A boutique firm built on four decades of family law.
Representing Western Australian clients since 1982.
Professional, personal and cost-effective.
When family relationships break down and a legal avenue becomes the only option open to resolve issues that arise, you need the services of a law firm that not only understands Family Law but also has the experience and empathy to set your mind at ease and guide you safely and securely through the processes involved.
At Paynes Lawyers we have been specialising in family law for more than three decades and in that time we have come to understand how a family law matter can often be your first experience of dealing with lawyers and therefore it can be quite a daunting and challenging experience.
We appreciate that the outcome of this experience may be one of the most important matters you will ever have been involved with as it can affect your future with your children, your financial security and lifestyle.
That is why we aim to ensure that the process is as painless as possible by ‘walking’ you through what is involved, advising you concerning what to expect as well as giving you the reassurance that the lawyer with whom you are dealing will be there beside you until the matter is resolved.
We seek to provide you with a professional but personal and cost-effective legal service to the highest standards. We will work towards a positive resolution by agreement based on a full investigation of your matter, before commencing court proceedings. Our aim always is to try, wherever possible, to avoid lengthy and protracted contested court proceedings.
What you can expect from us.
Listen
We take the time to understand your situation, your children and your priorities.
Walk you through it
We explain what is involved and what to expect at every stage, in plain language.
Resolve by agreement
A full investigation of your matter, with the aim of a positive resolution before Court.
Stand beside you
If Court is needed, the lawyer you deal with stays with you until it is resolved.
Meet our lawyers.

Anne Payne
In 1979, Anne graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Jurisprudence (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1980.
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Julia Mansfield
Julia is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and has practised exclusively in the area of family law since 2010.
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James Mansfield
In 2014, James graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours). He received several university awards, including the Vice Chancellor’s Award for the School of Law for 2012.
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Visit us in West Perth, call (08) 9221 1771 or send a confidential enquiry using the form.
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