Annelie van Zyl

Annelie van Zyl serves as the Legal Practice Director at Perth Divorce Lawyers, bringing a wealth of experience in family law to the Greater Perth Area. Admitted as a solicitor in South Africa in 1995, Annelie practiced there until 2003, developing her skills across a variety of legal areas, including family law. Her journey continued in Australia, where she was admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 2004 and subsequently in Western Australia in 2007. Since her admission in Western Australia, Annelie has focused primarily on family law, with a robust portfolio that extends to Wills and Probate. Her expertise in family law is comprehensive, covering everything from straightforward property settlements to intricate high net worth disputes involving complex business, company, and trust arrangements. In matters concerning children and parenting, she is equipped to provide counsel on crafting consent orders or parenting plans, as well as offering representation in challenging, high-conflict court cases. Annelie is an accredited mediator with the Australian Institute for Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators and an active member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of WA. Her ability to speak Afrikaans fluently adds an additional layer of accessibility for her clients, allowing her to offer clear and empathetic communication in both English and Afrikaans.