Welcome to Rafton Family Lawyers

We are a specialist Family and Divorce Law Practice located in Richmond, Penrith, Parramatta and throughout Western Sydney that also offers services in Estate Planning, Wills and Estate Disputes. We are able to offer a full range of services in property settlement, court representation and other divorce law matters.

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Family Law

Separation and family breakdowns are difficult for everyone concerned. At Rafton Family Lawyers we understand the complexities of family law and the importance of having an experienced family lawyer to guide you through the process of separation and divorce.

General Family Law
Divorce & Separation
Collaborative family Law
De-facto Relationship breakdowns
Property Settlements
Spousal Maintenance
Children’s Issues
Child Support
Financial Agreements
Domestic Violence Issues & AVOs
International Family Law
Parenting
Grandparenting
Shared Care
Surrogacy

Mediation & Arbitration

Raftons Arbitration and Mediation Practice is a specialised arm of our team that provides alternative dispute resolution for parties in a family law dispute. Alternative dispute resolution is a general umbrella term that covers all forms of resolution without involving the legal system.

Wills and Estates

Having an up to date Will is a really important way of making sure that your family and loved ones are taken care of – even after you die. A legal Will is a document that names the people you want to receive the things that you own after you die.

Wills & Estates Lawyers
Disputing a Will
I’m the Executor of an Estate; What Happens Now?
Probate
Preparing For Your Will Appointment

Conveyancing

Buying or selling a house doesn’t need to be stressful. At Rafton Family Lawyers we can guide you through the process, providing clear and easy to understand advice at
every stage.

Care & Protection

Care and Protection is the area of law that focuses on the safety of children and their protection from abuse and neglect. It is important to note that this is not the same as Family Law and families involved in a Care and Protection matter may not be in a family dispute.

Richmond

“Historic Eltham” , 317 Windsor Street, Richmond, NSW

Parramatta Central

Level 3, 17 Hunter St, Parramatta, NSW

Office with people working in background

Balmain

37 Nicholson St, Balmain East NSW 2041

Sydney

Level 24, Tower 3, International Towers,
300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo ,NSW

Glenmore Park

32 William Howell Drive,
Glenmore Park, NSW

Penrith

62 Warwick Street, Penrith, NSW

St Marys

201 Queen St, St Marys, NSW

Macarthur Narellan

19 Tramway Drive, Currans Hill, NSW (opposite Currans Hill Public School)

North Richmond

Sydney West Business Services building – Shop 10/10-15 Bells Line of Road,
North Richmond, NSW

Family Law Blog

Rafton Family Lawyers wins prestigious APAC Insider Award

Our team is delighted to accept the award for Best Family Law Firm NSW for the third consecutive year. APAC Insider is a prestigious publication recognising top-performing law firms for the past 10 years. Special Counsel, Holly Lynch, has also been recognised,...

Kate Rafton | Sep 2, 2026 | 0

Family Law Inheritance Disputes

The Ever-Changing Treatment of Inheritances in Family Law

By Jessica Strangio, Senior Lawyer There always seems to be some confusion when inheritances are thrown into the property pool matrix, no matter what side you are on in a family law property dispute. When taking a look at how the Court has dealt with inheritance...

Kate Rafton | Aug 21, 2026 | 0

Defacto Relationships Family Provision Claims

Caution When Preparing Section 95 Deeds of Settlement and Release

By Jessica Strangio, Senior Lawyer Contrary to popular belief, a family law property settlement does not automatically preclude one’s estate from being subject to an Application from a former de facto or spouse. The Succession Act 2006 (NSW) “The Act” is clear on...

Kate Rafton | Aug 10, 2026 | 0

What Our Clients Say About Us

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Rafton are absolutely amazing, you are treated like family with love and care and they fight as hard as humanly possible for you. I have been given nothing but kindness and understanding and it feels more like family than a solicitor. I cannot recommend them enough. They have relived so much stress and anxiety and are no doubt on your side.Their professionalism cannot be beat but also treat you with great respect.

Jennah Leezak

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The team of Kate Rafton, Menaka Prasad, Jami Gardiner, Jackie Stewart, Jo Scott were extremely generous and giving with their efforts to help me with my child family matter. I rang constantly, changed my appointments endlessly, there was never a single compliant, only understanding, patience and kindness towards me. I could never have met the compliance deadlines set for my final orders and my final trial affidavit without Kate, Menaka and Jaimi’s help.

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Luke Mcculloch

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Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family! I truly appreciate your time, help and professionalism and honestly don’t know how to thank you enough! Great team amazing people and a 5 star business👏❤

Matt Brady

Licensed Conveyancer

Natalie Currall

Natalie is a licensed conveyancer and oversees all of the firms contracts for sale and family law settlements in conjunction with solicitor Kiran Grewal from our property team.

Natalie has over 25 years experience and is well connected in the local Hawkesbury area. Prior to working with Rafton Natalie was with a local firm in the area undertaking all conveyancing work. Natalie is based at our Richmond office but able to travel and see clients as required. When not undertaking property work, Natalie is an avid horse lover and travels with her family to show jumping events across Australia.

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.

Family Law Handbook

Care & Protection Handbook

Brochure for Rafton Family Lawyers' Arbitration and Mediation Practice, detailing services for family law disputes, including packages for arbitration and mediation, with contact information for bookings.

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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