Family lawyers in Hobart
First, the 4 firms we picked in Hobart, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 4
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Wallace Wilkinson & Webster is a Hobart-based legal practice providing specialist services in all areas of the law. It provides legal advice and services to clients ranging from individuals through to multinational companies.
What the firm says it handles
- Family and relationships
- Conveyancing and property
- Wills, probate and estate planning
- Business & commercial law
- Employment and workplace law
- Legal disputes
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- Banking and finance
Why we picked it
A long-standing Hobart firm that Doyle's Guide places in the First Tier for Tasmanian family law, with Kate Behrens ranked Leading.
- Office
- 169 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Butler McIntyre & Butler is a medium sized independent Tasmanian legal firm with offices in central Hobart near the Commonwealth Law Courts and the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Established in 1824, it is one of the oldest law firms in Tasmania.
What the firm says it handles
- Conveyancing
- Property & commercial transactions
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Family & relationship law
- Employment & industrial relations
- Criminal law
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- Estate administration & probate
- Wills & estate planning
Why we picked it
A medium-sized independent Hobart firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for Tasmanian family law, with Anna Grant ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- 20 Murray Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Simmons Wolfhagen provides a range of legal services including family law, conveyancing and wills and estates across Tasmania. The firm has offices statewide in Hobart, Launceston, Kingston, Devonport, Smithton and Scottsdale. Simmons Wolfhagen was established in 1845.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlements
- Parenting issues
- Binding financial agreements
- Child support
- Surrogacy
- Family violence orders
Why we picked it
A statewide Tasmanian firm with a Hobart office that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for family law, with Kristi Foale ranked Leading.
- Office
- Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
PWB Lawyers is a Hobart law firm practising exclusively in family law. It has practised in Hobart since 1936.
What the firm says it handles
- Separation and divorce
- Parenting arrangements
- Property settlements
- Spousal maintenance
- Financial agreements
- Child support
Why we picked it
A smaller Hobart family-law specialist (established 1936) that Doyle's Guide places in the Third Tier, with Emma Daniels ranked Leading.
- Office
- Level 1, 57 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Tasmania Legal Aid
Free legal information and a phone line; may fund a lawyer for some family law matters if you meet its eligibility rules.
1300 366 611
- Hobart Community Legal Service
Free legal assistance in southern Tasmania, including child support and family law advice.
03 6223 2500
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When you need a family lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer:
- You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed.
- You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends.
- A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter.
Questions about family lawyers in Hobart
- How does Zoe pick family lawyers in Hobart?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does family law cover?
- Separation and relationship breakdown: parenting arrangements for children, dividing property and finances, and family violence orders that run alongside those matters. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a family lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer: You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed; You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends; A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for family matters in Hobart?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Tasmania Legal Aid and Hobart Community Legal Service under free options.
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