Family law with care
We are a Bunbury family law firm that practises exclusively in the financial aspects of separation, including divorce and property settlements. We focus our services so that we can provide high quality, fixed-fee solutions for families in the South West. We do not accept instructions for parenting matters, save for general advice where it is incidental to a financial matter. If you are navigating a separation, enquire below to see how we can assist you to reach a resolution.
See Our Fixed Fee Services
Philosophy
Founder and Principal Lawyer Amy Coole has a professional background defined by a commitment to public service and rigorous legal practice, having worked across various government departments and the not-for-profit sector.
Since being admitted in 2015, Amy has appeared in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia, the Family Court of Western Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. She is admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia. Over her years of practice, she developed a strong technical foundation in family law and general litigation built on high ethical standards and model litigation practices.
Amy now focuses on providing high quality, empathetic legal services to help her clients find resolutions without the expense and stress of traditional legal pathways.
Amy is a South West local and mother of two young children. Her local knowledge is crucial when advising on family law matters for clients living in Bunbury and surrounding areas.
Fixed-Fee Services
General Family Law Consultation (Pre-mediation)
$300
This appointment is an opportunity for you to speak to an experienced family lawyer about your matter. In this consultation we can provide you with general advice about your rights, entitlements and obligations under Family Law. We will also advise you of any relevant time limits that apply and the options you have to resolve your legal matter. Our firm is dedicated to helping families finalise the financial aspects of their separation, with as little emotional and financial strain on both parties as possible. We encourage all our clients, where appropriate, to attempt to resolve their property settlements using a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This appointment is not for litigation matters and is for verbal advice only.
- ✓One-on-one consultation with an experienced family lawyer
- ✓Empathetic resolution-focused approach
- ✓In-person, video or phone consultations available
Comprehensive Advice Package for Property Settlements (Mediation clients only)
$600
If you are mediating a post-separation property settlement with a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and wish to get advice on your Heads of Agreement, this service will provide you with comprehensive advice to make sure you are informed and confident before finalising your agreement. Eligibility criteria apply, enquire below for more information.
- ✓Written letter of advice based on your unique circumstances
- ✓Piece of mind
- ✓Know what's in your best interests
- ✓Includes a 30 minute phone consultation with an experienced family lawyer to discuss your advice
Family Court of WA Consent Orders (Pre-Mediated Agreement)
$2,000 (for clients who have used our Advice Package) + disbursements. $2,600 + disbursements otherwise
This service is to assist those who have mediated a Heads of Agreement with a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in the past 3 months and wish to formalise their agreement by filing it with the Family Court of Western Australia. Eligibility criteria apply, enquire below for more information.
- ✓Written letter of advice included
- ✓Includes drafting and filing with the Family Court of Western Australia (filing fee not included)
- ✓Kept informed every step of the way
Joint Divorce Application
$900 + disbursements
For married couples who have separated, finalised their parenting and property arrangements and who wish to finalise their divorce. Eligibility criteria apply, enquire below for more information.
- ✓Finalise your divorce with care
- ✓Fixed fee solution
- ✓Includes written letter of legal advice
Frequently Asked
Fixed-fee means you know the total cost of your legal service upfront, before any work begins. The price you see is the price you pay for the defined scope of work.
We offer fixed-fee services where possible.
We focus our practice specifically on the financial aspects of separation so that we can provide a highly tailored and efficient service to our clients. This includes divorce, property settlements and Family Court of Western Australia consent orders.
No, we do not open our office to the public during standard business hours. We see clients by appointment only, once a service has been booked.
Our appointments are held at our office space in the Bunbury CBD.
Our primary focus is providing fixed-fee, supportive legal services for clients who are willing and able to negotiate their matters out of court. As such we are only able to undertake a very limited number of litigation matters.
Please enquire below for more information about our current capacity.
The Family Court of WA website and the Legal Aid WA website are great resources for general family law information.
Family Court of WA: www.familycourt.wa.gov.au
Legal Aid WA: www.legalaid.wa.gov.au
Enquire about our services
Complete our enquiry form and we will be in touch to provide you with more information about our services and how to book an appointment.