# Purcell and Purcell Pty Ltd

> Werribee's oldest law firm. Barristers and Solicitors specialising
> in family law, divorce, property settlement, wills, and estate
> planning. Serving Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing, Point
> Cook, Tarneit, Truganina, Lara, Little River, and Geelong.
> Established firm with 3 lawyers including accredited practitioners.
> Free 30-minute initial consultation for family law matters and
> contested estate matters.
> Jurisdiction: Victoria, Australia. All advice governed by Victorian
> and Australian federal law.
> Phone: (03) 9741 3777. Address: 4 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030.

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## About
Purcell and Purcell Pty Ltd is the longest-established law firm in Werribee, Victoria, Australia. The firm provides expert legal advice across family law, divorce, property settlements, wills, estate planning, succession planning, probate, and mediation. The firm serves clients across Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina, Lara, Little River, and Geelong.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/) — Main website with practice areas, team profiles, FAQ, and contact
- [Book a Consultation](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/booking) — Online booking direct into lawyers' calendars
- [Our History](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/history) — Founding story of the firm
- [FAQ](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/#faq) — Frequently asked questions about family law, divorce, property settlement, and wills in Victoria

## Family Law
- [Family Law](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/family-law) — Overview of all family law services
- [Divorce](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/divorce) — Divorce applications and procedure in Australia
- [Property Settlement](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/property-settlement) — Division of assets after separation
- [Children's Matters](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/childrens-matters) — Parenting orders and children's arrangements
- [Parenting Plans](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/parenting-plans) — Agreed parenting arrangements after separation
- [Parenting Disputes](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/parenting-disputes) — Contested parenting matters and court proceedings
- [Mediation](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/mediation) — Family dispute resolution and mediation
- [Intervention Orders](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/intervention-orders) — Family violence intervention orders
- [Binding Financial Agreements](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/binding-financial-agreements) — BFAs and prenuptial agreements
- [Superannuation Splitting](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/superannuation-splitting) — Dividing superannuation in property settlements
- [Business and Complex Assets](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/business-complex-assets) — Property settlement with business, trust, or complex asset structures
- [De Facto Separation](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/de-facto-separation) — Property and parenting rights for de facto couples
- [Same-Sex and De Facto Couples](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/same-sex-de-facto) — Legal advice for same-sex and de facto relationships
- [Same-Sex Couples](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/same-sex-couples) — Property, parenting, and estate advice for same-sex couples

## Wills and Estates
- [Wills and Estates](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/wills-estates) — Overview of all wills and estate services
- [Wills](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/wills) — Will drafting and advice
- [Power of Attorney](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/power-of-attorney) — Enduring and general powers of attorney
- [Probate and Estate Administration](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/probate) — Probate applications and estate administration
- [Contesting a Will](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/contesting-a-will) — Family provision claims and contesting estates
- [Testamentary Trusts](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/testamentary-trusts) — Trusts created through a Will
- [Letters of Administration](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/letters-of-administration) — Intestate estates and letters of administration
- [Estate and Succession Planning](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/estate-planning) — Comprehensive estate planning including Wills, powers of attorney, and succession
- [Succession Planning](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/succession-planning) — Business succession planning and ownership transition
- [Survivorship Application](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/survivorship-application) — Application to transfer a deceased joint tenant's property interest to the surviving owner

## Legal Guides
- [Resources & Legal Guides](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/resources) — Hub page linking all 23 service and sub-pages as informational legal guides
- Family Law guides: family-law, divorce, property-settlement, childrens-matters, parenting-plans, parenting-disputes, mediation, intervention-orders, binding-financial-agreements, de-facto-separation, same-sex-couples, same-sex-de-facto, superannuation-splitting, business-complex-assets
- Wills & Estates guides: wills-estates, wills, power-of-attorney, estate-planning, succession-planning, probate, contesting-a-will, testamentary-trusts, letters-of-administration, survivorship-application

## Blog
- [Blog](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/blog) — Legal updates, family law news, and practical guides for Victorian families
- [No Automatic 50/50: How Property Settlements Really Work](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/blog/property-settlement-guide) — Explains how property is divided after separation: the asset pool, contributions, future needs, the two separate 12-month rules, and how to formalise an agreement.
- [Full and Frank: Your Financial Disclosure Obligations in Family Law](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/blog/financial-disclosure-family-law) — Explains the duty of full and frank financial disclosure in family law property matters, what must be disclosed, and the consequences of non-compliance.
- [Succession Planning in Victoria: Wills, Trusts, and What Most People Miss](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/blog/succession-planning-guide) — Explains how succession planning goes beyond a will to cover powers of attorney, superannuation nominations, trusts, and business succession.
- [Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know (And Why You Shouldn't Wait)](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/blog/power-of-attorney-guide) — Guide to Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decision Makers in Victoria.
- [Untying the Knot: A Practical Guide to Divorce in Australia](https://purcellandpurcell.com.au/blog/divorce-guide-australia) — Covers Australia's no-fault divorce system, the 12-month separation rule, and property timelines.

## Team
- Anthony Purcell — Principal (admitted 2004, BA Honours / LLB James Cook University / Grad Dip Legal Practice), LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-purcell-31b53919/, VLSBC: https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/register-of-lawyers?query=anthony+purcell
- Mark Haines — Senior Associate, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-haines-831b4711b/, VLSBC: https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/register-of-lawyers?query=Mark+Haines
- Samar Yassine — Lawyer, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samar-yassine-5777641b9/, VLSBC: https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/register-of-lawyers?query=Samar+Yassine

## Contact
Address: 4 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030 (what3words: ///tonic.assist.soil)
Phone: (03) 9741 3777
Email: mail@purcellandpurcell.com.au
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm