Trusted and reliable Perth, Margaret River and Kimberley family and children lawyers with over 21 years experience

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Perth, Margaret River and Kimberley lawyers

Bodekers Family Lawyers & Mediators has been established since 2002.

We are a long-established, boutique, Family Law firm in Perth and Margaret River Western Australia with highly experienced Family Law staff. Our Legal Practitioner Director has been practising almost exclusively in Family Law for over 21 years. We have extensive experience in all areas of Family Law, including child custody, international child relocation, grandparent’s rights, complex financial matters and mediation.

Contact us by email at info@bodekers.com.au, or by telephone at (08) 9323 7711 for your free pre-read and first appointment at a reduced flat rate.

Why choose us?

Family breakdowns can be hard on everyone involved. You need a family lawyer who can guide you with compassion and professionalism.

Our Legal Practitioner Director Shannon Bodeker has practised exclusively and extensively in Family Law for over 21 years. Shannon and our team can give you personalised, cost-effective family law advice and representation.

We work quickly and aim to resolve your family law matters outside of court. We help you keep your legal fee down and stay focused on the strategies of your case. So you can reach a fair outcome and move forward with your life.

You can send us an email outlining your situation before meeting with us. We read this on a complimentary basis. This allows you to hit the ground running in your first appointment and save on legal fees.

Testimonials

Dhuha, Mother

International Child Relocation and Child Abduction Matters - October 2023

Shannon is a great lawyer. She has been a great help for me. Shannon has been guiding me throughout my whole international child relocation and abduction matter and I am confident I will get the optimum outcome. I am very glad to have worked with Shannon.

Corey, Dad – Perth – August 2023

I'm glad I chose Shannon to be my lawyer. She does a fantastic job, is very thorough and covers all bases. I'm not entirely happy with the outcome but it is much better than it was and I'm happy I had Shannon as she's great to work with. It's a much better outcome than I would have received if I wasn't with Shannon. Thank you for all her efforts.

Mother

Child Custody, Mediation Representation, December 2017

I wish to thank Shannon for all her professional advice and support of our daughter. We all, as a family, are so grateful to Shannon for all she has done for her, we couldn’t have had a more brilliant and exceptional advocate working on her behalf. Thank you Shannon! 

Mother

Child Relocation, High Court Case AMS v AIF; AIF v AMS (1999), January 2018

Shannon was involved in my High Court Appeal in 1998 when she took on my relocation and guardianship case. Shannon was extremely knowledgeable, professional and dedicated throughout the process, and her friendly, approachable and passionate manner made it so much easier to get through. Having Shannon in Canberra for the 7 judge Full Court Appeal was very comforting and I really felt I had a friend and ally with me during what was a difficult time. I will be forever grateful to Shannon for taking on my case and for the excellent job that was done. I would not hesitate to recommend Shannon for any family law matter and representation.

Grandmother

Grandparents’ Matters, May 2018

We had the best outcome you could ever ask for and Shannon she’s just brilliant all the way through. She’s supportive and made sure she got everything in detail and even though I did get custody of my grandchildren she’s still following me up all the time to keep me in check and keeps me in toe all of the way along. And just being in court with her, she just knows her work and yeah she’s brilliant. Just made sure that everything gets done that should be done. I recommend her to anybody because she’s brilliant, professional and well respected. I cannot say enough about her. I’m just so happy. And all staff as well are also brilliant.

Mother

Child Custody and Parenting Matters, August 2018

I recently sought advice through Bodekers on a child support matter and for future child custody arrangements. Having followed Shannon’s advice, I received the first decision in my favour. I was asked to provide all relevant information for Shannon to pre read before the initial appointment. As I have been through a lengthy family court process including a trial for over 2 years, there were large number of documents that she read before we met. There was no charge for this service and as a result our first appointment was entirely productive and I was delighted to leave with a complete plan. In my opinion, Shannon is an exceptionally dedicated, astute and honest family lawyer. She has extensive experience in family law, child custody and child support and works from the perspective of what is in the best interests of the child. I had left an abusive relationship with a man with a great capacity to manipulate and malign to serve his own needs. The judges decision after trial was 50/ 50 shared care. My ex does not co operate in co parenting our child and continues to divide her life. Shannon pointed out why the past court decisions and processes had failed my child. This was quite major for me as although I knew the past court decisions weren’t protecting my child, I was at a huge loss as to why and how this could have happened. I had felt very disillusioned and greatly unheard as a mother and Shannon has helped me greatly in this area by seeing straight to the heart of the matter. She showed me how we could work towards a better care arrangement that takes my childs needs and wishes into account. I know that I can and will contact Shannon in the future, when issues come up and that she will help me find a positive outcome which relieves me of an enormous burden.

