Family
Family and Relationship Matters
Separating from a partner can be traumatic with many practical and financial considerations. A break-up places stress on our emotional wellbeing and decision-making capacity – getting advice early is important to ensure you reach the best possible outcome in your circumstances.
At Septimus Jones & Lee our family lawyer Jeremy Sear brings 20 years’ experience helping individuals and families safely navigate through complex matters. Jeremy works exclusively in family law and is deeply committed to helping clients feel supported, empowered and informed throughout the process.
Whether you’re facing separation, parenting disputes, financial negotiations, or court proceedings, Jeremy offers sensitive, strategic advice tailored to your unique circumstances. His goal is to help you reach resolution as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible – and with an outcome you can feel good about when the dust settles.
We offer a free initial 30 minute consultation with our experienced family lawyer.
Please call us on (03) 9613 6555, email us at , or use our online form to arrange an initial confidential, obligation-free appointment.
We advise and act on a wide range of family law matters, including:
Children’s matters
- Living arrangements and time spent with each parent after separation;
- Parental responsibility and decision-making for major life issues
- Relocation matters and child abduction cases
- Rainbow families
Financial matters
- Property settlements and your entitlements;
- Out-of-court negotiations and mediation;
- Division of complex assets (including reviewing trust structures, interests in private or public companies and interests in businesses);
- Superannuation splitting, including SMSFs;
- Asset protection strategies including Financial Agreements entered into before, during and after your relationship ends;
- Asset protection and injunctions to prevent dissipation.
Divorce
- Divorce applications and process guidance;
- Advice on separation timelines and legal rights.
Intervention Orders
- Legal advice and representation at hearings in state courts.
Child Support
- Setting up and enforcing Child Support Agreements;
- Periodic support departure orders.
Testimonials about Jeremy:
“I highly recommend Jeremy Sear. I have been using Jeremy as my solicitor for nearly 2 years. He is very professional, passionate, and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!” – Samantha M.
“Family Separation is really hard. Jeremy Sear made my experience better by making me feel seen and heard. He is a professional who cares. That made a world of difference for me. His advice through the family court journey was excellent and allowed me to achieve my goals. Thank you Jeremy for helping me achieve the outcome I wanted and helping to keep me sane throughout the process.” – Bonnie L.
“Jeremy was very reassuring in our consultation. It was exactly what I needed the day before court. He was kind, helpful and smart. No hesitation in recommending Jeremy.” – Lauren P.