Better Separations

Hawthorn East, VIC

About us

Better Separations, a Melbourne-based family law firm, has been providing expert services since 2008, focusing on collaborative family law and innovative dispute resolution. The firm is dedicated to assisting clients through separation and divorce by emphasising collaboration and understanding. Their interdisciplinary approach involves working closely with a team that includes financial advisors and child psychology experts, ensuring that family needs are placed at the forefront while protecting children from the adverse effects of separation. Led by principal Mike Wells, an accredited mediator with the Law Institute of Victoria and NMAS, the firm prides itself on its ability to keep families out of court. Mike is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and is adept in Collaborative Divorce, bringing years of experience in child-inclusive practices and restorative justice to the table. His leadership ensures a comprehensive range of services, including collaborative family law services, family mediation with thorough approaches such as intake, joint sessions, and the provision of Heads of Agreement and Parenting Plans. Better Separations also offers coaching and mentoring, both for clients navigating the complexities of separation and for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of family law. To further support families, the firm provides mediation preparation appointments and restorative conferencing. With free 30-minute initial consultations and flexible meeting options, including Zoom appointments and multiple convenient locations across Melbourne, Better Separations remains committed to providing accessible, client-focused family law services.

Practice areas

Family Law

Specialisations

Family Law

Better Separations provides comprehensive services in family law, with a particular emphasis on collaborative approaches to separation and divorce. By focusing on mediation and Family Dispute Resolution, the firm aims to facilitate amicable outcomes while prioritising the welfare of children. Their interdisciplinary method involves teams of professionals, including financial advisors and child experts, to address the diverse needs of families during challenging times. Led by Mike Wells, an experienced mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, the firm offers a range of services designed to help clients navigate the complexities of family law. These include collaborative family law, mediation preparation, and restorative conferencing. Through tailored coaching and mentoring, Better Separations supports both clients and professionals in achieving sustainable agreements, all while maintaining a family-centred approach that minimises the need for court intervention.