping you understand your rights and options while working toward resolving your matter.
Parenting arrangements
Your children’s well-being is paramount, and their best interests should be at the heart of every decision. We'll assist you by negotiating, mediating, or, if necessary, representing you in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
Consent orders
Turning agreements into legally binding consent orders can provide peace of mind. We’ll help you formalise arrangements regarding parenting or property matters, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Property matters
Dividing property and assets after a separation can be complex. Considering your unique circumstances and future needs, we’ll work with you to achieve a fair and equitable division.
Spousal maintenance
We can guide you in seeking spousal maintenance, ensuring financial stability for the future while balancing fairness for both parties.
Child support
Navigating child support agreements can be daunting. We’ll assist you in all areas including formalising child support arrangements that ensure your children’s needs are met.
Family violence intervention orders
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority. If you’re dealing with family violence, we’ll help you take legal action to protect yourself and those you care about.
Financial agreements
Planning can save you stress later. We can help you draft financial agreements that provide certainty and safeguard your interests, whether before, during, or after a relationship.
Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Every family situation is different. We’ll guide you toward resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible. We’ll also dedicate ourselves to representing you and resolving any necessary litigation, ensuring you can you start your new chapter with ease and clarity.
Separation and divorce
Ending a relationship can be one of your most difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through the process compassionately, helping you understand your rights and options while working toward resolving your matter.
Parenting arrangements
Your children’s well-being is paramount, and their best interests should be at the heart of every decision. We'll assist you by negotiating, mediating, or, if necessary, representing you in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
Consent orders
Turning agreements into legally binding consent orders can provide peace of mind. We’ll help you formalise arrangements regarding parenting or property matters, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Property matters
Dividing property and assets after a separation can be complex. Considering your unique circumstances and future needs, we’ll work with you to achieve a fair and equitable division.
Spousal maintenance
We can guide you in seeking spousal maintenance, ensuring financial stability for the future while balancing fairness for both parties.
Child support
Navigating child support agreements can be daunting. We’ll assist you in all areas including formalising child support arrangements that ensure your children’s needs are met.
Family violence intervention orders
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority. If you’re dealing with family violence, we’ll help you take legal action to protect yourself and those you care about.
Financial agreements
Planning can save you stress later. We can help you draft financial agreements that provide certainty and safeguard your interests, whether before, during, or after a relationship.
Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Every family situation is different. We’ll guide you toward resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible. We’ll also dedicate ourselves to representing you and resolving any necessary litigation, ensuring you can you start your new chapter with ease and clarity.
Separation and divorce
Ending a relationship can be one of your most difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through the process compassionately, helping you understand your rights and options while working toward resolving your matter.
Parenting arrangements
Your children’s well-being is paramount, and their best interests should be at the heart of every decision. We'll assist you by negotiating, mediating, or, if necessary, representing you in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
Consent orders
Turning agreements into legally binding consent orders can provide peace of mind. We’ll help you formalise arrangements regarding parenting or property matters, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Property matters
Dividing property and assets after a separation can be complex. Considering your unique circumstances and future needs, we’ll work with you to achieve a fair and equitable division.
Spousal maintenance
We can guide you in seeking spousal maintenance, ensuring financial stability for the future while balancing fairness for both parties.
Child support
Navigating child support agreements can be daunting. We’ll assist you in all areas including formalising child support arrangements that ensure your children’s needs are met.
Family violence intervention orders
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority. If you’re dealing with family violence, we’ll help you take legal action to protect yourself and those you care about.
Financial agreements
Planning can save you stress later. We can help you draft financial agreements that provide certainty and safeguard your interests, whether before, during, or after a relationship.
Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Every family situation is different. We’ll guide you toward resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible. We’ll also dedicate ourselves to representing you and resolving any necessary litigation, ensuring you can you start your new chapter with ease and clarity.
Separation and divorce
Ending a relationship can be one of your most difficult decisions. We’re here to guide you through the process compassionately, helping you understand your rights and options while working toward resolving your matter.
Parenting arrangements
Your children’s well-being is paramount, and their best interests should be at the heart of every decision. We'll assist you by negotiating, mediating, or, if necessary, representing you in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
Consent orders
Turning agreements into legally binding consent orders can provide peace of mind. We’ll help you formalise arrangements regarding parenting or property matters, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
Property matters
Dividing property and assets after a separation can be complex. Considering your unique circumstances and future needs, we’ll work with you to achieve a fair and equitable division.
