Family Law
Support to resolve family relationship matters involving children.
The family law system helps people resolve the legal aspects of family relationship issues. These most often occur when a family relationship breaks down. At AFLS, we offer culturally safe legal assistance and guidance to families engaged in the family law system when children are involved. We focus on the best interests of the child and support families to develop arrangements without needing to go to court.
If you have a family law issue relating to a child, it is important that you see a lawyer as soon as possible.
Our support in family law matters includes:
- Negotiating parenting arrangements
- Family Court applications
- Recovery Orders
- Contested & Consent Orders
- Advice for grandparents and other family rights
Understanding Family Law
Family law focuses on finding what is best for the children and not what is best for the parents.
The Family Court of Western Australia can make orders about any matter in dispute involving a child. It makes decisions for separated couples, both married and de facto.
People in WA can access the family court in person or over the phone.
Our services are available to:
- Aboriginal victims of family violence who need to negotiate a parenting plan or initiate proceedings in the Family Court of WA
- Parents, guardians, grandparents, or persons with an interest in the wellbeing of an Aboriginal child
If you have a family relationship issue involving an Aboriginal child, we can:
- Assist with getting children back into your care if another person has taken them without permission
- Assist when another person is disobeying a court order
We can represent clients in Family Court, however, much of our work involves helping clients to work out parenting agreements without going through the court.
What we can’t do:
Trials in the Family Court of WA. If your matter cannot be settled by Consent Orders and it needs to go to trial, we will be able to refer you to a service that can assist you or a private lawyer.
