Divorce
The legal end of your Marriage
Service Description
The Family Court issues the Decree of Divorce to effectively end Marriages. We can assist with legal advice and completing your Divorce Order. WHAT DOES THIS INVOLVE? Divorce is a separate process to a property division and children's matters. The application is made to the Family Court of Western Australia, and can include a Court appearance by the Applicant or solicitor. WHAT IS THE COST? The Family Court has a filing fee of $1,125 for the application, or $375 concession. There may also be service fees applicable. We have a trusted Process Server. Their fees will be included. Your initial consultation may take up to two (2) hours. Plus there will likely be additional time for correspondence with the other party and preparation of documents, filing and Court representation as necessary, which is additional hours billable. Our usual fees are [ reduced rate] of $400/ hour + gst. However, we offer this service at a capped rate of $2,500 or $1,700 for concession holders, which covers all of the above, and is guaranteed not to be exceeded. WHAT NEXT? To make an appointment, please either click the "contact us" button, call us on (08) 9944 9220 ( this line is open after hours and weekends for message service) or email amy@bowlayfamilylaw.com.au. ANYTHING ELSE TO KNOW? Your appointment request needs to be approved. You may receive a phone call or email for further information and should not rely on this booking request until it has been confirmed, as lawyers have procedures we need to adhere to. Booking this service requires 10% payment upfront at the initial appointment ($250) on the day or prior. The remainder needs to be paid before any further work is completed. Please provide your identification and Marriage Certificate for the appointment. Services are offered by Zoom or in person.
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