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Best Family Lawyers in Perth

Ten Perth family law firms, compared for divorce, property settlements and parenting matters.

For each firm you'll see who would handle your matter, the kind of work it suits, how it charges where that's published, and which of its lawyers are accredited family law specialists on the Law Society of Western Australia list.

52 Perth firms checked, 10 shortlisted. 26 accredited family law specialists confirmed on the Law Society of WA specialist list. No firm pays to be listed. Updated October 2026.

Find a firm for your situation
Published fees or a free first conversation
ASB Law, Klimek & Wijay Family Lawyers, Australian Family Lawyers
Surrogacy and same-sex couples
DS Family Law, Leach Legal, Australian Family Lawyers
Korean-speaking lawyer
DS Family Law

Grouped by what each firm publishes about its work. Most firms handle all common family law matters.

1. Kerr Fels Divorce & Family Lawyers

Perth CBDFamily law only

4.4

17 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Separations involving family businesses, trusts, companies or farms, and parenting arrangements

  • Acts for clients based in WA, interstate and overseas on matters in the WA jurisdiction.
  • Works with clients' accountants, financial advisers and commercial lawyers.
  • Aims for negotiated agreements through dispute resolution, in particular mediation-style conferencing.

Accredited family law specialists (4) Denby Kerr, Amy Fels, Danielle Hadida, Biljana Radulovic

(08) 6381 9080 Visit website
Fees
Appointments for early advice; the firm offers phone and video meetings. Fees are not published.
Office
Level 4, 167 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

A Perth CBD practice that works only in family and divorce law. The team page names two directors, two consultants, two senior associates and a solicitor, plus a practice manager, a paralegal and law clerks.

Its directors appear in the Family Court of Western Australia and on appeals.

Also worth knowing

  • Katherine Bodey and Danielle Hadida are listed as independent children's lawyers.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Denby Kerr, DirectorAccredited family law specialist
  • Amy Fels, DirectorAccredited family law specialist
  • Danielle Hadida, Senior AssociateAccredited family law specialist
  • Biljana RadulovicAccredited family law specialist

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child support
  • Financial agreements
  • De facto relationships
  • Family violence
  • International family law
  • Surrogacy
  • Appeals

Office

Level 4, 167 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Sources

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2. O'Sullivan Davies

Perth CBDFamily law only

3.4

30 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Property settlements and financial agreements with an international element, and matters suited to mediation or arbitration

  • Andrew Davies advises clients with links to countries including New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, the UK and the USA.
  • Principal Andrew Davies is an accredited mediator, arbitrator and registered family dispute resolution practitioner.
  • Trevor O'Sullivan has practised family law for more than 50 years.

Accredited family law specialists (4) Andrew Davies, Trevor O'Sullivan, Nicola Jansen, Bethany Moller

(08) 9426 4711 Visit website
Fees
At the first meeting the firm explains the family law process and options, then provides written advice. Fees are not published.
Office
Level 21, 197 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

A Perth CBD family law firm. The team page lists three principals, two special counsel, three consultants and a group of senior associates, associates and solicitors. Trevor O'Sullivan became an accredited specialist in 1992.

Managing Principal Nicola Watts has acted as an independent children's lawyer in three states and is a qualified mediator, collaborative lawyer and arbitrator. The firm's expertise pages cover negotiation, mediation and arbitration, and international matters including cross-border financial settlements and the movement of children.

Also worth knowing

  • The team page names over 15 lawyers, from principals to solicitors.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Andrew Davies, PrincipalAccredited family law specialist
  • Nicola Watts, Managing Principal
  • Trevor O'Sullivan, Special CounselAccredited family law specialist
  • Nicola JansenAccredited family law specialist
  • Bethany MollerAccredited family law specialist

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child support
  • Financial agreements
  • De facto relationships
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • International family law

Office

Level 21, 197 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

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3. Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers

Perth CBDFamily law only

3.5

13 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Parenting matters and complex property cases involving family trusts, businesses or farming enterprises, with offices north and south of Perth

  • Lucy Thomas leads parenting matters and is a registered family dispute resolution practitioner.
  • Craig Taylor leads property matters, including trusts, companies and superannuation splitting.
  • Established in 1967, with offices in the Perth CBD, Joondalup and Mandurah.

