One of the most common type of lawyers needed are family lawyers.
These are lawyers that deal with all legal matters related to families, like prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, divorce, custody, child support, adoption, property rights etc.
In Australia, lawyers are plentiful, but you need to make sure you select one who can best represent you.
Here are some things to consider before you hire a lawyer.

1. Experience: Look for a lawyer who has plenty of experience in family matters of the kind you need help with.
   If going through divorce, look for the best divorce lawyers in the area before you finalize one.
   Make sure you go through their certifications and degrees and confirm that they have the right experience.
   
2. References: Sometimes the best of lawyers can be very difficult to work with, so make sure you get a reference from someone who has had a good experience with the lawyer.
   This can make the difference between dealing with the matter very easily or very painfully.
   
3. Past Results: Look for a lawyer that has shown success in his chosen specialization in the past.
   Get a lawyer who has had plenty of successful cases like yours and you will be almost guaranteed to win your case.
   
4. Rates: Lawyers can be expensive, so make sure you find out the charges for hiring a lawyer.
   If you are unable to pay the lawyer, you should let them know upfront as some will do a little work pro bono from time to time and you could be lucky enough to be that case.
   Getting a lawyer can be very stressful but by following these tips you can make sure you consider the right things before choosing one.
   

One more thing: Before you hire a lawyer for Family legal matters see if your issue can be solved without any legal intervention.
There are a number of different methods to mediate issues between Family members.
And usually it is not only much cheaper but also less stressful to try such an approach before hand.