Family Lawyers in Cowra
Clear, practical advice when your family is changing. ALA Law’s family lawyers help Cowra families with divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and child support, with phone and video appointments and in-person meetings at our Orange office.
- Accredited Family Law Specialists
- Phone & video appointments
- Confidential & respectful
Family law support across the Lachlan Valley
From Cowra and Woodstock to Gooloogong, Wyangala and Darbys Falls, we help families across the Lachlan Valley. Most of our Cowra clients work with us by phone and video, and we can meet in person in Orange whenever that helps.
Cowra family lawyers who keep things practical
Separation affects everything, from where the children live to who keeps the house, the farm or the business. In the Cowra district that can mean irrigated farmland, water entitlements, livestock and family companies, as well as superannuation and investments. We help you understand where you stand and the most practical path to a fair outcome.
For parents, we focus on arrangements that put the children first and work in real life, including school, sport and the travel between homes.
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 the city.
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 Cowra clients
Family law services for Cowra 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 near Cowra
Cowra Local Court, on the corner of Kendal and Brisbane Streets, deals with apprehended domestic violence orders and other local matters. Its registry is open on weekdays.
Divorce, parenting and property applications are dealt with by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The nearest locations are its circuit sittings in Orange and the Dubbo Registry. You can file most documents online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, and many hearings now happen by video.
Cowra Local Court
Corner of Kendal and Brisbane Streets, Cowra. The registry is open on weekdays and the court deals with ADVOs and local matters.
Federal Circuit and Family Court
Divorce, parenting and property applications, with circuit sittings in Orange and a registry in Dubbo. Many hearings are held by video, so you may not need to travel.
Farms, water and business assets
Farmland, water entitlements, machinery and family companies need to be valued properly. We make sure every asset is accounted for.
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.
How we help Cowra families
From a first conversation about separation to formalising an agreement, we guide you through each step.
- Separation and divorce applications
- Parenting plans and parenting orders
- Property settlement, including farms, water entitlements and businesses
- 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 Cowra 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 Cowra, 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 Cowra. 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. Cowra 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 Cowra clients
Do I need to travel to see a family lawyer?
Not necessarily. Most of our Cowra 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, we see clients at our Orange office by appointment.
Where is the nearest Family Court to Cowra?
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 are now held by video.
Where are AVOs dealt with in Cowra?
Apprehended domestic violence orders are dealt with by the Local Court. Cowra Local Court is on the corner of Kendal and Brisbane Streets. If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.
Are water entitlements included in a property settlement?
Yes. Water entitlements, like land and machinery, are property and need to be valued and included in a property settlement. We can help make sure they’re dealt with correctly.
Is there a 50/50 custody rule in Australia?
No. There is no automatic 50/50 rule. The Court’s focus is what is in the child’s best interests, including their safety and their relationship with each parent. Many families agree on shared arrangements that work for them, and we can help you reach one.
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.
Talk to a family lawyer for Cowra today
Book a confidential phone, video or in-person appointment with our Cowra family lawyers. We’ll listen, explain your options and help you take the next step with confidence.