An Accredited Family Law Specialist is a solicitor who has demonstrated a high standard of ability and experience in Family Law, and has additionally passed the exams as set by the Law Society of WA.
These specialist solicitors are well versed and experienced in all matters around Family Law including:
- Divorce Procedures
- Parenting Matters
- Property Settlement
- Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
- De Facto Relationships
- Jurisdiction of the Court
- Court Practice & Procedure
- Taxation
- Pensions, Social Security and Legal Aid
How much experience does an Accredited Family Law
Specialist need to have before qualifying for
Accreditation?
At least five years, with more than 25% of their practice in Family
Law. At O'Sullivan Davies, all of our solicitors practice
exclusively in Family Law.
Is the Accreditation recognised?
Yes. To become accredited, the requirements include references from
other solicitors or barristers. These references must confirm the
ability and experience of the applicant for accreditation. Other
solicitors often refer Family Law clients to Accredited Family Law
Specialists in the knowledge that difficult or complex cases will
be competently handled.
Is an Accredited Specialist required to keep up to
date?
Yes. They must prove each year that they have continued to keep up
to date with developments in the law and maintain the required high
level of involvement in the jurisdiction.
How can I distinguish if a solicitor is an Accredited
Family Law Specialist?
Accredited practitioners obtain certificates which you are entitled
to look at to confirm that they have a current qualification as an
Accredited Family Law Specialist. Only those solicitors who have
the requisite experience, have passed the exam and kept up to date
with developments in the law may describe themselves as an
Accredited Family Law Specialist.