Vanessa is a dedicated family law specialist with in-depth experience handling property division and child custody cases. She thrives on tackling complex legal issues and achieving positive results for her clients.
Family Lawyers Alice Springs
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(08) 8941 1896
(08) 8941 1896
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5/2 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870
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Family Law Firm of the Year
We are proud to announce we have been named as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for Law Firm of the Year for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Why choose AFL Withnalls in Alice Springs?
Led by Accredited Family Law Specialist Vanessa Farmer, the AFL Withnalls team prides itself on achieving clients’ goals in a cost effective, timely, and straightforward professional manner.
We are committed to offering a wealth of knowledge, extensive experience, and personalised advice to help you navigate your family law concerns effectively. As a result, our compassionate and skilled family lawyers in Alice Springs receive high ratings for their exceptional services.
We cover a wide spectrum of family law matters, including issues related to children, property settlement, and spousal maintenance for married, de facto, and same-sex couples.
We make sure to present your options in a straightforward manner, avoiding legal jargon, and strive for transparent communication to secure the best possible outcomes for your unique situation. Additionally, we act as staunch advocates for you and your family, representing your interests during negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
Our Family Law services
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Divorce Lawyers
Dissolving an irreconcilable marriage after a 12-month separation period.
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Children
Determining the care arrangements and decision making powers over a child or children
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Family Mediation Lawyers
Mediation is a form of dispute resolution which attempts to resolve disputes between parties without having to contend with the Court system. At Australian Family Lawyers, we offer family mediation services to help you settle your dispute without going to court.
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Child Support Lawyer
Paying financial support between parents to assist in raising children.
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Asset Protection
Legally protect a gift, loan or advance to a family member and mitigate against risk of relationship breakdown or business loss by the recipients.
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Property settlement
Assessing and dividing assets, liabilities, and financial resources between parties.
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Separation
Formalising a domestic separation while still in a legally recognised marriage.
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Spousal maintenance
Assistance for partners without the support of a main breadwinner.
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Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs)
A prenuptial agreement – known as a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) in Australia is a legally binding contract between a couple that outlines how their finances will be divided if they separate or divorce
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Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement – also known as a financial agreement during marriage – is a legally binding contract made between you and your spouse that you enter into after your marriage but before separation.
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LGBTQ+ Family & Divorce Lawyers
LGBTQ+ individuals and families face unique challenges when navigating the family law system. From establishing parental rights to the best way to separate, you need the right legal guidance so you can achieve the best results for yourself and your family.
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High Net Worth Divorce
If you are divorcing or separating with substantial assets, a family-owned business, a family trust, or other complex assets, you will likely need experienced and specialised legal expertise. As a high-net-worth individual (HNWI), divorces can be complex and typically need an expert, strategic approach.
How to find us
Our Alice Springs practice is situated centrally within CBD, adjacent to the Coles complex.
Call us: (08) 8941 896
Email us: booking@australianfamilylawyers.com.au
Meet our Alice Springs family law team
In Alice Springs, our team of family law experts stands out as highly experienced, dedicated, and trustworthy professionals in their field. Learn more about each member by clicking on their individual profiles below.
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Amy practices in Family Law, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence matters, and Civil Litigation. She appears as an advocate in the Family, Supreme, and Local Courts.
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Joe handles a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, child custody and support, property division, spousal maintenance, parentage testing, and domestic violence cases.
Testimonials
Can’t rate these guys highly enough. Was a long hard 4-year road to settlement, purely due to a non-responsive other party, but they got it over the line with great tenacity. Amy unpinned the whole process and dealt with everything professionally and efficiently from the start and really understood what needed to be done in a fairly complicated case. Handing the reins to Joe nearing the end of the process and only a few months before the trial date, I was a bit worried, but the handover was seamless and Joe saw the case through til the end.
Communication was great all the way through and he really understood all of the intricacies of my case without me having to explain everything to him. He had great suggestions and negotiated with the other party’s lawyer well to bring the case to the settlement without the need for a trial hearing. There were always options given and my thoughts listened to with no pressure. Joe was deeply aware of the costs of litigation and the stress for all involved and successfully managed to avoid the need for a costly trial. I highly recommend both Amy and Joe and in the unfortunate event of need further legal matters attended to, then I will be returning to AFL Withnalls.
Karen Dean
The very friendly and helpful staff got the job done with the best result. Thank you, AfL Withnalls.
Dimetrios Kalikatzaros
Do you have a question about family law or relationship law?
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Frequently Asked Questions
In our legal practice, we recognise the unique nature of each family law case, making it challenging to precisely determine the associated costs. Several factors, such as the complexity of your situation and the other party’s willingness to negotiate, can impact the necessary efforts and overall expenses. Nevertheless, you can rely on our proficient team to diligently work towards achieving the optimal outcome for you and your family.
We will provide you with a comprehensive Costs Agreement detailing the estimated expenses for each stage of your case, and we will keep you updated on any changes, ensuring full transparency about your financial standing. Our commitment is to support you throughout this intricate process and guide you during this challenging time.
Family law matters in Alice Springs, Australia, are typically heard in the Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Both of these courts have jurisdiction over family law issues, including divorce, child custody, property settlement, and spousal maintenance.
Please note: This is a circuit location only. Documents cannot be filed at this location.
If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.