Looking for Divorce, Separation & Mediation Services in Geelong

Navigating all your separation needs with care and competence

 

Navigate Separation with Confidence, Compassion & Control

At Assent Group, we help Geelong families and individuals move through separation with structure, clarity, and care. Our accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners and mediators work closely with clients seeking family lawyers Geelong to create fair, enduring agreements that support their financial, emotional, and parenting goals.

Whether youโ€™re navigating property division, parenting arrangements, or financial settlements, our combination of mediation and practical legal insight keeps your focus on resolution, not conflict. Weโ€™re proud to offer compassionate, professional guidance that saves time, reduces stress, and helps clients reach agreement without unnecessary litigation.

 

Why Choose Assent Mediation

We Care, Youโ€™re Not Just a File to Us

Our mediators take the time to understand your circumstances, managing smaller caseloads to ensure each client receives personalised attention. Youโ€™ll never feel like a number; youโ€™ll be supported as a person.

Qualified and Experienced

Every Assent mediator is trained and experienced in both parenting and property matters. Weโ€™re skilled at managing high-emotion discussions and helping both parties reach workable solutions. If youโ€™re comparing divorce lawyers Geelong with mediation, we offer an informed pathway thatโ€™s cooperative, respectful, and legally sound.

Speak to a real person

We value connection. When you reach out, youโ€™ll speak with a knowledgeable team member, not an automated service. Real people who understand separation, family law, and what matters most.

Getting it right the first time

Our approach prioritises accuracy and long-term stability. We help you document clear, enforceable agreements so you can move forward with certainty.

Legally Informed, Cost-Saving

Our process is legally informed and supported by independent family lawyers, giving you confidence that you are following a robust, structured pathway that is far more cost-effective than traditional litigation or extended negotiations with divorce lawyers alone.

Not a Triage Service

At Assent, youโ€™ll have one consistent practitioner managing your matter. We donโ€™t outsource or transfer clients; your mediator remains your point of contact throughout the journey.

Secure and Professional Systems

All client information is handled in a protected, encrypted environment. Confidentiality and compliance are fundamental to how we operate.

Keeping the Future in Mind

We know separation isnโ€™t just about today, itโ€™s about protecting the future for you and your family. Our process supports respectful communication so future milestones can be shared without ongoing conflict.

Taking that first step can feel daunting. Whether youโ€™re beginning to explore your options or already working with family lawyers Geelong, Assent offers a calm, neutral space to gain clarity and move toward agreement.

Wherever You Are in Your Journey, Weโ€™ll Meet You There

 
  • Youโ€™ve done the hard part - let us help formalise your agreement into a legally recognised document with clarity and confidence.

  • Weโ€™ll guide you through the process step-by-step, helping you stay calm, focused, and in control.

  • From a no-obligation chat, we help you explore your options and decide on the pathway thatโ€™s right for you.

  • Whether youโ€™ve already started down the legal path or are seeking a different approach, we offer a pathway where you can collaborate with Family Lawyers Geelong to refocus matters toward resolution, saving both time and expense.

  • Start with conversations, not arguments. Weโ€™ll help you turn uncertainty into clear, confident decisions.

Hereโ€™s how we can help you

Assent Group assists individuals and couples throughout Geelong to resolve separation, parenting, and financial matters without unnecessary conflict. Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and control.

Our services complement and often work alongside family lawyers Geelong and include:

We support you with a process that integrates legal advice to reach balanced outcomes faster, more affordably, and with full legal compliance.

โ€œAssent has saved you thousands in legal costs and provided you with a robust and fair process to negotiate and complete your financial settlement, that includes the use of quality independent legal adviceโ€

CLIENTโ€™S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Assent Difference

Tailored Approach

Every family is different. Practical, empathetic support delivered with your needs front and centre.

Safety First

We have experience handling complex and sensitive cases, including those involving family violence. Our mediators ensure a secure, balanced space for discussion.

Compassion

We combine empathy with professional objectivity, treating every client with respect while maintaining a clear focus on fair outcomes.

FAQs - Family & Divorce Lawyers Geelong

  • FDR is a structured, confidential mediation process that helps separated couples resolve parenting and financial issues without going to court.

  • Yes. All our mediators are accredited FDR Practitioners and can issue Section 60I Certificates where court proceedings become necessary.

  • Our mediation combined with family lawyers Geelong services are tailored to what you need and are generally far more cost-effective and efficient to litigation and lawyer-led negotiation.

  • Absolutely. We help parents create child-focused plans that foster healthy communication and stability.

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Together, we can redefine the road ahead. It all starts with a conversation.

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