Who We Are

Your Family Law Firm

Rafton Family Lawyers is a specialist family law firm servicing Greater Western Sydney.

Headed by accredited family law specialist Kate Rafton, who has lived and worked in the area for a number of years, our firm is recognised for its practical, down-to-earth approach and the outcomes we achieve for our clients.

Kate and her team of experienced lawyers and administrative staff are committed to providing the best possible family law services, and delivering real value for money.

Why are we different?

At Rafton Family Lawyers we understand the issues you are facing and we focus on working with you to achieve the best possible outcome. We care about you, your family and your personal situation, and we want to help.

We only work in the area of family law so we know how to get the best results for you. Our experienced solicitors listen to your situation, and then advise you on how to resolve your problems and minimise the impact on you and your children.

Whether you need advice about the family home or business, or how to determine your children’s living arrangements after separation, we can help. At Rafton’s we offer sound, reliable advice that makes sense.

Our Guarantee

To provide professional service, at the prices quoted

To communicate with you at each step of your matter

To strive at all times for a speedy resolution of your dispute particularly where children are involved

To encourage mediation where appropriate and to use court as a last resort

To not condone or incite violence

Our Community

At Rafton Family Lawyers we believe in supporting our local community and giving something back to the people of Western Sydney. After all, we live and work in the area and our clients generally do too!

We are committed to providing the best possible legal services, but also to offering residents in this area something more – whether that means helping law students who live around here to gain some practical experience, or giving local high school students a place to complete their work experience.

Legal Panels

Our firm is a member of numerous panels that have been specifically set-up to represent adults and children in the community who need support with the provision of legal advice. These include the National Independent Children’s Lawyer Panel; Care and Protection Panel; Legal Aid Family Law Panel; Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme; Solicitors Pro-Bono Scheme; and Volunteer Solicitors Panel (Hawkesbury Legal Centre).

Practical Legal Training

The firm provides placements for law students from the Western Sydney University. Our Legal Training program enables the University to place a law student with us for a period of time so that they can gain the necessary practical experience to complete their training.

Schools Partnership

Rafton Family Lawyers provides an opportunity for students attending local high schools to undertake work experience in the areas of law and office administration.

Specialist Accreditation

The Law Society of NSW operates the Specialist Accreditation Scheme to help the general public identify solicitors who have demonstrated expertise in a particular area of law. To gain this accreditation, a solicitor must first have extensive experience in the field. They are then required to pass the Law Society’s rigorous examination and assessment program, and continue to update their skills and knowledge at this specialist level every year.

So what does this mean for you?

It means that whenever you see the Accredited Specialist logo next to a solicitor’s name, you can be assured that their skills and expertise are of the highest possible standards. In the field of Family Law this is very important. Accredited Specialists understand the complexity of the family law process in Australia and how to obtain the best possible results on your behalf. They have proven expertise, combined with a comprehensive knowlegde of the legislation and its application in recent cases. In other words, you know you are in good hands.

Read our plain English handbooks

These fact sheets are designed to provide an overview of the relevant issues and systems so that you have a better understanding of the process.

Rafton Conveyancing - Your Experts in Property

Whether you are buying or selling your first home, an investment property or a block of land, having an experienced legal team on hand to guide you through the process and ensure your transaction runs smoothly is critical. That’s where Rafton Conveyancying can help.

Rafton Arbitration & Mediation Brochure

Ensure that your clients are given the best possible opportunity to exit the Court process with a professional and efficient resolution to their family law dispute.

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