Petersham Family Lawyers

Is the Fear of Losing Your Home Making an Already Painful Situation Even Harder to Face?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself. FletchLaw provides Petersham families with honest advice, clear direction, and strong representation when it matters most. Your first conversation with us won’t cost you a cent.

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Are You Facing Any of These Concerns Right Now?

Is the fear of losing your home stopping you from thinking clearly about anything else?

When the place you’ve built your life in feels like it could be taken away, everything else becomes harder to face. That fear deserves to be taken seriously — and addressed with real legal advice, not guesswork.

Are you worried your ex will walk away with more than their fair share?

Whether it’s the house, the savings, or the superannuation you’ve spent years building, the thought of an unfair split can feel like a second loss on top of everything else.

Do you lie awake wondering how much time you'll actually get with your children?

For most parents, nothing cuts deeper than uncertainty about their relationship with their kids. Parenting arrangements need to be right — and that takes careful, experienced guidance.

Are you afraid your ex is hiding assets you don't even know about?

It happens more often than people expect. Undisclosed savings, restructured businesses, transferred property — there are legal tools to uncover these things, and we know how to use them.

Does the thought of ongoing legal costs feel like it could ruin you financially?

Legal fees on top of a separation already stretching your finances is a real and legitimate fear. We’re transparent about costs from the outset and focused on efficient, practical outcomes.

Are you confused about where to even begin?

Most people have never needed a family lawyer before. Not knowing what to do first — or who to trust — is one of the most common things we hear. That’s exactly what the first conversation is for.

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Meet Simon Fletcher

Separation and family law matters are among the most stressful things a person can go through — and the fear of losing your home makes everything feel more urgent and more frightening. At FletchLaw, we make sure you don’t face any of it without answers.

Simon Fletcher has guided Inner West families through separation, property disputes, parenting arrangements, and everything in between. He brings calm, experienced legal advice to situations that feel anything but calm — explaining every step in plain English and keeping your interests at the centre of everything.

Your first conversation with Simon won’t cost you a cent. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice about where you stand and what your options actually are.

Book your free telephone consultation now.

How We Can Help You Through This

We'll give you an honest, accurate picture of your property entitlements — so you're making decisions based on facts, not fear or guesswork.

We'll take immediate steps to protect the family home and other assets if there's any risk your ex could act unilaterally before a settlement is reached.

We'll dig into the financials thoroughly to make sure nothing is being hidden from you — we know how undisclosed assets are structured and how to surface them.

We'll negotiate firmly on your behalf to reach a settlement that's genuinely fair, without dragging the process out longer than it needs to be.

We'll make sure your superannuation and retirement savings are properly accounted for — they're part of your future, not an afterthought.

We'll put together strong, workable parenting arrangements that protect your relationship with your children and put their wellbeing first.

We'll keep you informed at every stage in plain English — no legal jargon, no surprises, no being kept in the dark about your own matter.

We'll explore every avenue for resolution before any court proceedings are considered — litigation is a last resort, not a default.

We'll be there when you need us — responsive, accessible, and focused entirely on getting you the best outcome possible.

The 3 Step FletchLaw Process

Book Your Free, No-Obligation Consultation

Call us and speak directly with Simon Fletcher. He'll listen to your situation, answer your questions honestly, and give you a clear picture of where you stand. There's no cost, no pressure, and no commitment — just straightforward advice from an experienced family lawyer.

We Handle the Legal Complexity While You Focus on What Matters

Once you decide to work with us, we take care of everything. Gathering documentation, negotiating with your ex's legal team, protecting your position on the property — we handle the weight of it so you don't have to carry it alone.

Move Forward With Clarity and Confidence

With the legal side settled, you can close this chapter and start rebuilding. You'll have certainty about your home and finances, security in your parenting arrangements, and the quiet relief of knowing you protected what matters most.

Take the First Step — Your Free Consultation Won't Cost You a Cent

Picking up the phone when you’re in the middle of a family law matter takes courage. We know that — and we’ve made the first step as easy and pressure-free as we possibly can. Your initial consultation with Simon Fletcher is completely free. It’s a relaxed, confidential conversation — not a sales pitch, not a formal interview. Here’s what you can expect:

  • A warm, judgment-free conversation — a safe space to share what’s happening, feel genuinely heard, and get your questions answered without any pressure to proceed
  • Clarity on where you stand — your legal position explained in plain English, so you leave with a real understanding of your rights and options around the home and everything else
  • An honest overview of what to expect — a straightforward sense of how the process typically unfolds, so things feel a little less uncertain
  • Practical, personalised guidance — advice tailored to your specific situation, not a generic walkthrough
  • The space to ask anything — whether it’s about the house, the children, your finances, or what happens next — this is your time

Ready to take the first step? Call us today to book your free consultation — we're here to help.

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What to Expect When You Work with FletchLaw

Free initial consultation with no obligation

Speak with Simon, get honest answers, and decide whether we’re the right fit — without spending a cent or committing to anything.

Transparent Billing

Every charge is explained clearly before it’s incurred. You’ll always know what you’re paying for and why.

Direct Access to Simon

You work with the principal solicitor from start to finish — not passed between staff or left with a junior.

Plain English Throughout

No unnecessary legal jargon. Everything explained in a way that actually makes sense for your situation.

Local Inner West Firm

We’re not a large city practice. We’re a local firm that knows the Inner West, its families, and its courts.

Flexible Consultations

Office, phone, or video — we work around your schedule and your comfort level.

Negotiation-First Approach

We fight hard when needed, but always look first for smart resolutions that save you time, money, and stress.

Child-Focused Thinking

Where children are part of the matter, their wellbeing shapes every recommendation we make.

Responsive Communication

Your calls and messages are returned promptly. You won’t be left wondering what’s happening with your own matter.

Strategy Clarity from Day One

You’ll leave the first consultation with a realistic sense of your options and what a likely path forward looks like.

Street map of Sydney's Inner West showing the shortest route between Petersham and FletchLaw in Stanmore — a 6-minute, 2.1 km journey along Parramatta Road

From Petersham to FletchLaw in Minutes

FletchLaw is just 2.1 kilometres from the centre of Petersham — a six-minute drive along Parramatta Road. We’re not a distant city firm you have to travel to in a crisis. We’re your neighbours in the Inner West, part of the same streets, the same community, and the same daily life that Petersham families know well. When you need us, we’re close.

Serving the Petersham & Inner West Community

Petersham is one of the Inner West’s most distinctive and tightly-knit suburbs — a place where heritage streetscapes, a thriving village atmosphere, and a genuinely diverse community all come together. For families here, home isn’t just a property. It’s a neighbourhood, a school, a set of relationships built over years.

Former Petersham Fire Station on Parramatta Road — a Victorian red brick landmark

The Former Petersham Fire Station on Parramatta Road is one of the suburb's most recognisable landmarks. Its bold Victorian red brick and heritage bay doors have anchored this stretch of the community for well over a century — a reminder of the deep roots Petersham families have put down here.

All Saints Anglican Church, Petersham — Gothic Revival architecture

All Saints Anglican Church stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the Inner West. Its ornate brickwork and commanding roofline have provided a point of quiet continuity for the Petersham community through generations of change.

Petersham Railway Station — heritage sandstone building viewed from platform

Petersham Railway Station — with its elegant sandstone building and Victorian platform ironwork — has been connecting this suburb to the rest of Sydney since the nineteenth century. For many families, it's simply part of the daily rhythm of life here.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Book your free, no-obligation consultation today and get the clarity and support you need to move forward with confidence.