Family Lawyers in Narromine
When a relationship ends, you need advice you can trust and a lawyer who understands rural life. ALA Law’s family lawyers help Narromine families with divorce, children’s arrangements, property settlements and child support, by phone, by video or in person.
- Accredited Family Law Specialists
- Phone & video appointments
- Confidential & respectful
Specialist family law advice, close to Narromine
Narromine clients can meet us in person by appointment in Dubbo, just down the road, or at our Orange office. Many prefer phone or video appointments that fit around work, school and the farm.
Narromine family lawyers who understand rural families
Separating when your home, income and family history are tied up in the land brings its own challenges. We help farming and small business families work through property settlements fairly and practically, with an eye on keeping operations viable where possible.
Just as importantly, we help parents put the children first, whether that means a parenting plan that works around school, sport and seasonal work, or formal parenting orders. Our clients come from across the Narromine Shire, including Trangie and Tomingley.
Every matter is overseen by our experienced team, led locally by Special Counsel Julie Vass and backed by ALA Law’s Accredited Family Law Specialists.
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 Narromine clients
Family law services for Narromine 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.
Family law and the courts near Narromine
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia deals with divorce, parenting and property matters for Narromine families, with the nearest registry in Dubbo. You can file most documents online, and the Court now holds many hearings by video.
Narromine Local Court sits on set court days, and Dubbo Court handles its enquiries. It deals with apprehended domestic violence orders and, when the Local Court sits, Children’s Court matters.
Narromine Local Court
47 Merilba Street, Narromine. Open on court sitting days only, with enquiries handled through Dubbo Court.
Federal Circuit and Family Court – Dubbo
The nearest registry for divorce, parenting and property applications. Circuit sittings are also held in Orange.
Farm & business valuations
Rural property settlements often need independent valuations of land, water entitlements, plant and livestock. We help you get the right experts involved early.
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 Narromine clients with
Practical advice, tailored to your family and your property.
- Property settlements involving farms, water entitlements, machinery and livestock
- Parenting plans and parenting orders
- Separation and divorce applications
- Child support, including private agreements
- Spousal maintenance
- Binding financial agreements for couples and families on the land
Working with our Narromine 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 Narromine, or meet us in person in Orange or Dubbo 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 Narromine. 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. Narromine 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 Narromine clients
Do I need to travel to see a family lawyer?
Not necessarily. Most of our Narromine 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 in Orange and Dubbo, by appointment only.
How is a farm or family business divided after separation?
There is no automatic formula. The Court looks at the asset pool, each party’s financial and non-financial contributions (including contributions made before the relationship, gifts and inheritances), future needs, and what is just and equitable. Farms and businesses usually need a valuation, and we can help you look for options that keep an operation viable where possible.
Where is the nearest Family Court to Narromine?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s nearest registry is in Dubbo, and the Court also sits in Orange. You can file most documents online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, and the Court holds many hearings by video.
Can a binding financial agreement protect the family farm?
A binding financial agreement (sometimes called a prenup) can set out how property, including farming assets, will be divided if a relationship ends. It must meet strict requirements, including independent legal advice for each party, to be binding. We can prepare or review one for you.
Is there a time limit for a property settlement?
Yes. Married couples generally have 12 months from the date their divorce becomes final, and de facto couples have two years from separation. After that you need the Court’s permission, so it’s best to get advice early.
How long after separation can I get a divorce?
You must be separated for at least 12 months before applying for a divorce. You can be separated while still living under the same roof, but you’ll need extra evidence. If you’ve been married for less than two years, you’ll usually need to attend counselling first or get the Court’s permission.
Talk to a family lawyer for Narromine today
Book a confidential phone, video or in-person appointment with our Narromine family lawyers. We’ll listen, explain your options and help you take the next step with confidence.