Accredited family law specialists (2) Lucy Thomas, Craig Taylor

(08) 9226 3300 Visit website
Fees
Initial consultation with a family lawyer, booked through the office. Fees are not published.
Office
Mint House, Level 5, 326 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

Lucy Thomas joined the firm in 1990 and appears in the Family Court and the Children's Court. Craig Taylor joined in 2006 and has practised family law in Perth since the early 1990s.

The firm states it aims to reach agreement without going to court where possible. The team includes a mediation-style conference convenor, a nationally accredited mediator, a collaborative lawyer and a family dispute resolution practitioner.

Established 1967.

Also worth knowing

  • Services pages cover Hague Convention child abduction, relocation and urgent family violence restraining orders.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Lucy Thomas, DirectorAccredited family law specialist
  • Craig Taylor, DirectorAccredited family law specialist

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child support
  • Financial agreements
  • Mediation
  • Collaborative law
  • Family violence
  • International family law
  • Surrogacy
  • Grandparents' rights

Office

Mint House, Level 5, 326 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000

Other details

Other offices
Joondalup and Mandurah

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5. Klimek & Wijay Family Lawyers

Perth CBDFamily law only

4.1

17 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Matters likely to need court hearings, with an in-house barrister, and clients who want a free first phone call before a paid initial consultation

  • Richard Klimek acts as in-house counsel and has been the barrister in over 250 trials.
  • Free 15-minute phone consultation, then a fixed-fee initial consultation of about one hour.
  • Sends a detailed account every 14 days and gives a fee estimate before each court stage.

Accredited family law specialists (2) Richard Klimek, Vince Bradley

(08) 9221 5775 Visit website
Fees
Free 15-minute phone consultation, then a fixed-fee initial consultation of about one hour. The fee depends on the lawyer's seniority and is not published.
Office
Level 22, Tower 3, 1 Spring Street, Perth 6000
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

Founded by Richard Klimek in 2005. The team page lists a legal practice director, a managing director, four partners, several senior associates and associates. The firm practises only family law and restraining order matters.

It holds the Law Society of WA Quality Practice Standard.

Established 2005.

Also worth knowing

  • Managing Director Rishi Wijay oversees complex financial matters, including those with partnerships and family trusts.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Richard Klimek, Legal Practice DirectorAccredited family law specialist
  • Vince Bradley, PartnerAccredited family law specialist
  • Nicholas Coveney, Partner

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child support
  • Financial agreements
  • De facto relationships
  • Family violence

Office

Level 22, Tower 3, 1 Spring Street, Perth 6000

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6. DS Family Law

Perth CBDFamily law only

4.6

54 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Clients in Perth's eastern suburbs or Peel, and matters that may need trial work run by an in-house advocate

  • Milos Supljeglav runs trials and appeals in-house and is an accredited arbitrator, mediator and family dispute resolution practitioner.
  • Handles asset pools from modest to those with business and trust structures, including farming and cray fishing assets.
  • Offices in the Perth CBD, Midland and Mandurah.

Accredited family law specialists (2) Milos Supljeglav, Caley Kim

(08) 9486 1766 Visit website
Fees
No free short consultations and no fixed-fee arrangements. Initial appointments in person, by phone or by Skype, paid in advance or on the day. Fees not published.
Office
Level 4, Mint House, 326 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

Founded in 2004 by Milos Supljeglav and Ross Dunlop. Lawyers work only in family and de facto relationship law.

The firm prefers early negotiated settlement. Where a matter goes to litigation, the managing director can act as counsel from the outset rather than the matter being briefed externally. Service pages cover same-sex relationships, surrogacy, adoption and IVF.

