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    Family Law Services

    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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    Rebekah Dorter
    Principal
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    Andrew Johnson
    Partner
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    Christopher Palumbo
    Partner
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    Julie Cheung
    Senior Associate
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    Anthony Shaw
    Associate
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    Maeve Cooper
    Associate
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    Associate
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    Brittany Meehan
    Associate
    Jadene Vituli
    Office Manager
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    Christine D’Aguiar
    Executive Assistant
    Lauren Vesperman
    Paralegal
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    Separated Under One Roof? What You Need to Know

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