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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Principal
Andrew Johnson
Partner
Christopher Palumbo
Senior Associate
Julie Cheung
Associate
Lauren Sanderson
Associate
Antonia Cacopardo
Solicitor
Maeve Cooper
Solicitor
Brittany Meehan
Tim Russell
Solicitor
Emily Stone
Senior Paralegal
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Matthew Pellegriti
Paralegal
Christine D’Aguiar
Executive Assistant
Megan Cuneen
Office Manager
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Grandparents and Access to their Grandchildren

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The Federal Circuit and Family Court permits parents to apply to the Court for orders to enable them to ‘spend time’ with their children, when a parent is not facilitating…

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The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court Merger

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The Federal Government has recently passed legislation to merge the Family Court of Australia (“FCOA”) and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (“FCC”) to create the Federal Circuit and Family Court…

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Expert Opinions and Reports in Financial Matters

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When there is a dispute about the value of an asset in your property pool, it may be prudent, if not necessary, to obtain expert evidence from a valuer. The…

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