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When FGD first started taking our staff to Bali in the late 90's we were a much smaller firm, around 15 people. Fast forward to Easter 2024 where 89 staff from across our 4 offices embarked on our biennial Bali conference to strengthen our professional relationships, exchange insights and rejuvenate our state of minds.

FGD have had a very busy & loved filled week celebrating Valentine’s Day across our Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne offices! We know you are probably wondering, why on earth would we celebrate such a day being a Family Law Firm?! Well, we like to think outside the box not only...

Update We are pleased to inform you that our Coffs office has moved to Suite 2, 29-33 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, from Friday 15 November 2024, feel free to pop in and say hello and we will make you a cuppa! We are thrilled to announce the opening...

The ACT Government is supporting homebuyers in Canberra by increasing the stamp duty concession for off-the-plan purchases to include unit-titled townhouses and apartments valued up to $800,000.

Long awaited changes to surrogacy laws in the ACT have been proposed today. The Parentage (Surrogacy) Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced to the Legislative Assembly this morning.

Our FGD Melbourne office was opened in 2011, since then we have welcomed many new staff members and have outgrown the space. We are excited to announce that we are moving from Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne to our beautiful new office space at Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Yesterday FGD welcomed over 100 golfers in support of Fearless Women to our annual Charity Golf Day at Federal Golf Club. We are very pleased to announce that we have raised an FGD record breaking amount of $25,263 for Fearless Women. We couldn’t have done it without the support of all our players and amazing sponsor

The Court has announced new fees effective from 1 July 2023, and as family lawyers have come to expect, there have been increases to the fees across the board. The following table outlines some of the difference in fees pre and post 1 July 2023:

We bid farewell to Ann Northcote, a director and one of our earliest employees at FGD since it's inception in 1995 as she takes on her next role… retirement. Over the past 28 years Ann has worked at FGD, she has had an incredible journey from an employee to a trusted business partner. Her retirement is a well-deserved reward for years of hard work and dedication.

It’s been nearly one year since the launch of our LGBTIQ Legal Service and we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received both from the legal community and our clients. Through this service we have been able to assist and engage with members of the LGBTIQ community and...

At FGD, we care about YOU, not just your legal needs. We are proud to do things differently. That’s why we have pioneered a unique role – but essential in our view – in a law firm.

This week is Harmony Week in Australia! As one of the world's most successful multicultural countries, Harmony Week helps celebrate Australia's diversity. This week is about celebrating diversity, inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians. Did you know that in Australia, approximately 17.5% of Australians are of Asian descent and another 3.3% of Australians identify as Indigenous?