Family lawyers in Perth
First, the 4 firms we picked in Perth, 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.
O'Sullivan Davies is a family law firm based in Perth, Western Australia. It provides advice and representation in family law matters including divorce, parenting and property settlement. The firm’s office is at Level 21, 197 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce and separation
- Property and financial settlement
- Parenting
- Dispute resolution
- De facto relationships
- Prenuptial and financial agreements
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- International matters
Why we picked it
A Perth family-law-only firm that Doyle's Guide places in the First Tier for WA family and divorce work.
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
FMD Legal is a Perth law firm specialising in family and relationship law. It is located at Level 16, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, near the Family Court of Western Australia. The practice was established by three directors in mid-2018.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce / separation
- De facto relationships
- Forward planning / Prenuptial agreements
- Property settlement
- Parental issues
- Child support / maintenance
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- Spousal maintenance
- Documenting a settlement
Why we picked it
A boutique Perth divorce and family law firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for WA family and divorce work.
- Office
- Level 16, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Kerr Fels practises exclusively in family and divorce law. The firm is located in the Perth CBD.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Parenting arrangements
- Financial agreements
- Spousal maintenance
- Divorce
- Consent orders
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- International child abduction
- Child support
Why we picked it
A boutique Perth firm that practises only in family and divorce law and sits in Doyle's Guide's Second Tier for WA family law.
- Office
- Level 4, 167 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Spanish, German, Macedonian
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Klimek & Wijay Family Lawyers
Perth- Since 2005
- 15 lawyers
- 4 accredited specialists
Klimek & Wijay Family Lawyers provides family law services in Perth, Western Australia. The firm was established in 2005.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Child & parenting issues
- Restraining orders
- Financial agreements
- Divorce
- De facto relationships
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- Child support
- Spousal & partner maintenance
Why we picked it
A Perth family-law practice with a dedicated divorce page that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for WA family and divorce work.
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Legal Aid WA
State legal aid commission; call the infoline to ask about free advice and help for family law matters.
1300 650 579
- Women's Legal Service WA
Free legal advice for women, including on family law and family violence.
08 9272 8800
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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 Perth
- How does Zoe pick family lawyers in Perth?
- 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 Perth?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Aid WA and Women's Legal Service WA under free options.
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