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It is hard to believe how quickly Easter comes around each year. It is not uncommon for disputes to arise between separated parents when trying to work out parenting arrangements and time to spend with other family members for special family occasions such as Easter.

Downsizing Options: Legal and Financial Insights for Moving in Retirement Thinking about moving from your family home but unsure of your options? Making informed decisions about your next chapter starts with understanding what’s available to you. Join us for “Understanding Your Options: Legal and Financial Insights for Moving in Retirement”,...

You know you are working at a top tier family law firm when an exemplary Director of more than 20 years returns.

On 5.12.21 we bid farewell to Juliette Ford as she took the opportunity to follow her passion into a new role with the Office for Family Safety, Community Services Directorate.

On 5.3.25 we will be celebrating Juliette's return.

If you are a single parent who is co-parenting with your ex, particularly if this is the first school term after a separation, getting everyone (including yourselves) prepared for the first day of school can be a little stressful. There are some considerations for your child that you may not have had to face before. Common questions that arise around this time of year from our clients include:

We are all familiar with New Year Resolutions. They mark the end of the year that has been and are a good opportunity to reflect and evaluate. They also time stamp the start of something new and prompt us to identify what is important to us in life and what we wish to focus on in the coming year.

FGD is proud to welcome the list of below individuals to the Partnership. The title and responsibility change for these individuals reflects the leadership, dedication, and hard work they have consistently demonstrated over time. In line with FGDs commitment to doing things differently, we are pleased to highlight that this...

The school holidays and in particular Christmas is a busy time of year in the family law world. The first Christmas holidays after a separation can be the hardest to navigate as parents try to develop a new normal.

On Thursday 14 November, FGD held our annual charity golf day in support of Fearless Women at the Federal Golf Club in Canberra. Whilst the weather apps predicted rain & thunderstorms, Canberra turned on the most specular sunny day for the event.

We are excited to inform you that FGD has moved premises right across the road to Suite 2/29-33 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.

We are very proud to have sponsored the 20th National Family Law Conference in Perth last week! A total of 15 solicitors from our offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Coffs Harbour attended the Conference, which was a great success. The conference is a gathering of judges, politicians, family lawyers...

We are excited to announce the appointment of Victoria (Tori) Kilby & Tim Gough to the FGD Directorship. Joining our current Directors Sarah & Frank in Melbourne, Tori & Tim bring a wealth of knowledge and experience and have an innovative approach to Family Law. Their combined leadership will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Today, 28 May, is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. This is an initiative run by the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation which is a national advocacy group in this space. Since earlier this year I have been assisting their board of directors as the ACT Coordinator. FGD was proud to host a morning tea to reflect on this day and show our support to the cause.