Lighthouse. Affordable family lawyers Tribe guides self-represented litigants.

Affordable family lawyers for everyday Australians.

Fixed fees. Online. Across Australia.

Family law help you need and can afford

Tribe Family Lawyers delivers cost-effective advice, guidance, and legal documents within a range of fixed-fee legal service packages. Online. Around Australia.

Tribe can help you to separate, divorce and to make parenting and property arrangements that are legal and sustainable. We can even help you go to court! All without breaking the bank.

Facing family law problems alone? You have options now.

Our Services

  • Separation

    So many practical and legal challenges to be faced at separation! We’ll sort through them with you, and work out a strategy for moving forward.

  • Divorce

    Who said divorce was easy? We can guide and advise you through the online processes, documentation and any problems with serving your documents.

  • Parenting

    You want a parenting agreement that works for the kids within the real-world constraints on both parents. We can help you make one.

  • Property

    Almost all separating couples need a property settlement to protect their futures, and professional support to get there. But isn’t this difficult and expensive? Not anymore.

  • Court

    Going to family court can be worrying and confusing. You need professional-quality documentation. You need strategy. You need coaching and guidance for court events.

  • See our full list of services

But do I need a lawyer?

Many Australians don't use a lawyer for their family law issues. In fact, 30 to 50 percent of family court cases are managed by people who are self-represented. And many other people arrange their own separations, divorces, and make their own parenting and financial arrangements.

Why is this? Well, lots of people simply can't afford a traditional family lawyer. And some people just don’t want one. Others want to resolve arrangements amicably, without blowing up the farm. But Australian family law is not easy to navigate for a non-lawyer. And do-it-yourself family law can be difficult, a bit treacherous even.

So this is where Tribe comes in. Our innovative, unbundled service model is your middle-ground option: between managing your family law issue completely alone, and engaging a full-representation family lawyer. With Tribe, you can work with an experienced family lawyer who supports you with guidance, advice and documentation to be your best legal self, to achieve the outcomes you need to make your future life what it should be.

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Why us?

  • Affordable

    Our affordable family law fees are amongst the lowest in the country. And they are fixed. So you can keep to your budget!

  • Transparent

    Our inclusions and exclusions are clear. No hidden costs. And you will never be charged for a service that you don’t expressly order.

  • Self-driving

    You run your own family law matter supported by us. You write the letters and file the documents but with as much of our guidance as you need.

  • Accessible

    Meet with us by zoom link when it is convenient for you. Get secure access to your legal documents from your office, loungeroom or car.  From anywhere in Australia!

  • Leverage

    Quite simply, working with Tribe improves your odds of a good outcome. We explain the law and help you to act wisely. And we prime your position with great documents.

  • Real and personal

    Yes, we may be online family lawyers but we work hard to keep things human. We're respectful. We know you’re carrying a huge load. So we try to help you through.

Testimonials

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The service that provided was outstanding. Very efficient and easy to work with, extremely professional lawyers. I have been really impressed how detailed my affidavit is. I honestly think it's the best decision I made when I contacted you.

Mary, Adelaide, 2024
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Very helpful, understanding, was able to answer all my questions, plus give me some great advice with my situation. Please, don't change, just keep doing what you are doing.

Josh, Griffith, 2024
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There is a no-nonsense approach which is great. Having used other firms, my experience has been a lot of wasted time on advice and dollars wasted but at Tribe there is empathy, care and practicality! Availability is always communicated in the service provided by Tribe. I can only see the business growing as your approach is unique and much needed, away from the big corporate's.

Trisha, Sydney, 2024
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All solicitors I have worked with were extremely helpful & gave their 200%, including Dr Maree herself.

Amanda, Penrith, 2024
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The advice and offering is really good, very well suited to my needs. I really liked the services offered initially - coaching when I was self-represented - and now I really like the ongoing support which has definitely reduced my stress levels. It is clear that the Tribe Team are focused on sensible, practical, advice and have incredible knowledge and skills to draw on.

Vanessa, Qld Cairns, 2024
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Whether this was timebased advice or not, it didn’t feel like it. Actually felt like you had all the time in the world for me. That’s important. Thank you.

Erick, Albury NSW, 2024
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Madeleine provided an outstanding experience by meticulously explaining every detail to me. She took the time to ensure I fully grasped each aspect of the legal information she presented, showing exceptional patience and clarity. Madeleine's approach was not only informative but also reassuring, as she addressed all my questions with a calm and professional demeanour.

Christian, Wollongong, 2024
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Anne just gets it. Clever, realistic, understanding, experienced and professional.

Jane, ACT, 2024
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Anne was super helpful and the process was straight forward. I have already recommended you!

Kim, VIC Brisbane, 2024
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Great service. Happy to recommend.

Tara, NSW Melbourne, 2024
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Dr Maree Livermore is an outstanding advocate for the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Highly recommended.

DD, Google review, Marrickville Legal Centre, 2019
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