5 Best Family Lawyers in Joondalup
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated family lawyers in Joondalup, ranked by Google rating across 208 client reviews (average 4.8 stars). Family law matters from Joondalup and Perth's northern suburbs are filed with the Family Court of Western Australia, whose registry is at 150 Terrace Road, Perth. In WA, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia does not hear family law cases.
Best family lawyers in Joondalup
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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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Furstenberg Solicitors & Notaries
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Lawmax Legal
4.64score -
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Legato Law
4.59score -
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Guardian Wills & Probate
4.46score -
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Wise Family Lawyers - Joondalup
4.39score
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 joondalup”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among family lawyers in Joondalup
Highest weighted score
Furstenberg Solicitors & Notaries: 4.8 stars from 121 reviews.
Most reviewed
Furstenberg Solicitors & Notaries: 121 Google reviews, rated 4.8.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Furstenberg Solicitors & Notaries: 4.8 stars from 121 reviews.
Where are family law matters heard for Joondalup?
Joondalup family law cases go to the Family Court of Western Australia at 150 Terrace Road (corner of Victoria Avenue), Perth, where the registry on the first level takes filings and enquiries. The Court handles divorce, parenting and property matters for married and de facto couples. Family violence restraining orders are a separate process in the Magistrates Court.
What WA-specific rules apply?
Western Australia is the only state with its own family court. The Family Court of Western Australia applies the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to married couples and the Family Court Act 1997 (WA) to de facto couples, because WA did not refer de facto property powers to the Commonwealth. Family violence restraining orders are made in the Magistrates Court under the Restraining Orders Act 1997 (WA).
How much does a family lawyer cost in Joondalup?
Fees for family lawyers in Joondalup 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 Joondalup
Legal Aid WA's Infoline on 1300 650 579 provides free family law information and referrals for Joondalup residents, and its main office is at 32 St Georges Terrace, Perth. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Joondalup family lawyer FAQs
Is there a family court in Joondalup?
No. The Family Court of Western Australia sits in Perth at 150 Terrace Road and does not list Joondalup as a circuit location, so Joondalup family law cases are handled in Perth.
Can a Perth CBD family lawyer act for me in Joondalup?
Yes. Joondalup matters are heard in Perth, so lawyers based in the city and in the northern suburbs both act in them, and any WA lawyer with a practising certificate can appear.
How long do de facto partners have to make a property claim in WA?
De facto property claims in WA are made under the Family Court Act 1997 (WA), not the Family Law Act. A lawyer can confirm the time limit that applies from the date the relationship ended.
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