Father

Child Recovery and Parenting Matters, September 2018

I’m so happy that it’s all over and can’t be happier with the results. Words can’t say how much I appreciate all you have done for me and my family. I only hope I can write in words something worthy for all you have done for me. Thanks so much Shannon. 

Grandmother and Father

Grandparents’ Matters and Parenting Matters, September 2018

Shannon did oh so well and I couldn’t speak highly enough of her. I would undoubtedly recommend Bodekers Law Firm. I felt that all staff at Bodekers including the Principal were nothing short of supportive, friendly and helpful and I say that because anything I required was actioned in a very timely manner. Everything that we required Shannon listened to us, we felt heard, we felt supported, we felt that she was acting in our best interests and also very mindful of what was best for the child involved and his right to have time with his father and significant others such as myself and others on the paternal side of the family. Our family has had some difficult days and Shannon and staff have gone the extra distance to ensure we were 1. OK and 2. supported. Shannon was at all times honest and we have found Bodekers Law Firm to be nothing short of reliable, responsible, and effective which was followed by a great outcome for our circumstances. Thankyou Shannon and staff.

FIFO Father

Child Recovery and Parenting Matters, October 2018

Shannon Bodeker was a beacon of hope to myself at a time I faced with confusion, doubt, when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a desired resolution seemed impossible. I was worried about loosing my time with my daughter. Shannon got it sorted out after just a couple of conversation exchanges with the other party. Not only was she able to deliver a satisfactory result, her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself.  Shannon’s professionalism has made me feel better about the whole situiation by giving me the assurance I needed through communicating with me via emails and phone calls since I work off shore on an irregular rotation. I am eternally grateful for her service and I hereby recommend Ms Bodeker without reservation. I can’t thank Shannon and the team enough for all they have done for my family and I. 

Mr Walker

Fly in fly out Perth Family Law client, March 2022

I was with Shannon Bodeker from the start of this journey in 2016. She has done above and beyond my expectation throughout and I was pleased with the result which was agreed by both parties in 2018. Circumstances with the other party had changed wherein the other party could be deported and could take the child away from Australia. My case then became what I personally didn’t think would result in my best interest knowing that like most cases of a father fighting to preserve their place in their children’s lives there has been less of a 50% chance for the court to rule in favour of the fathers but Shannon had reassured me and was able to put my mind at ease during an extremely stressful time. I was very lucky to have Shanon Boddeker as my representation with my Family Court Case. Shannon is thorough and tough but she truly cares about her clients and their children. I am especially pleased to say that Shanon was exceptional in her legal knowledge, courtroom presence, appropriately setting my expectations and guiding me through my case. Thank you so much Shannon for everything.

George

Father – Margaret River – 2023, George

I would highly recommend Bodekers, they were honest, knowledgeable, realistic and proactive in resolving my case. When I was feeling stressed Shannon would put things in perspective and I would always feel a lot calmer about the situation.

Our Family Law Services

Mediating Complex Financial Matters

At Bodekers Family Lawyers & Mediators we guide our clients through Lawyer Assisted Mediation, including in complex financial matters. This approach saves our clients the emotional and financial costs which can be associated with ongoing litigation in the Family Court. We have recently successfully mediated a complex financial matter involving inheritances in Margaret River. In ... Read more
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Perth Family Law and a Child’s Wishes in Relocation

A child’s wishes can hold weight when a court is determining what is in a child’s best interests. In Timms & Payton 2015 FCCA 3324 the child was of an age where wishes could be considered by the court. The father opposed the mother’s proposed relocation. It was held that it would be in the best … Read more

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Family Violence

Have you experienced family violence? Are you going through separation where there has been family violence? Did you know you may be entitled to more of the asset pool and possibly spouse maintenance if you have experienced family violence? Family violence can: Be relevant to property settlement and spouse maintenance. Affect your entitlement to spousal … Read more

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Our private suburban offices and mediation facilities are discrete yet accessible. We are close to multiple public transport spots and free parking.

Can’t meet in person? We have extensive experience working with remote clients. We can guide you through telephone and video call appointments and attend court on your behalf.

Book your first appointment at a reduced rate and enjoy a complimentary pre read

Do you have a question about a family law matter or mediation? Write to us today and a member of our team will get back to you soon.

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