Established 2004.

Also worth knowing

  • Caley Kim speaks and writes Korean.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Milos Supljeglav, Managing DirectorAccredited family law specialist
  • Caley Kim, Senior AssociateAccredited family law specialist

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child support
  • Financial agreements
  • De facto relationships
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Surrogacy

Office

Level 4, Mint House, 326 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000

Other details

Other offices
Midland and Mandurah
Languages
Korean

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7. ASB Law

West PerthFamily law only

5.0

6 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Clients who want published hourly rates and document fee ranges before they commit

  • Hourly rates are published, from $396 for a lawyer to $649 for a director, including GST.
  • Estimated fees are published for divorce orders, consent orders, parenting plans and binding financial agreements.
  • Work is offered in three stages: advice, negotiations and representation.

Accredited family law specialists (4) Nicola Ashford, Adam Somerville-Brown, Lisa Guagliardo, Alexander Mondia

(08) 6313 9070 Visit website
Fees
Hourly rates are published, from $396 for a lawyer to $649 for a director. Estimated fees are listed for documents such as simple consent orders ($5,500). A cost estimate is given after an initial appointment.
Office
Ground Floor, 58 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

A West Perth family law firm. The about page names three directors, three senior associates, an associate and two lawyers. Alexander Mondia, a senior associate, is also an accredited specialist.

Published estimates include simple consent orders at $5,500.

Also worth knowing

  • Discusses all work with clients before it is done, and refers clients to accountants, financial planners and mediators where needed.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Nicola Ashford, Director & Accredited Family Law SpecialistAccredited family law specialist
  • Adam Somerville-Brown, Director & Accredited Family Law SpecialistAccredited family law specialist
  • Lisa Guagliardo, Senior Associate & Accredited Family Law SpecialistAccredited family law specialist
  • Alexander Mondia, Senior AssociateAccredited family law specialist

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child support
  • Financial agreements
  • Mediation
  • International family law
  • Appeals

Office

Ground Floor, 58 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005

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8. Clairs Keeley Lawyers

East PerthFamily law team in a broader firm

4.6

71 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Couples who want to settle through collaborative practice or mediation rather than court

  • Debbie Clinch is a former President of Collaborative Professionals WA.
  • Offers collaborative practice, with lawyers, financial advisers and counsellors working together.
  • Chairs mediations and offers family dispute resolution through its own practitioners.

Accredited family law specialists (2) Debbie Clinch, Madeleine De Leo

(08) 9228 0811 Visit website
Fees
Not published on the firm's website. Ask for a written estimate.
Office
Ground Floor, 2 Brook Street, East Perth WA
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

An East Perth firm practising family law alongside wills, estates and business law. The lawyers page names four principals, a consultant, an associate and several solicitors. Debbie Clinch has over 29 years in family law and is a nationally accredited mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and qualified independent children's lawyer.

In collaborative practice both parties must have collaboratively trained lawyers, and the team meets both parties on a set agenda. Madeleine De Leo previously worked as a legal associate to a Family Court of Western Australia judge.

Also worth knowing

  • Vincent Tan lectures in mediation and family law at the University of Western Australia.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Debbie Clinch, PrincipalAccredited family law specialist
  • Madeleine De Leo, Principal / Accredited Family Law SpecialistAccredited family law specialist
  • Vincent Tan, Principal

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Child support
  • De facto relationships
  • Mediation
  • Collaborative law
  • Family violence

Office

Ground Floor, 2 Brook Street, East Perth WA

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9. Australian Family Lawyers

Perth CBDFamily law only

4.3

52 reviews on Google Maps

Checked 10 Oct 2026

Best for Clients in Perth's northern suburbs, and those who want a free first discussion and mediation options

  • Free initial consultation in Perth and some fixed-fee arrangements.
  • Breanna Deakes is a nationally accredited mediator and registered family dispute resolution practitioner, and can issue section 60I certificates.
  • Offices in the Perth CBD and Joondalup.

