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We are an expert team of family lawyers and mediators based in North Sydney. Whether it’s separation and divorce, property settlements or child custody, our approach always starts with you. It’s your goals and circumstances that shape the strategy to put you back in control of your life.

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Our team

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Rebekah Dorter
Principal
Andrew Johnson
Partner
Christopher Palumbo
Senior Associate
Julie Cheung
Associate
Lauren Sanderson
Associate
Antonia Cacopardo
Solicitor
Maeve Cooper
Solicitor
Tim Russell
Solicitor
Jasmond Wong
Senior Paralegal
Emily Stone
Personal Assistant to Rebekah Dorter and Andrew Johnson/Paralegal
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Matthew Pellegriti
Paralegal
Kirsty Gray
Receptionist/Paralegal
Christine D’Aguiar
Executive Assistant
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Role and Responsibility of the Independent Children’s Lawyer

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An Independent Children’s Lawyer has been appointed. What does this mean? An Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) may be appointed by the Family Court in parenting matters involving complexity, such as…

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What is Arbitration in Family Law?

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It is trite to say that the Family Court system is overburdened with matters, and that delays for litigants in reaching a final determination of their matter is continuing to…

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Gifts Or Loans From Parents – Do They Have An Interest In The Property?

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Have you assisted with the purchase of a home for your child(ren) who have now separated or divorced? Or have you separated, and your home has been purchased with the…

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