Child Representation
Legal Child Representative
Service Description
Our Principal is qualified to act as the Independent Childrens Lawyer ("ICL") in the Family Court of Western Australia and a Child Representative for care and protection matters in the Children's Court of Western Australia. These are specialty services provided as and when nominated by the Courts and is subject to Legal Aid of Western Australia funding grants. It is not a private service. If you would like to nominate Ms Bowlay as the ICL or Child Representative, please contact Legal Aid directly or email amy@bowlayfamilylaw.com.au Our Principal can also offer advice and representation for children facing criminal charges on request. This attracts the rate of $400/ hour. Ms Bowlay is also able to accept Legal Aid grants to act for children in criminal matters. Please contact our office to confirm.
Cancellation Policy
You must provide the full names, including middle names, of yourself, the other person involved and the children (if relevant), and all of the birthdates. You must give a brief description, without too much detail about the dispute, e.g.: I need to have shared care of my children, or, I want to get divorced. Bookings are subject to final approval by the Principal and should not be taken as confirmed until you have received an email or text to this effect. The practice may call you for more details to proceed with an appointment. All Appointments are subject to screening processes for client conflicts, suitability of service and any other relevant factors. Please note, rarely appointments may be subject to change by the practice due to urgency of Court Matters, should this occur you will be given no less than twenty-four hours notice, where possible. Hourly fee paying clients are required to pay the initial fee upon arrival at the first appointment and thereafter on trust for ongoing accounts. Fixed account types, such as Divorce must pay 10% of the total fee upon arrival at the first appointment. Payments can be accepted for initial appointments by bank transfer upon acceptance or in person. You must bring valid photo identification to the appointment. Parents or Guardians of child clients must bring their own identification and the child's Birth Certificate or school photo identification to the first appointment.
Contact Details
2/77 Forrest Street, Geraldton WA, Australia
08 9944 9220
amy@bowlayfamilylaw.com.au