BBV Legal in Perth is a family law firm based in Perth, Australia specialising in family law offering a range of legal services to help you through legal family issues, like divorce or custody disputes, child custody, property settlements, and spousal maintenance. Known for our compassionate and effective approach, we are here to support individuals and families during life’s most challenging moments.
Since our establishment in 2002, we’ve drawn on over 30 years of combined experience to provide tailored and client-focused legal services, with experienced legal team to provide legal representative.
Our unique fixed pricing model ensures you know the costs upfront, making the process transparent and stress-free. Whether you’re seeking legal help with complex legal family issues or looking for legal help, we’re dedicated to guiding and supporting you every step of the way of your legal process.
Call (08) 9325 9644 to book an appointment for expert family legal services at BBV Legal in Perth, Australia, helping you with legal representation for divorce, custody, and property disputes with compassionate and effective support tailored to your needs.
Fixed Pricing
Our clients benefit from greater certainty and peace of mind with Fixed Pricing
We do not bill by the hour
Experience tells us that clients dislike the hourly rates regime which most lawyers still use, and prefer the certainty of fixed prices.
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BBV Legal handles all aspects of divorce under the single ground recognised in Australia: the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, evidenced by a 12-month separation period. We are Perth’s most relied upon divorce Lawyers and can assist with the entire divorce process, including preparing and filing divorce applications. We also provide guidance on related matters such as property settlements and child custody, which must be addressed separately from the divorce proceeding.
BBV Legal’s property settlement services are closely aligned with the procedures and requirements of the Family Court of Western Australia. The Family Court considers several factors when determining a fair and equitable property settlement, including the contributions made by each party to the relationship and their future needs. We ensure that our client’s submissions to the court are well-prepared, reflecting an accurate and comprehensive portrayal of these factors.
BBV Legal specialises in family law, particularly focusing on child custody which are referred to as ‘child welfare orders.’We are adept at handling the specific legal requirements for children of both married and de facto couples in Western Australia. We advocate for parents to resolve custody issues amicably, utilising Family Relationship Centres for counselling to avoid court proceedings. However, in cases where a child’s welfare is at risk, such as in situations of domestic violence, we are prepared to take immediate legal action to safeguard the child’s interests.
In contentious custody disputes where parents cannot reach an agreement, BBV Legal prioritises the child’s best interests. We are equipped to manage urgent legal proceedings and can arrange for an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) to represent the child’s interests directly.
In contentious custody disputes where parents cannot reach an agreement, BBV Legal prioritises the child’s best interests. We are equipped to manage urgent legal proceedings and can arrange for an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) to represent the child’s interests directly.
BBV Legal offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including family mediation and dispute resolution. We are dedicated to providing practical solutions to disputes and avoiding litigation whenever possible. Our approach to dispute resolution includes a variety of alternative methods, such as mediation, which are designed to achieve favourable outcomes without the need for court intervention.
BBV Legal employs a strategy that focuses on our client’s best interests, ensuring that the solutions are proportionate to the value of the matters in dispute. This approach helps in minimising the risk and cost associated with litigation. Our lawyers have the expertise to handle various types of disputes, including those related to family law, which often involve sensitive and complex issues.
Our commitment to excellence and client-focused service makes it one of the notable legal practices in Perth for those seeking mediation and dispute resolution services.
BBV Legal employs a strategy that focuses on our client’s best interests, ensuring that the solutions are proportionate to the value of the matters in dispute. This approach helps in minimising the risk and cost associated with litigation. Our lawyers have the expertise to handle various types of disputes, including those related to family law, which often involve sensitive and complex issues.
Our commitment to excellence and client-focused service makes it one of the notable legal practices in Perth for those seeking mediation and dispute resolution services.
BBV Legal is your go-to local family solicitors offering comprehensive legal services related to restraining orders and focusing on applying for and defending against them.
We specialise in applying for restraining orders, defending against restraining orders, using legal expertise and experience, and litigating and resolving disputes.
For anyone in Western Australia needing assistance with restraining orders, whether applying for or defending against them, BBV Legal offers expert services tailored to meet individual needs and circumstances.
We specialise in applying for restraining orders, defending against restraining orders, using legal expertise and experience, and litigating and resolving disputes.
For anyone in Western Australia needing assistance with restraining orders, whether applying for or defending against them, BBV Legal offers expert services tailored to meet individual needs and circumstances.
Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony in some countries, is a legal provision where one party in a marriage or de facto relationship is required to support the other financially following a separation or divorce. At BBV Legal, this aspect of family law is handled with a focus on providing transparent, fixed pricing to avoid surprises during the legal process.
Spousal maintenance can be sought by any party financially dependent on their partner during the relationship. This support is typically pursued through the Family Court and is contingent on one party’s inability to adequately support themselves and the other party’s capacity to provide support.
BVV Legal assists clients in assessing whether they qualify for spousal maintenance and helps them apply, often alongside other financial settlement issues.
The legal basis for spousal maintenance in Australia is found in the Family Law Act 1975 and the Family Court Act 1997. These laws stipulate that maintenance can be awarded if one party cannot meet their own reasonable needs and the other has the means to assist.
The court considers various factors such as age, health, income, and living standards during the marriage when deciding on maintenance applications.
Services Offered by BBV Legal:
The court considers various factors such as age, health, income, and living standards during the marriage when deciding on maintenance applications.
Services Offered by BBV Legal:
- Legal advice and representation in spousal maintenance matters.
- Assistance with related financial settlements such as property division.
- Representation in court if necessary.
- Fixed pricing to provide clarity and predictability in legal costs.
Lawyers at BBV Legal are actively involved in community service and professional organisations, which keeps us connected and informed about the latest in legal practices.
BBV Legal employs fixed pricing model to provide our clients with pricing certainty for legal services ensures that clients know the total cost upfront, which covers all the services specified in the agreement without additional charges during the legal process. BBV Legal’s fixed price model ensures clients receive comprehensive advice and document preparation for a predetermined price.
BBV Legal is certified by the Law Society of Western Australia as an Approved Quality Practice, indicating a high standard and quality of legal service in Perth.
This certification is part of the Law Society’s Quality Practice Standard (QPS) Scheme, which BBV Legal has been committed to since 2002. We work closely with the Law Society’s auditors to maintain this certification annually, ensuring they meet rigorous standards.
Our team comprises experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who provide practical and commercially sound advice and representation. Client testimonials reflect our commitment to providing seamless and transparent services.
With over 30 years of experience in providing legal services in Perth and offering a comprehensive range of wills and estate services, we are experts in drafting wills for both simple and complex estates, enduring powers of attorney, enduring powers of guardianship, advanced health directives (also known as living wills), challenging wills, testamentary trusts, probate of estates through the Supreme Court, transfer of properties and assets, business succession planning, and more.
Our family law services are designed to navigate the private and bifurcated nature of Australia’s family law system, where issues such as child custody and financial arrangements are handled separately from the divorce process itself.
BBV Legal’s local knowledge and extensive experience in Perth make it a reliable choice for individuals seeking legal assistance in estate planning and family law.
David is also highly approachable which is important when dealing with lawyers. There are some lawyers who are so far up themselves that you hesitate to call them, but even though David is a brilliant lawyer, he is also very down to earth.
Les is a wonderful lawyer. He has an amazing grasp of the English language and is always polite and grounding to speak to. With Les there are never problems to which there aren't solutions. And he's always up for the challenge. More than this, and it may seem weird to say this, whenever I meet Les he makes me want to be a good man. He's a real humanitarian and inspires the best in me. For that reason I always look forward to seeing him again.
Les was very professional and always kept my interest at the forefront of his mind. He is thorough and clear in his communications. He is also very supportive and I like how he runs meetings, providing all the options and helping sort out which ones are for me.
I can honestly say that in complex commercial litigation matters, David demonstrates an uncanny ability to think clearly, out of the box, and he adopts a pragmatic and very cost-effective approach. This is especially the case in relation to fixed pricing.
BBV Legal, formally known as Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky, is a respected law firm based in Perth, Western Australia, known for our innovative approach to legal services, particularly our adoption of Fixed Pricing. Our firm is led by a team of experienced attorneys and directors, each specialising in various areas of law.
David Vilensky
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Leslie Buchbinder
DIRECTOR
Daniel Loreck
HEAD OF FAMILY LAW PRACTICE
Stephanie Burgess
GRADUATE SOLICITOR
Cléa Turner
FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR
Bronté Foale
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Holly Hewes
PRACTICE MANAGER
Claire Harrison
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
We are known for our dedication to providing effective, client-focused legal services across various practice areas, including family law, commercial and corporate advisory, litigation and dispute resolution, mining and resources law, wills and estates, and insurance law.
