Kavanagh Family Lawyers

Kavanagh Family Lawyers helps people in Perth who are separating or dealing with family disputes. The boutique firm acts on divorce, property settlements, children's matters, spousal maintenance and child support. It also advises on binding financial agreements, same-sex and de facto relationships, and surrogacy.

The firm also handles restraining orders, guardianship and powers of attorney. Its approach is calm and practical. It tries to settle matters early and avoids rushing to court.

The principal, Marty Kavanagh, is a barrister and solicitor. A first consultation usually takes under an hour and costs $330 per hour including GST.

Kavanagh Family Lawyers has one office at Suite 165/580 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000. It acts for clients in Perth and handles matters in Western Australia. The website says it also helps clients in person, by phone or online.

The firm works in family law, including divorce, property and financial settlements, children's matters, child support and spousal maintenance. It also acts in restraining order matters (FVROs, VROs and MROs), guardianship and administration, and surrogacy. Principal Marty Kavanagh wrote the VRO professional commentary for Thomson Reuters. The website says fixed legal fees may apply in some cases.