Australian legal guidance with cross-border experience
Legal information and consultation pathways for family law, immigration law, selected civil disputes and Australia–Sri Lanka cross-border legal matters.
Led by Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake
Australanka Lawyers is led by Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake, an Australian solicitor admitted in Victoria and a Sri Lankan Attorney-at-Law. The website provides legal information and consultation pathways for Sri Lankan Australians and others requiring Australian or Sri Lanka-related legal guidance.
Australian legal practitioner and Sri Lankan Attorney-at-Law with 16 years’ legal experience in Sri Lanka and admitted to the Australian legal profession in 2019.
Sri Lankan clients across Australia can also read our page about legal help for Sri Lankans in Australia.
Clear guidance across Australian and Sri Lankan legal issues
Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake assists clients with Australian family law, immigration law and selected civil dispute matters, together with cross-border legal issues involving Sri Lanka. His approach is practical, evidence-focused and careful, particularly where clients are dealing with stressful family, migration or property-related issues.
Sri Lankan legal matters
Miyuru assists with Australian family law, immigration law and selected civil dispute matters.
Australanka Lawyers Pty Ltd is an incorporated legal practice registered in Victoria. Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake is the Principal Solicitor. Australian legal services are provided through Australanka Lawyers Pty Ltd.
Based in Officer, Victoria 3809. Consultations are available by appointment, telephone and video throughout Australia.
Experience and background
Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake is an Australian legal practitioner and Sri Lankan Attorney-at-Law. He has 16 years’ legal experience in Sri Lanka and was admitted to the Australian legal profession in 2019.
His work focuses on family law, immigration law, selected civil disputes and Australia–Sri Lanka cross-border legal issues.
Sri Lankan clients across Australia can also read our page about legal help for Sri Lankans in Australia.
16 years’ legal experience in Sri Lanka
Experience assisting clients with legal issues involving property, family, civil disputes, documents and court-related matters in Sri Lanka.
Australian admission since 2019
Admitted to the Australian legal profession in 2019 and practising in Australia in family law, immigration law and selected civil dispute matters.
Cross-border legal perspective
Guidance for clients whose legal issues involve Australia, Sri Lanka, or both jurisdictions.
Sri Lankan legal services
Sri Lankan legal matters may be handled or referred through appropriately qualified Sri Lankan legal practitioners, including Dissanayake & Dissanayake Attorneys-at-Law and Notaries Public or Dissanayake Associates, depending on the nature of the matter.
Legal areas
Information and consultation pathways for Australian legal matters and Sri Lankan jurisdictional matters.
Family law
Parenting, separation, divorce, property settlement and family violence-related issues in Australia.
Immigration law
Partner visas, visitor visas, employer-sponsored visas, bridging visas, visa refusals, visa cancellations and revocation matters.
Cross-border legal issues
Guidance where Australian legal issues intersect with Sri Lankan documents, family circumstances, property questions or legal processes.
Sri Lankan legal matters
Cross-border support for Sri Lankan property, power of attorney, deed of gift, matrimonial, testamentary and apartment law matters.
Civil disputes
Letters of demand, debt recovery, contract disputes and selected litigation matters.
Legal guides and education
Plain-English legal information through articles, videos and community legal education.
JustFund PartnerPlus
A Smarter, Flexible Way to Fund Your Family Law Matter
We understand that when you are navigating a separation or relationship property matter, financial strain can sometimes stand in the way of obtaining the legal support you need. Australanka Lawyers has partnered with JustFund, a dedicated provider of flexible funding solutions for family-law legal fees.
Through this partnership, eligible clients may be able to access a flexible line of credit to cover legal fees and expenses related to separation or relationship property proceedings. Repayment is generally deferred until settlement, subject to JustFund's eligibility criteria and terms.
Funding is provided by JustFund and is subject to eligibility and JustFund's terms. Australanka Lawyers does not receive a commission or referral fee from JustFund and does not provide financial advice.
How It Works
A simple and careful process to understand your issue and direct it to the appropriate legal pathway.
Initial enquiry
You provide a short summary of your issue, including any urgent deadlines, court dates, Department requests or documents that may affect the next step.
Identify the correct pathway
We identify whether your matter is an Australian legal matter, a Sri Lankan jurisdictional matter, or a cross-border issue involving both systems.
Next steps
You are guided about the next practical steps, including consultation, documents, referrals or engagement through the relevant authorised law practice.
Contact
For enquiries, consultations and cross-border legal guidance, you can contact Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake.
WhatsApp/Text: 0423 469 407
Email: miyuru@australankalawyers.com.au
Miyuru Dissanayake is an Australian solicitor and Sri Lankan Attorney-at-law. Australian legal services are provided by Australanka Lawyers Pty Ltd.
Sri Lankan jurisdictional matters are handled through Dissanayaka & Dissanayaka Attorneys-at-Law and Notaries Public in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lankan clients across Australia can also read our page about legal help for Sri Lankans in Australia.