Family Lawyers in Bathurst
Separation is hard enough without legal uncertainty. ALA Law’s family lawyers help Bathurst families with divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and child support, with phone and video appointments and in-person meetings at our Orange office, less than an hour’s drive away.
- Accredited Family Law Specialists
- Phone & video appointments
- Confidential & respectful
Local advice for Bathurst families
From Kelso and Eglinton to Perthville, Rockley and Raglan, we work with families right across the Bathurst Region. Most clients start with a phone or video appointment, share documents securely online, and meet us in Orange when a face-to-face meeting helps.
Bathurst family lawyers who explain things clearly
Bathurst families come to us with all kinds of situations: public sector and university careers, small businesses, investment properties, rural blocks on the edge of town and superannuation built up over many years. We help you understand how each of these is treated and what a fair property settlement looks like for you.
When children are involved, we focus on arrangements that work in practice, around school, sport, shift work and the travel between homes, so everyone knows where they stand.
Our team is led locally by Special Counsel Julie Vass and supported by ALA Law’s Accredited Family Law Specialists, so you get specialist family law expertise without travelling to Sydney.
Contact ALA Law
- Orange: by appointment only
- Dubbo: by appointment only
- 1300 ALA LAW (1300 252 529)
- reception@alalaw.com.au
- Phone & video appointments for Bathurst clients
Family law services for Bathurst clients
Choose an area below to learn more. Not sure where your situation fits? Call us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Separation & divorce
Clear guidance through separation and your divorce application, handled with respect.
Children & parenting
Parenting plans and orders that put your children’s wellbeing first.
Property settlement
A fair division of property, farms, businesses, super and finances.
Child support
Advice on Services Australia assessments and private child support agreements.
Collaborative family law
Resolve complex matters privately, respectfully and without going to court.
Mediation & dispute resolution
Reach agreement faster, with less conflict and lower cost.
Courts that deal with family matters in Bathurst
Bathurst has its own Local and District Court in Russell Street. The Local Court deals with apprehended domestic violence orders and other local matters, and we can explain what to expect if you need to attend.
Divorce, parenting and property applications are handled by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The nearest locations are the Court’s circuit sittings in Orange and the Dubbo Registry, and most documents can be filed online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
Bathurst Local Court
Russell Street, Bathurst. The registry is open on weekdays and the court deals with ADVO applications and local matters.
Federal Circuit and Family Court
Divorce, parenting and property applications, with circuit sittings in Orange, a registry in Dubbo and many hearings now held by video.
Separating with a business or super
Businesses, trusts, investment properties and superannuation all need to be valued and dealt with properly. We make sure nothing important is missed.
Court sitting days and registry hours change from time to time. Check the court’s website before you attend, or ask us and we’ll confirm the details for you.
Family law matters we help Bathurst clients with
Whether your matter is simple or complex, we’ll give you clear advice and a practical plan.
- Separation and divorce applications
- Parenting plans and parenting orders, including relocation
- Property settlement, including homes, businesses, rural blocks and super
- Child support and spousal maintenance
- Apprehended domestic violence orders and urgent parenting matters
- Consent orders and binding financial agreements
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Working with our Bathurst family lawyers
Call or request a call back
Tell us a little about your situation. We’ll explain how we can help and what happens next.
Meet your lawyer
Choose a phone or video appointment from Bathurst, or meet us in person at our Orange office by appointment.
Get a clear plan
We’ll explain your options, likely outcomes and costs, and agree on a strategy that suits you.
Resolve your matter
We negotiate, mediate and, only if needed, go to court, keeping you updated at every step.
Meet Julie Vass
Julie leads our family law work for clients across Orange and the Central West, including Bathurst. Admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 1998, she brings more than 25 years’ experience across all areas of family law, with particular skill in dispute resolution and arbitration.
Julie is supported by ALA Law’s family law Partners Amanda Little, Rosemary Aloisio and Bernadette Melhem, each an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Bathurst clients get the depth of a large specialist team with the personal attention of a local lawyer.
What our clients say
“Did a great job working through all the matters in my case. Advice was awesome always making sure I was kept up to date. So glad I chose such a good office.”
Ely“The girls were great and (did) everything I asked of them and more I would highly recommend.”
Jason“Very professional and knowledgeable….. highly recommend.”
CarlyFamily law questions from Bathurst clients
Do I need to travel to see a family lawyer?
Not necessarily. Most of our Bathurst clients meet with us by phone or video, and we share and review documents securely online. If you’d prefer to meet face to face, our Orange office is less than an hour away and we see clients there by appointment.
Where are AVOs dealt with in Bathurst?
Apprehended domestic violence orders are dealt with by the Local Court. Bathurst Local Court is in Russell Street. If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.
Where is the nearest Family Court to Bathurst?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia holds circuit sittings in Orange and has a registry in Dubbo. You can file most documents online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, and many hearings now happen by video.
Can I move away from Bathurst with the children after separation?
If the other parent doesn’t agree, relocating with children can be complex, and the Court’s focus will be on what is in the children’s best interests. Get advice before you move, as acting first can affect the outcome.
Is superannuation included in a property settlement?
Yes. Superannuation is treated as property under the Family Law Act and can be split between separating couples. We can explain how a super split works and what it means for your retirement.
Is there a time limit for a property settlement?
Yes. Married couples have 12 months from the date their divorce becomes final, and de facto couples have two years from separation, to apply for property orders without the Court’s permission. It’s best to get advice early.
Talk to a family lawyer for Bathurst today
Book a confidential phone, video or in-person appointment with our Bathurst family lawyers. We’ll listen, explain your options and help you take the next step with confidence.