Family Law

We provide specialist family law advice and representation in all matters arising from marriage, separation and domestic partnerships.

We will provide you with clear legal advice. We aim to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, whether by negotiation, collaborative law practice or through Family Court action.

We will provide you with clear legal advice and we aim to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. We are mindful of your costs and we will discuss your fees up front.

Our services

Are you:

• Separating from your spouse or partner?
• Seeking information about legal entitlements and obligations?
• Wanting to relocate interstate or overseas with your children, or wanting your children returned?
• Formalising a property settlement?
• Involved in a dispute about financial entitlements or superannuation?
• Wanting arrangements for your children to live or spend more time with you?
• Worried about financial support from your former partner?
• Planning a Surrogacy Arrangement in Western Australia?
• Wanting to protect assets in the event of a relationship breakdown?
• A third party or person affected by a family law dispute or Court proceedings?
• Needing documents signed for passports or name changes for your children?
• Living overseas and looking for assistance in relation to Australian family law?
• Have you been served with Family Court documents?
• Considering separation or worried about your spouse or partner leaving you?
• Requiring urgent action to secure assets or finances?
• Looking for assistance in obtaining a divorce?

These are common concerns and queries and our lawyers are accustomed to dealing with these matters every day. We are pleased to be of assistance to you and can provide you with preliminary legal information by telephone or email.

Our experience

• Our family law principal is an Accredited Family Law Specialist. This is a nationally recognised certification based upon experience, written examinations testing family law knowledge and continued legal education in family law.
• We are experienced in respectful resolution of disputes and if court action is required we will represent you in the litigation process.
• We are Perth family lawyers with experience acting for people throughout Western Australia and internationally. Talbot Olivier is part of the ALFA International global legal network.

Other Services

Talbot Olivier has lawyers experienced in other areas of law that may affect your family law matter, such as:

• Selling, buying or transferring property;
• Restructuring companies, trusts, partnerships and businesses;
• Recovering third party debts;
• Preparing mortgages and/or loan agreements;
• Wills and powers of attorney; and
• Caveats