If you need legal advice following the breakdown of your relationship Evans Family Lawyers can help you resolve your problem constructively and effectively, whether it be a parenting or financial matter.
Andrea Evans and Evans Family Lawyers are recommended by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession.
Director
Andrea has worked exclusively in family law for more than 14 years.
Andrea graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney with a combined Arts/Laws degree. She also has a Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law, has completed a Master of Laws in Applied Family Law and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law.
Andrea has practised family law in Canberra and Sydney and is admitted as a Solicitor to the NSW Supreme Court, High Court of Australia and the ACT Supreme Court. During her time as a Solicitor, Andrea has worked in specialist family law firms both in Sydney and Canberra. She is also a qualified Independent Child’s Lawyer.
Andrea has extensive experience appearing as a Solicitor Advocate in the Family Court, Federal Magistrates Court and the ACT and NSW Courts. She is also trained in Collaborative Law and can explore non-litigation alternatives with clients in resolving their family law disputes.
| ACT Law Society |
| ACT Women’s Lawyers Association |
| NSW Law Society (Associate Member) |
| Oxfam (Australia) |
| Women’s Legal Centre (ACT & Region) |
| Family Law Section (Law Council of Australia) |
Business Manager
Andrew brings 20 years of experience in various areas of management to his position as Business Manager at Evans Family Lawyers.
Prior to joining Evans Family Lawyers Andrew was a Proposal Specialist for IBM where he managed all aspects of large scale tender responses. Before working at IBM Andrew worked as an Account Manager, Production Manager, Branch Manager, QA Manager and OH&S Officer in the Printing industry for commercial printing companies in both Sydney and Canberra.
Solicitor
Kim was admitted as a Solicitor in 2009 and has worked exclusively in Family Law in Canberra since that time.
Paralegal
Sarah-Jane is currently studying law at Southern Cross University and has recently returned from 6 months working in a legal firm in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Legal Secretary
Sara is currently studying law at Charles Darwin University but has permanently moved to Canberra to work with us at Evans Family Lawyers.
We welcome you to contact us for an initial consultation.
During the consultation we discuss your individual circumstances and give you a comprehensive outline of your legal options. This includes an upfront estimate of the costs and likely time frame to resolve your matter.
New clients receive an initial hour long appointment. Our hourly rates are as follows.
| Director - $420.00 |
| Solicitor - $330.00 |
| Legal Secretary/Paralegal - $220.00 |
The following fees are standard for straightforward divorces only. Disbursements include the filing fee and serving fees. In the event that your application is defended, the fees will exceed those outlined and further work will be charged at our hourly rate. In this case, we will provide you with an estimate of fees.
| Divorce (no children under 18) - $770.00 plus disbursements |
| Divorce (children under 18) - $880 plus disbursements |
| Divorce (separation under one roof or substituted/dispensing with service) - $880.00 plus disbursements |
Our firm has dealt with matters ranging from straightforward superannuation advice to complex property settlements and child welfare issues.
Our clients value our expertise and personable, non-judgemental approach.
Here’s what some of our clients have told us:
“Thank you very much for handling my divorce so efficiently. I couldn’t have done it without your help and I really appreciate it.”
“You have been clear with my concerns and proposals and hopefully this will help to inform the other party on a way forward in a positive manner.”
“Thank you for seeing me yesterday at such short notice. Your clear and concise guidance and advice has put my mind at ease a lot more, in relation to my case which is now under instruction with your firm.”
“Once again, I am a very happy client indeed. Many thanks to you and your staff.”