Perth Family Lawyers

What is Perth Family Lawyers?

Perth Family Lawyers is a premier Australian law firm that practices exclusively in family law, operated by two empathetic women directors and supported by a team of highly competent, hand-picked staff. The firm delivers effective, expedient and meaningful solutions while maintaining a client-focused approach that recognizes the emotional stress inherent in family law matters.

What services does Perth Family Lawyers offer?

• Divorce and Separation: Comprehensive assistance with divorce applications and opposition, including critical advice regarding time limitations for property settlement after divorce orders and handling situations where parties lived under one roof post-separation
• Property Settlement: Expert guidance for fair and equitable property division, including complex matters involving child support agreements, company and trust structures, and spousal maintenance issues with an objective and resolution-focused approach
• Parenting Matters: Highly trained specialists in parenting disputes who prioritize children's best interests while ensuring both parents remain involved to the maximum extent possible, representing Mums and Dads equally
• Child Support: Complex child support issue resolution including representation with Child Support Agency, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and Family Court, plus expertise in Binding Child Support Agreements, Limited Child Support Agreements, and DNA-related matters
• Restraining Orders: Specialized assistance with Violence Restraining Orders (VRO) and Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVRO), including representation in Magistrates' Court and comprehensive advice on all forms of family violence
• Child Protection: Professional representation and advice in child protection matters to safeguard children's welfare and parental rights
• Maintenance: Strategic advice and representation for spousal maintenance claims and obligations

Why choose Perth Family Lawyers as your lawyer?

Perth Family Lawyers stands out as Perth's leading family law firm through their unique combination of empathetic service delivery and strategic legal expertise. The firm designs strategies to achieve the best possible outcome at minimum expense, providing quality advice that avoids playing on emotions despite the inherently stressful nature of family law matters. Their exclusively family law focus ensures deep specialization, while their ability to represent clients throughout Australia and overseas in Australian proceedings demonstrates their comprehensive jurisdictional reach.

Who are the attorneys at Perth Family Lawyers?

The firm's legal team includes Melissa Raftis (Director and Senior Lawyer, Monash University 2000) and Samantha Long (Director and Senior Lawyer, Murdoch University 2011, practicing family law since 2007) who lead the practice. Senior Associate Peter Banks (University of Notre Dame 2016) provides experienced counsel, while Associates Hayden Perer (University of Notre Dame 2017) and lawyers Marija Wood (Curtin University 2022) and Ana Dusmanoska strengthen the team's capacity to deliver personalized attention to each client's unique circumstances.

How much does Perth Family Lawyers cost?

Perth Family Lawyers designs their legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcome at minimum expense for clients, reflecting their commitment to cost-conscious representation. The firm structures their services to minimize legal costs while maintaining high-quality advice and representation throughout family law proceedings.

Where is Perth Family Lawyers located?

Perth Family Lawyers operates from their Perth, Western Australia office while maintaining the ability to represent clients throughout Australia and overseas in Australian proceedings. Visit their website at https://www.perthfamilylawyers.com/ for detailed contact information and office location details.