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Welcome to Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers, one of the most esteemed and long-standing family law firms in Perth, established in 1967. With a solid reputation built on trust, integrity, and a commitment to a brighter future for families, our firm has been providing legal services for over five decades. Our founding partner, The Honourable Peter Dowding SC, was a former Premier of Western Australia, reflecting our deep-rooted connection to the community and our unwavering dedication to the welfare of families and children.
We are proud to have consistently earned peer recognition in Doyle's as a leading Western Australian Family & Divorce Law Firm. We specialise in various aspects of family law, including parenting, spousal maintenance, matrimonial law, property settlements, financial agreements, and mediation. We are dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective legal advice that aims to minimise the fallout of disputes on families, both in the short term and the long term.
Our experienced lawyers work closely with clients to achieve the best outcomes for families, providing transparent and reasonable pricing with a focus on timely solutions. We strive to reach agreements without going to court whenever possible, ensuring that families can move forward with their lives.
Our Expertise
- Family Law Matters
- Financial Matters
- Urgent Family Law Matters
- Mediation
- Collaborative Law
- Property Settlement
- Financial Agreements
- Spousal Maintenance
- Businesses & Companies
- Family Trusts
- Superannuation Splitting
- Parenting Matters
- Parenting Orders
- Sole / Shared Parental Responsibility
- Live With / Spend Time With Arrangements
- Care & Protection
- Child Abduction - Hague Convention
- Domestic & International Relocation
- Adult Child Maintenance
- Rights of Grandparents & Family Members
- Gender Dysphoria
- Surrogacy
- Child Support Matters
- Divorce
- Divorce Lawyer
- Family Violence
- Restraining Orders
- Conduct Agreement Orders
- Undertakings
- Family Dispute Resolution
At Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers, we are committed to providing our clients with the best legal advice, strategies, and support. We believe that family disputes should be handled with care and respect, ensuring that families can move forward with their lives with peace and dignity. Browse our website for more information on our services and how we can help you and your family move towards a brighter future.
Client Satisfaction
Alfie Gryg had a remarkable experience with Craig Taylor's legal team, giving them a perfect 5-star rating. According to Gryg, Craig Taylor is an "exceptional Lawyer" who provided precise and reliable legal representation. Gryg highlighted that the whole experience was overwhelmingly positive.
Professional Services
The law firm's team was described as being the "precisely the type of legal representation you want". This suggests that Gryg was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism, competence, and reliability of the legal team.
Overall Impression
Overall, Gryg's review is a glowing endorsement of Craig Taylor's legal services. The client's satisfaction with the firm's performance is evident, and they would likely recommend their services to others.

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