Family Lawyers Perth

Why choose Australian Family Lawyers in Perth?

Led by our Head of Family Law and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Richard Crane, you can be confident you’re in good hands with Richard and our team of family lawyers in Perth.

Your family’s well-being is paramount to everything we do and we’ll provide you with a depth of knowledge, experience and tailored advice to help you achieve the best results in your family law matter. Consequently, our experienced, caring family lawyers in Perth are rated consistently as some of the best. 

We handle a broad range of family law services including children’s matters, property settlement and spousal maintenance matters for married, de facto and same-sex couples.

We’ll explain your options in an easy to follow manner. Similarly, we communicate transparently – and without using legal jargon, focused on obtaining the best possible outcome for your unique circumstances.

Furthermore, we’re strong advocates for you and your family, representing you during negotiations, mediations and court appearances.

Learn about all our legal services and how we’ll work with you to provide a clear path forward here.

FAQs 

How much does a family lawyer cost in Perth?

At our law firm, we understand that every family law matter is unique, which can make it difficult to predict the exact cost of your case. Many factors, including the complexity of your situation and the other party’s willingness to negotiate, can influence the amount of work needed to resolve your matter and the overall cost. However, you can trust that our experienced team will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

We’ll provide you with a Costs Agreement that outlines estimated costs for each stage of your case, and we’ll keep you informed of any updates so that you always know where you stand financially. We’re here to support you throughout the process and help you navigate this complex time.

To obtain a fee estimate for your matter, please contact our office. We’ll give you a no-cost, no-obligation phone call to get an understanding of your situation and what services you require. After the free phone call, we’ll invite you to a strategy session where we’ll obtain a deeper understanding of your circumstances and legal needs.

Additionally, we’ll explain how and why your legal fees may change over the duration of your family law matter. We’ll communicate your options to you throughout while ensuring that no corners are cut and that any settlement is in your best interests.

What Court hears family law matters in Perth?

In all other Australian jurisdictions, parties can commence proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). However, most married parties and all de facto parties living in Western Australia proceed through the Family Court of Western Australia.

The Family Court of Western Australia is separately established and governed by the Family Court Act 1997 (WA). This statute adopts the same time limits that apply to married parties in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, but also introduces additional limits for parties to consider.

Read more information on family law specific to Western Australia here.

Where to find the Family Court of Western Australia:

The Family Court of Western Australia registry is located less than 10 minutes from our office at:

150 Terrace Road (cnr Victoria Ave)
PERTH WA 6000

• Accessed via the Terrance Road entrance, you can file documents or applications and make enquiries at the Family Court Registry on the first level.
• Access the courtroom floors via stairs or elevators on the first floor.
• City of Perth parking facilities are available on Terrace Road and underneath the Perth Concert Hall.

If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.