Spousal maintenance
We can guide you in seeking spousal maintenance, ensuring financial stability for the future while balancing fairness for both parties.
Child support
Navigating child support agreements can be daunting. We’ll assist you in all areas including formalising child support arrangements that ensure your children’s needs are met.
Family violence intervention orders
Your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our priority. If you’re dealing with family violence, we’ll help you take legal action to protect yourself and those you care about.
Financial agreements
Planning can save you stress later. We can help you draft financial agreements that provide certainty and safeguard your interests, whether before, during, or after a relationship.
Negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Every family situation is different. We’ll guide you toward resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible. We’ll also dedicate ourselves to representing you and resolving any necessary litigation, ensuring you can you start your new chapter with ease and clarity.
Anish Rebello
Anish is the kind of person that people gravitate towards. His outgoing and friendly nature draw you in and make you feel comfortable, which is just what you need when you’re dealing with difficult issues involving your family.
With a sympathetic ear, Anish listens to his clients and genuinely wants to help them solve their problems. He understands that everyone has their own story and he wants to help people find their happily ever after.
Whether you’re preparing to separate from your partner, dividing assets or trying to manage parenting arrangements, Anish is there to help every step of the way. He knows how emotional family law issues can be and what a relief it can be to know you’re in good hands.
Anish deals with a wide range of family law issues. He has helped clients to negotiate both parenting and property matters, and he also has experience dealing with intervention orders. While his preference is to resolve matters out of court, he understands that’s not always the case and helps his clients navigate the court process with care.
Anish’s experience working in family law has taught him how important it is to educate people about the law. He keeps this in mind with all his clients when explaining what their options are and the things they should take into account. His upfront and direct approach ensure his clients walk away with practical advice to help them resolve their situation.
Outside of work, Anish enjoys anything and everything sports related from cricket to the NFL. He hopes to one day see his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup, the Gold Coast Titans win the NRL Premiership and the Gold Coast Suns win the AFL Premiership, although he’s not holding his breath with that last one.
Stephanie Scott
Stephanie became a lawyer because she enjoys helping people navigate life’s challenges. Whether assisting with estate planning, guiding families through immigration matters, or overseeing conveyancing transactions, she is committed to making the legal process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
At Fountain Law, Stephanie focuses on estate planning, administration and disputes, immigration law, and conveyancing matters. She takes pride in helping clients secure their future, whether by drafting wills, establishing legacies, or ensuring smooth property transactions.
With kindness and empathy, Stephanie supports individuals through complex legal matters, ensuring they feel informed and confident in their decisions. Her background in linguistics reinforces her commitment to clear communication, ensuring clients understand their legal options in plain English.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys musical theatre and plays the bagpipes with the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band, where she serves as President. She is also actively involved in the piping community, serving on the committee of the Victorian Pipers Association and the College Branch Committee of Pipe Bands Victoria. A decorated piper, with her band she has won both the Australian and New Zealand Pipe Band Championships and has performed at major events both in Australia and overseas including Anzac Day commemorations, the Melbourne Tartan Festival, and the prestigious Lorient Interceltic Festival in Brittany, France.
Elias Azadzoi
Elias is a dedicated Law student in his final year, with an impressive five years of experience in the legal industry under his belt.
Renowned for his unwavering work ethic and a client-focused approach, Elias consistently goes above and beyond to achieve the best outcomes.
Beyond his legal expertise, he has a strong background in Sales and Marketing, equipping him with a versatile skill set that enhances his professional endeavours.
Outside of work and study, Elias channels his energy into three of his greatest passions: Business, Mixed Martial Arts, and Footy. As a lifelong, die-hard Blues supporter, Elias is familiar with saying “There’s always next year”….
Take the first step toward resolution
Let Fountain Law guide you through the legal challenges affecting your family. Our tailored strategies and empathetic approach ensure you’re supported every step of the way.
FAQs
You must be separated for at least 12 months before filing. If you briefly resume living together for up to 3 months during this period, the separation period continues.
Court should be a last resort. You can resolve issues through alternative dispute methods like family dispute resolution, mediation, or round-table conferences with legal representatives.
It’s not required, but seeking legal advice early on is strongly recommended to understand your options and help navigate the process.
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