Family Law

We are an expert family law firm with offices in Canberra, Melbourne & Sydney.

We can help you with all issues related to family law, such as adoption, binding financial agreements (‘pre-nups’), child support, domestic violence, property settlement, separation and divorce.

We can provide you with online Family Law Information that is tailored to your needs.

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Estates

Our Estate and Wills Lawyers are here to help prepare for your future.

There is much confusion and misconception about wills and disputes. A Will sets out how your property is distributed when you die. The purpose of a Will is to make sure that the right person gets the right property and there is no dispute.

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Accounting

Protect and improve your financial position with our Accounting, Business and Tax Team.

We have a clear focus on relationships and ensuring that our advice is tailored to what is important to you.

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Conveyancing

Our property team can assist with both ACT & NSW property transactions...

Whether you are looking to buy your first home, downsize, or invest in the property market, you will more than likely require the services of a conveyancer and our experienced property team at Farrar Gesini Dunn are here to help.

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19/11/2025

Full and Frank Disclosure in Family Law

Whether you are going through a parenting dispute or negotiating a property settlement, you will be required, at some point, to disclose to the other party (likely your ex-partner) documents that are relevant to the issue(s) in dispute; regardless of their effect on your case.

This can feel like an invasion into your privacy, so why do you have to do it?

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30/10/2025

Post-separation Contributions – What Happens to Property and Income Acquired After Separation?

Dividing property between you and your ex-partner can be a difficult task for many reasons. One of the common questions is how contributions made after separation are treated in family law property settlements. Contributions after separation could be home loan repayments for a jointly owned property or a gift or…

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16/10/2025

Does getting married revoke a Will? The effects of marriage on a Will in Australia

What is meant to be the happiest time of your life can have unintended consequences for you. Not everyone who dies without a Will does so intentionally. Some people actually make the effort to set up a Will but then marry, not realising that marriage revokes the Will. There are…

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10/09/2025

Probate or Letters of Administration – What’s the Difference?

When a loved one passes away, dealing with their estate can feel overwhelming – not just emotionally, but legally. One of the first hurdles many people face is understanding what authority they need to manage the deceased’s assets.

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