Family Lawyers in Parkes
The right advice early can make separation less stressful and less costly. ALA Law’s family lawyers help Parkes families with divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and child support, by phone, by video or in person in Orange or Dubbo.
- Accredited Family Law Specialists
- Phone & video appointments
- Confidential & respectful
Local advice for Parkes families
We work with families in Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle, Tullamore and Bogan Gate. Phone and video appointments mean you don’t need to travel, and you can meet us in person in Orange or Dubbo by appointment.
Parkes family lawyers you can rely on
The Parkes district’s mix of mining, farming, transport and logistics means many families have incomes and assets that aren’t straightforward: rosters and overtime, farms and machinery, trucks and small businesses. We help you understand how these are treated in a property settlement or child support assessment.
Just as importantly, we help parents focus on the children, with parenting arrangements that work around school, sport and long or irregular working hours.
Our team is led locally by Special Counsel Julie Vass and backed by ALA Law’s Accredited Family Law Specialists, so even complex matters are in experienced hands.
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 Parkes clients
Family law services for Parkes 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 Parkes
Parkes Local and District Court is at 37 Currajong Street. The Local Court deals with apprehended domestic violence orders and other local matters, and the 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 the Dubbo Registry and the Court’s circuit sittings in Orange, and you can file most documents online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
Parkes Local Court
37 Currajong Street, Parkes. 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. The nearest locations are the Dubbo Registry and circuit sittings in Orange, with many hearings held by video.
Rosters and variable income
Mining rosters, overtime, seasonal farm income and business profits can all affect child support and property outcomes. We help you get the numbers right.
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 Parkes clients with
Every family is different, so our advice is tailored to yours.
- Separation and divorce applications
- Parenting plans and parenting orders, including shift-work rosters
- Property settlement, including farms, businesses, vehicles and super
- Child support, including high or variable incomes
- Apprehended domestic violence orders and urgent parenting matters
- Consent orders and binding financial agreements
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Working with our Parkes 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 Parkes, 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 Parkes. 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. Parkes 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 Parkes clients
Do I need to travel to see a family lawyer?
Not necessarily. Most of our Parkes 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 mining or shift-work income treated for child support?
Child support is generally based on each parent’s taxable income, which can include overtime and bonuses. If your income changes a lot from year to year, there are ways to have that taken into account. We can explain how it applies to you.
Where are AVOs dealt with in Parkes?
Apprehended domestic violence orders are dealt with by the Local Court. Parkes Local Court is at 37 Currajong Street. If you’re in immediate danger, call 000.
Where is the nearest Family Court to Parkes?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has a registry in Dubbo and holds circuit sittings in Orange. You can file most documents online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, and many hearings are now held by video.
How long after separation can I get a divorce?
You need to have been separated for at least 12 months before applying for a divorce. In some cases you can be separated while still living under the same roof. Parenting and property matters can be dealt with before the divorce.
Are de facto couples treated differently from married couples?
For property and parenting matters, de facto couples generally have similar rights to married couples under the Family Law Act, provided certain requirements are met, such as living together for at least two years or having a child together. The time limit for property claims is two years from separation.
Talk to a family lawyer for Parkes today
Book a confidential phone, video or in-person appointment with our Parkes family lawyers. We’ll listen, explain your options and help you take the next step with confidence.