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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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    Our team

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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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    Antonia Cacopardo
    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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    Litigation of issues across multiple jurisdictions involving the same subject matter and parties is becoming increasingly common, particularly in family law. It will often involve a careful analysis of which…

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    I’m considering separating what should I do?

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    The decision to separate from a partner is understandably a very difficult decision. You may be in a situation where you feel confused and your life is out of control.…

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    I want a Divorce. Do I need a Family Lawyer?

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    Separation and Divorce are different. Separation occurs when a couple decide, and communicate, that they no longer wish to be a couple. Divorce can occur 12 months after separation but…

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