Accredited family law specialists (2) Richard Crane, Breanna Deakes

(08) 6186 9401 Visit website
Fees
Free initial family law consultation in Perth, with some fixed-fee arrangements and a costs agreement at the start.
Office
Level 9/ 37 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
Full profile: lawyers, services and sources

About the firm

The Perth office of a national family law firm. The Perth team page names a head of family law, a practice leader, a senior practice leader, senior associates, an associate and a solicitor.

Breanna Deakes was admitted in WA in 2012 and previously ran a mediation and family dispute resolution practice. The firm handles matters for married, de facto and same-sex couples.

Also worth knowing

  • Richard Crane practised as a barrister in the UK from 2001 and in WA since 2011.

Lawyers

Specialist status checked on the Law Society of WA specialist list on 11 Oct 2026.

  • Richard Crane, Head of Family LawAccredited family law specialist
  • Breanna Deakes, Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and Practice LeaderAccredited family law specialist

Areas of family law handled

  • Divorce
  • Property settlement
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Financial agreements
  • De facto relationships
  • Mediation

Office

Level 9/ 37 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000

Other details

Other offices
Joondalup (Level 2/52 Davidson Terrace) and offices in other states

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Details come from each firm's website and the Law Society of WA specialist list, checked October 2026. Google ratings are shown as published on Google and don't affect the order. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

How we selected these Perth firms

We recorded 52 family law firms with offices in Perth CBD, West Perth and greater Perth, including Joondalup, Fremantle, Midland and Rockingham, then read each firm's own website: team, services, contact and fees pages. 10 made the shortlist. We favoured firms where family law is the main practice, with named family lawyers in the Perth office, accredited specialists we could confirm on the Law Society of WA specialist list, and clear published information about how they work.

Firms were left out for reasons such as:

  • Barristers' chambers
  • National legal services where no Perth family law team was confirmed
  • Firms whose website did not load when checked
  • Full-service or general practice firms where family law is one of many practice areas
  • Mediation-only practices
  • Family law firms with fewer named family lawyers or less published detail than those listed

How the order was set

The numbers are an editorial order, not a score. We weighed the same criteria together: firms come earlier where family law is the firm's whole practice, where more of the Perth team are accredited specialists we could confirm on the Law Society of WA specialist list, and where the firm publishes clear information about who you would deal with and how it charges. We also kept variety on the list, so firms with a particular focus or location, such as collaborative practice, international matters, Joondalup or Mandurah, are included even with smaller teams.

Firms close to each other in the order aren't meaningfully different, and a lower number doesn't mean a firm is a worse choice for your matter. The right firm depends on the kind of matter you have. Google ratings don't affect the order, and no firm has paid to be listed or placed. Read the full method.

Family law in Perth: courts and free help

Family law matters in Perth go to the Family Court of Western Australia, on Terrace Road in the CBD. It is a state court that exercises both state and federal jurisdiction: it hears divorce, parenting and property cases under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), and de facto property cases under the Family Court Act 1997 (WA). Judges and magistrates also sit on circuit in Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie.

Free and low-cost help is available. Legal Aid WA has its main office on St Georges Terrace and a duty lawyer at the Family Court each weekday. Family Relationship Centres operate in the Perth CBD and Midland, and the Women's Legal Service WA and Fremantle Community Legal Centre both give family law advice.

Most specialist family law firms are in the CBD, around St Georges Terrace, Hay Street and Adelaide Terrace, with a second cluster in West Perth. A few firms run branch offices in Joondalup, Midland and Mandurah. The Law Society of WA accredits family law specialists, and every firm listed here has at least one lawyer on its published specialist list.

Where matters are heard

  • Family Court of Western Australia

    Level 1, 150 Terrace Road, Perth WA 6000

    A state court exercising both state and federal jurisdiction. It hears divorce, parenting, property and de facto matters for all of WA. Documents are lodged through the eCourts Portal. Call centre (08) 9224 8222.

