Business Details
19 Years
experience
Specialist Family Law Services in Sydney
Rafton Family Lawyers is a specialist family law practice established in 2007, serving clients across Western Sydney, Richmond, Penrith, and Parramatta. Our team includes accredited specialists in family law and children's law, with decades of combined experience in resolving complex legal matters. We prioritise practical solutions through mediation and alternative dispute resolution while maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement and legal education.Our services span property settlements, parenting arrangements, wills and estates, conveyancing, and care and protection cases. We uphold rigorous professional standards through memberships in legal panels and accreditation schemes, including the Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation Scheme. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate support to minimise stress during emotionally challenging times for families.
Services
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Conveyancing
Mediation
Care & Protection
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Accredited specialists in family law and children's law
- Decades of combined experience in Western Sydney
- Practical solutions through mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Active community engagement and legal training programs
- Membership in legal aid panels and specialist accreditation schemes
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation Scheme
What people say
Treated like family
Professionalism cannot be beat
Relieved stress
Amazing team
5 star business
Services
Family Law
Specialist family law services covering divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, and domestic violence matters. Our accredited specialists provide strategic advice to navigate complex legal processes while prioritising children's welfare. We combine courtroom advocacy with mediation expertise to achieve fair outcomes for clients in Western Sydney and surrounding regions.
Wills & Estates
Comprehensive wills and estate services including will drafting, probate applications, and estate disputes. Our specialists handle contested wills, family provision claims, and executor responsibilities while ensuring compliance with NSW succession laws. We provide clear guidance for asset distribution and estate administration.
Conveyancing
Residential and commercial conveyancing services for property transactions. Our licensed conveyancer manages contracts, title searches, and settlement processes across Western Sydney. We ensure smooth property transfers with fixed fee structures and experienced support for buyers and sellers.
Mediation & Arbitration
Alternative dispute resolution services for family law matters. Our accredited mediators facilitate collaborative solutions for parenting arrangements and financial settlements. We specialise in reducing conflict through structured negotiations while maintaining legal compliance and client interests.
Care & Protection
Specialist representation in care and protection matters involving the Department of Community & Justice. Our experienced team advocates for parents and children in Children's Court proceedings, focusing on reunification strategies and compliance with NSW child welfare legislation.
People
Kate Rafton
Managing Partner
Accredited family law specialist with 20+ years experience. Holds dual qualifications in law and nursing. Focuses on practical solutions for family disputes while maintaining strong community ties in the Hawkesbury region.
Maurice Edwards
Special Counsel
Leading family law mediator with 40+ years experience. Specialises in arbitration and collaborative law. Trained in international child abduction mediation and actively contributes to legal education programs.
Menaka Prasad
Special Counsel
Accredited family law specialist with psychology background. Specialises in high-conflict disputes and property settlements. Provides strategic legal support across Macarthur and Western Sydney regions.
Kirstin Fulcher
Special Counsel
Wills and estates litigation expert with 20 years experience. Holds Masters in Wills & Estates and TEP accreditation. Specialises in complex estate disputes and contested probate matters.
Tim Mara
Principal Solicitor
Care and protection law specialist with 9 years experience. Daily advocate in Children's Court with focus on parental representation and Department of Family and Community Services cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, domestic violence matters, and international family law cases with accredited specialists across Western Sydney.
Do you provide wills and estate planning?
Yes, we offer will drafting, probate applications, estate administration, and contested wills services with specialist accreditation in succession law.
Can you assist with property transactions?
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property sales/purchases with fixed fee structures and experienced licensed conveyancer support.
What dispute resolution options exist?
We specialise in mediation and arbitration for family law matters, offering collaborative solutions to reduce conflict while maintaining legal compliance.
How do you handle child protection cases?
Our accredited specialists represent parents and children in care and protection matters involving government agencies and Children's Court proceedings.
