Separation and divorce can turn family life upside down. We help you understand, navigate and master the process.

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Our 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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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
Megan Cuneen
Office Manager
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My partner and I have separated. How do we legally end our marriage?

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If you have separated and wish to legally end your marriage in Australia, you need to apply to the Federal Circuit Court (‘the Court’) for a Divorce Order. You can…

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Adult Child Maintenance

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Child Maintenance for children aged over 18 years If you are a parent with a child who is nearing their 18th birthday, you may be able to seek adult child…

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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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