Family lawyers help with separation, divorce, parenting arrangements and dividing property. Most matters settle through negotiation or mediation, with court as the last step.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(49)Google rating from 49 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clayhills Solicitors provides legal services in Cabramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation · Immigration & Visas · Maritime & Admiralty LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(43)Google rating from 43 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Inner West Criminal Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Traffic Offences and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreTraffic Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail Applications · Drink & Drug Driving · Drug Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Fraud & White Collar CrimeFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(34)Google rating from 34 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Prestige Solicitors & Associates provides legal services in Merrylands, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Criminal Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreCriminal Law · Business & Commercial Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Immigration & Visas · Domestic Violence & AVOs
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Houston Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Traffic Offences+7 moreCriminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Criminal Appeals · Employment Law · Defamation · Administrative & Government Law · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: spanish
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(23)Google rating from 23 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Freeman York Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Immigration & Visas · Divorce & Separation · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(23)Google rating from 23 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McPhee Kelshaw provides legal services in Springwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Planning & Environment.
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peter Murphy & Associates provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Notary Public & JP Services and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreNotary Public & JP Services · Property & Conveyancing · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Commercial Property & Leasing · Family Law · Elder Law & Aged Care
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peter Murphy & Associates provides legal services in Mount Druitt, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Contested Wills & Family Provision.
Wills & Estates+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(19)Google rating from 19 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre provides legal services in Katoomba, NSW. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Human Rights & Discrimination and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Partner & Family Visas+3 moreHuman Rights & Discrimination · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Not-for-Profit & Charity Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Marsdens Law Group provides legal services in Camden, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Criminal Law · Planning & Environment · Notary Public & JP ServicesNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Claremont Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Blacktown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+5 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Traffic Offences · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Bail ApplicationsNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kilcoyne Lawyers provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Criminal Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Martin Bullock Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law · Planning & Environment · Property & ConveyancingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McDonnell Schroder provides legal services in Blacktown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Workers Compensation, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Workers Compensation+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Personal InjuryFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: auslan
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Stojanovic Solicitors provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Commercial Litigation
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9)Google rating from 9 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Injury Care Compensation Lawyers provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+6 morePublic Liability · Medical Negligence · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Workers Compensation · Sports & Entertainment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9)Google rating from 9 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Stojanovic Solicitors provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Commercial Litigation2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: italian
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Justice Lawyers provides legal services in Picton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Personal Injury+7 moreWills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Medical Negligence · Workers Compensation · Family Law · Criminal Law · Competition & Consumer LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Michael J. O'Doherty & Co provides legal services in St Marys South, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Milena Mijatovich provides legal services in Fairfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Medical Negligence+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Elder Law & Aged Care · Criminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Calvin Nelson & Co provides legal services in Auburn, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment
Family law in Australia is mostly federal. Parenting and property matters run under the Family Law Act and are heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, or the Family Court of Western Australia in WA. A good family lawyer will explain your likely outcome early, push for a negotiated agreement where it's safe to do so, and prepare you properly if a court hearing is needed. Where there is family violence, they can also help you get protection orders from your state's local or magistrates court.
Why family law matters
Family breakdown is one of the most common reasons Australians need a lawyer, and decisions made early affect children and finances for years.
The Australian context
Family law is one of the few areas run federally, under the Family Law Act 1975, with separate protection order schemes in each state and a separate Family Court in Western Australia.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to family & relationships in Western Sydney
Choosing the right kind of assistance
Family matters often involve several decisions at once: living arrangements, children, immediate expenses, property and formally ending a marriage. A useful first consultation separates those issues and identifies what needs attention now. Tell the lawyer about safety concerns and existing orders before arranging discussions involving another person.
Working with a firm in Western Sydney
Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith and Liverpool offer different starting points for a Western Sydney search. If several family members or businesses are involved, give their names at the initial enquiry so a firm can check whether it can act.
For family & relationships, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant NSW experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Western Sydney. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.
How the engagement may progress
01
Explain the relationship history, current arrangements and outcome you want. Identify immediate concerns and provide every existing order or agreement.
02
Discuss negotiation and family dispute resolution. Parenting applications generally involve prior dispute resolution unless an exception applies; ask the lawyer to assess the appropriate process.
03
Ask how an agreement would be documented and implemented. Clarify who handles related transfers, finance and estate-planning work.
Fees and the scope of work
Ask for separate estimates for advice, negotiation, document preparation and court work. A fixed divorce-application fee does not necessarily cover parenting or financial disputes.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Highlight court dates, proposed travel or relocation and any planned property sale. Ask which time limits apply to your particular issues rather than assuming there is one deadline for everything.
Questions to ask a family & relationships adviser
Will you handle parenting, property and divorce together or separately?
How will you communicate with me safely?
What would change the proposed approach or budget?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced?
Not always. A simple divorce application can be filed online without one. It's worth getting advice before you apply if you have children, shared property or superannuation, because divorce starts the clock on time limits for property claims.
How long do I have to settle property after separating?
Married couples generally have 12 months from the date the divorce becomes final. De facto couples generally have two years from separation. After that you need the court's permission, which is not guaranteed.
Is mediation compulsory?
For parenting disputes, you usually need a certificate from a family dispute resolution practitioner before filing in court, unless an exception applies such as family violence or urgency.
