Why choose Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers

Get expert legal advice from the longest established and one of the most highly regarded family law firms in Perth.

Established 1967

We’re proud of our solid reputation as one of the oldest and most highly regarded Family Law firms in Western Australia. Established in 1967, one of our founding partners was the former Premier of Western Australia, The Honourable Peter Dowding SC. We have enjoyed consistent peer recognition in DOYLES as a leading Western Australian Family & Divorce Law Firm practising in the areas of family, divorce, complex property, parenting, spousal maintenance and matrimonial law matters.

Our aim is to minimise the fallout of disputes on families – both in the short term, and into the future. Our experienced lawyers have the welfare of children and families front of mind. Paterson & Dowding Lawyers work closely with clients to secure the best outcomes for families in the medium – longer term.

Our pricing is transparent and reasonable; we’re focused on timely solutions and where possible reaching agreement without having to go to Court. Make an appointment with a Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyer today.

DIVORCE LAWYER

MEDIATIONS

FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS

PARENTING ORDERS

PROPERTY SETTLEMENT

FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS

SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE

BUSINESSES & COMPANIES

FAMILY TRUSTS

SUPERANNUATION SPLITTING

PARENTING MATTERS

LIVE WITH / SPEND TIME WITH ARRANGEMENTS

CHILD SUPPORT MATTERS

SOLE / SHARED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

CHILD CARE & PROTECTION

CHILD ABDUCTION

GENDER DYSPHORIA

SURROGACY

ADULT CHILD MAINTENANCE

RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS & FAMILY MEMBERS

COLLABORATIVE LAW

ATTENDANCE AT COURT

UNDERTAKINGS

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION

An Award Winning Team

As WA’s award-winning & leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers, we help you minimise fallout on family disputes with effective legal strategies.

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