PRACTICE AREAS
At Perth Divorce and Family Law lawyers, we aim to provide professional, practical, cost-effective and outcome focused legal services across divorce and family law.
As divorce and Family Law lawyers in Perth, we provide legal advice and representation on all areas of matrimonial and de facto family law.
Following the breakdown of a relationship, one of the most important decisions parents will face, is the future care and living arrangements of the children of their relationship.
View ServiceAfter the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, the division of property is critically important to the financial future of both parties.
View ServiceIf you have been separated from the other party to the marriage for 12 months, you can apply for a divorce.
The Application for Divorce can be made by either one party or both parties jointly.
View ServiceMediation (a form of alternative dispute resolution) is the process through which a separated couple, with the assistance of an independent mediator, work together to resolve their parenting and/or property matters with the aim of reaching their own agreement.
View ServiceLegally a party to either a marriage or a de facto relationship (including same sex couples) may be able to seek ongoing financial assistance from the other party. This is referred to as spousal maintenance and is separate from a party/parent’s obligation to pay child support for a child of the relationship.
View ServiceIf a child of your relationship lives with you, you may be entitled to claim child support from the other parent.
Ordinarily child support is determined administratively by the Department of Human Services mainly taking into account the incomes of the parents and the care percentage of the child.
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