Rachel Harkness is a senior associate in Lavan’s Family Law Team.
Rachel practises in all areas of family law and has significant experience with complex financial matters involving international assets, corporate and trust, and taxation and accounting issues.
Rachel advises and represents clients at all stages of their dispute including Financial Agreements and other forward planning arrangements, negotiation, mediation and litigation.
Financial Agreements
Property Settlement
Spousal and Partner Maintenance
Divorce and Separation
De Facto Relationships
Children and Parenting Matters
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Family Court Litigation and Representation
Bachelor of Laws
The University of Western Australia (2015)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies)
The University of Western Australia (2015)
Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice
The College of Law (2016)
Certificate in Legal Business Skills
The College of Law (2016)
High Court of Australia (2016)
Supreme Court of Western Australia (2016)
Asian Australian Lawyers Association (AALA)
Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM)
Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA)
Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Western Australia (FLPAWA)
The Law Society of Western Australia
Women Lawyers of Western Australia
Family Law Section – The Law Council of Australia
