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Our firm specialises in out of court solutions for family law, and offer a number of ways resolve your matter in a way that is cost effective and avoids Court. Led by Amanda Hynes, the team’s expertise is in complex property settlement cases, sensitive and high conflict parenting matters, child support disputes, Hague Convention cases and other international family law issues.
We are based in the Sydney CBD at Suite 5.01, 2 Bligh St, Sydney. Give us a call on 02 9045 2600.
Amanda Hynes
Family Lawyer Sydney
Amanda has practised exclusively in the area of family law all of her career in both leading and specialist family law firms. Amanda joined us with over 12 years experience behind her, with particular skills in high conflict, complex and difficult parenting matters as well as having the expertise in acting for clients with significant net wealth property matters.
Julie Nessworthy
Family Lawyer
Julie is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, an Accredited Mediator and has acted as an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) for over 15 years. Her Family Law experience spans over 35 years. Prior to joining FGD, Julie was the Managing Director in a boutique family law practice in Sydney and is recognised for her expertise in legal knowledge and its practical application and for providing practical and specified legal advice to clients in complex parenting and property matters, relocation, child support, spouse maintenance and de facto property settlement.
Alexandra Tsingoida
Family Lawyer
Alexandra was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2018 and to the High Court of Australia in 2019. Alexandra chose to pursue a career in family law, enjoying the high level of client interaction involved and the opportunity it provides to have a meaningful and positive impact on people’s lives. From the outset of a matter, Alexandra connects with clients and identifies what is most important to them, developing nuanced legal strategies, and tailoring communication style to suit individual client’s needs.
Zoe Behrens
Family Lawyer
Zoe is a compassionate and dedicated family lawyer with a background in people and behavioural science. She graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney, where she obtained combined degrees in Management and Law. Zoe’s passion for helping individuals and families navigate complex issues led her to specialise in family law. She also has great financial nous, and is well-versed in complex financial and financial agreement cases.