Email:welcome@fgd.com.au
Phone:03 8376 7000
Address:
Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Our Melbourne family lawyers are specialists in divorce, property, financial agreements, children’s matters and international family law cases.
Farrar Gesini Dunn Melbourne was the second presence for FGD specialising in family law and estates law.
Led by directors Sarah Keenan and Frank Chila our Melbourne team are our go-to team for difficult questions of law.
The Melbournians are passionate about getting outcomes that work, and believe that families do not belong in the Courtroom. The team are experts in helping clients reach agreement but will fight hard for you in court if that is what is needed.
The team always has an eye on the big picture and works with what matters to clients. The team often runs high conflict parenting and property matters that require composure, strategic planning and the ability to not be reactive, but rather, proactive.
As a firm, we are passionate about collaborative law. Although we have honed and refined technical legal skills, we’ve seen time and time again that collaborative law is a better process that delivers better outcomes for clients no matter what the issues are or how difficult it seems. For our Melbourne team, collaborating isn’t about being soft, but it’s about being clever.
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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”,…
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Embarking on the journey of marriage or de facto relationship often comes with many financial decisions. One of the most significant decisions involves the ownership of property.
Adding your spouse or de facto partner to your existing property title is common practice but it is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can have profound implications on tax, estate planning and, even your relationship with your partner.
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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.
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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:
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