  • Family Court of Western Australia: country circuits

    Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie

    Judges and family law magistrates travel to these towns on set dates. Appeals under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) go to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1); appeals under the Family Court Act 1997 (WA) go to the WA Court of Appeal.

De facto property in WA is under state law

If you were in a de facto relationship in WA, the Family Court Act 1997 (WA) applies and the Family Court of Western Australia decides property and maintenance. The relationship generally needs to have lasted at least two years, unless there is a child under 18 or substantial contributions and serious injustice would result. One party must live in WA when the application is made, and both must have lived in WA for at least a third of the relationship or made substantial contributions while living here. Applications must be made within 2 years of separation; after that the court's permission is needed. Source

Legal Aid, mediation and community legal centres

  • Legal Aid WA, Perth office

    32 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

    Infoline 1300 650 579 for general information and telephone appointment bookings. Its Dispute Resolution service runs mediation conferences on parenting arrangements, led by family dispute resolution practitioners or qualified mediators.

  • Legal Aid WA Family Court Services (duty lawyer)

    Family Court of Western Australia, 150 Terrace Road, Perth WA 6000

    Free duty lawyer Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, for people with a case that day or an urgent family law problem. Also runs the Family Advocacy and Support Service for people affected by family violence.

  • Perth Family Relationship Centre (Relationships Australia WA)

    Level 8, 150 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

    Phone (08) 6164 0300. Family relationship centre and family dispute resolution.

  • Midland Family Relationship Centre (Centrecare)

    45 Yelverton Drive, Midland WA 6056

    Phone (08) 9436 0600. Assessment, family dispute resolution with a child inclusive model, and a free Child in Focus seminar.

  • Women's Legal Service WA

    L1/445 Hay Street, Perth

    Free legal help for women: parenting disputes, a pro bono family law property clinic for initial advice, and family violence restraining orders. Phone 08 9272 8800 or 1800 625 122.

  • Fremantle Community Legal Centre

    Level 1, Suite 31 Fremantle Malls, 35 William Street, Fremantle WA 6160

    Family law help covering parenting, financial settlements, spousal maintenance, child support and divorce. Specialist family violence lawyers by organisation referral. Phone (08) 9432 9790.

Checking a lawyer before you engage them

Every solicitor practising in Western Australia needs a current practising certificate. You can search the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia: Find a Lawyer, which also shows who holds family law specialist accreditation.

Family lawyers in Perth: common questions

Where are family law cases heard in Perth?

At the Family Court of Western Australia, Level 1, 150 Terrace Road, Perth. It is a state court that hears divorce, parenting and property cases, including de facto property cases. Documents are lodged through the eCourts Portal, and the call centre is on (08) 9224 8222.

Are de facto property disputes handled differently in WA?

Yes. In WA, de facto property and maintenance claims fall under the Family Court Act 1997 (WA), not the federal Family Law Act. The Family Court of WA hears them. Applications must usually be made within 2 years of separation, and the relationship generally needs to have lasted at least two years, with some exceptions.

Is there free family law help in Perth?

Legal Aid WA runs an Infoline on 1300 650 579 and a free duty lawyer at the Family Court each weekday from 9am to 4pm. The Family Relationship Advice Line (1800 050 321) can arrange free legal advice. Community legal centres, including Women's Legal Service WA and Fremantle Community Legal Centre, also give family law advice.

Do I have to try mediation before going to court in Perth?

The Family Court of WA says you are required to try to reach agreement through dispute resolution before it will hear your case, subject to exemptions. Options include Family Relationship Centres in Perth and Midland and, for eligible clients, Legal Aid WA's Dispute Resolution conferences.

How can I check a Perth lawyer is a family law specialist?

The Law Society of Western Australia publishes a list of accredited family law specialists. You can check that a lawyer holds a current practising certificate on the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia's Find a Lawyer register.

General information only, not legal advice.

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