3 Best Family Lawyers in Hobart

“Amelia Higgs is the principal lawyer practising exclusively in family law. She advocates for out-of-court resolutions through mediation and collaborative practise and regularly and confidently appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. She was routinely appointed by the Court to represent young people in contested parenting disputes as an Independent Children’s Lawyer. She is currently the Vice President of the Law Society of Tasmania. Dobson Mitchell Allport offers a full range of legal advisory and advocacy services to individuals, businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. They also have offices in Devonport.”

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“Kristi Foale is a director of Simmons Wolfhagen and leads their well-regarded family and de facto relationship law team. Kristi will focus on achieving the best possible outcome for clients and, whenever possible, avoiding the costly and time-consuming court process. Kristi’s extensive family law experience also ensures more complex matters, including businesses and structures and the interrelationship of these issues in family law matters, are managed with the same efficiency and discipline. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers' family law team apply their expertise to resolve family matters to ensure all parties receive peace of mind. They have offices in Hobart, Launceston, Kingston, Smithton & Scottsdale, Simmons Wolfhagen.”

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“Butler McIntyre & Butler is the oldest law firm, established in 1824. The team provides timely and practical advice to achieve the best outcome for their clients and families. The family and relationship law team have experience in applications before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia dealing with relocation and recovery, including Hague conventions, parentage testing, surrogacy and adoption. Their team regularly appears in the Magistrates Court and has extensive experience in Family Violence and Restraint Order matters. Their Family and Relationship Law team can provide clients with sound and practical advice on all matters affecting clients contemplating separation.”

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