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About us

A boutique firm built on four decades of family law.

Representing Western Australian clients since 1982.

Who we are

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.

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PAYNES LAWYERS · EST. 1982 · PERTH · 1982
Our history

Three generations of commitment to Western Australian families.

We have been representing Western Australian clients since 1982 when, along with her daughter, Anne, Vivien Payne established Paynes Solicitors. Vivien was admitted to practice law in England before moving to Australia where she was first admitted to the Bar in 1964 as one of a handful of women then practising law in Western Australia.

Anne joined the practice in 1982 and their partnership continued until 1989 when Vivien retired. Anne has continued in the practice since that time and, in 2014, repositioned the practice as Paynes Lawyers.

1964

Vivien Payne admitted to the Bar in WA, one of a handful of women then practising law in the state.

1982

Vivien and her daughter Anne establish Paynes Solicitors.

1989

Vivien retires. Anne continues to lead the practice.

1994

Anne becomes an Accredited Family Law Specialist.

2014

The practice is repositioned as Paynes Lawyers.

How we work

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.

Contact us

Let’s talk about your next step.

Visit us in West Perth, call (08) 9221 1771 or send a confidential enquiry using the form.

Office
2nd Floor
11 Ventnor Avenue
West Perth WA 6005
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Postal
PO Box 828
West Perth WA 6872
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