5 Best Family Lawyers in Hobart
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated family lawyers in Hobart, ranked by Google rating across 457 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Family law matters from Hobart and southern Tasmania are filed with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and heard at the Edward Braddon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart. Applications are lodged online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
Best family lawyers in Hobart
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Family Lawyer Associates Editor's pick
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Pearce Webster Dugdales Editor's pick
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Doyle's Family Law & Mediation Editor's pick
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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EB Conveyancing
4.87score -
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Goodman Conveyancing
4.82score -
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Logan & Partners
4.71score -
8
Hall Payne Lawyers Hobart
4.70score -
9
D & X Legal
4.67score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “family lawyer hobart”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among family lawyers in Hobart
Highest weighted score
EB Conveyancing: 5.0 stars from 107 reviews.
Most reviewed
Goodman Conveyancing: 161 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
EB Conveyancing: 5.0 stars from 107 reviews.
Where are family law matters heard for Hobart?
Hobart's registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is in the Edward Braddon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 39-41 Davey Street. It hears divorce, parenting and property matters for southern Tasmania; the Court also has Tasmanian locations in Launceston and Burnie. Family violence orders are made separately by the Magistrates Court.
What Tasmania-specific rules apply?
Tasmanian divorce, parenting and property cases, including de facto property claims, are decided under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). Tasmania has its own Family Violence Act 2004 (Tas), under which family violence orders are made in the Magistrates Court, and child protection is governed by the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 (Tas). These state proceedings sit alongside any family law case.
How much does a family lawyer cost in Hobart?
Fees for family lawyers in Hobart depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Hobart
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania has a Hobart office and a helpline on 1300 366 611 for free family law advice. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Hobart family lawyer FAQs
Where is the family court in Hobart?
The family court in Hobart is the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at the Edward Braddon Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 39-41 Davey Street.
Is legal aid available for family law in Hobart?
Yes. The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania has a Hobart office and a helpline on 1300 366 611, and grants of aid depend on a means and merits test.
How much does a family lawyer cost in Hobart?
Family lawyer fees in Hobart vary by firm and complexity. Many firms charge hourly rates, while some offer fixed fees for divorce applications or consent orders; ask for a written costs estimate at the first meeting.
