Lawyers in Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne | Farrar Gesini Dunn
We’re not like the others
We’re lawyers, but we do things differently. We are a family law firm with offices in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne and we give our clients the best advice and guidance going. We deal with divorce and all other family matters whether using the Family Court or Collaborative Law. We also specialise in wills, will disputes, estate planning, litigation and superannuation. Call us today to find out how we can help you.
Please accept my sincere thanks for your professional handling of my recent family law matter. You provided a very focused, ethical and decisive service. I am happy with the Orders we achieved, they allow for children to have both parents in their lives with the least disruption to their school lives. It is a win for them! I am stronger person for having completed the process I believed in. Thank you for helping me achieve this.
To Ann and the wonderful team, Thanks to you all for the effort you all put in during my Family Law matter. It was comforting to me to have such a competent and professional team acting on my behalf. Thanks.
I have been extremely fortunate to have experienced professional and supportive lawyers handling my case. Its been a very emotional journey and I couldn’t have done it without the professional staff at FGD especially Kasey Fox.
“Thanks Sarah Keenan for everything you have achieved for me, especially, of course, today which was truly stunning given the catastrophes that filled my mind… You and … made a brilliant and powerful team. I am deeply impressed with … and wish to thank you for securing his services. Please let him know that I am forever grateful for his total professionalism and authoritative personal manner. A remarkable result. FGD is an extraordinarily talented company.”
We see time differently
At Farrar Gesini Dunn, our Lawyers offer you the choice of how your lawyer charges.
We Collaborate
Control the outcome of your family law, estate, or superannuation matter and avoid Court using Collaborative Law.
We find solutions that fit
We listen to what you need and provide advice customised for your individual circumstances. We focus on the outcome and the process that is best for you.
We’re top dogs
When it comes to your legal matter, you need the best advice and the best lawyers.
When do Family Law Rules rule?
By Denis Farrar / July 20, 2017
Australian family law cases are decided in both the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. About 90% of family law cases are decided in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
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Family Violence – A change in legislation?
By Linda Kaczmarek / July 18, 2017
Last night I was reading an article published by Huffington Post in relation to new proposed amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 with respect to the cross-examination of parties in matters where there are
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Mental Health Initiatives Supporting Lawyers & Clients
By Amy McGinn / July 17, 2017
Reading a recent ABC news article online about Lawyers and mental health made me reflect on the positive initiatives implemented by Farrar Gesini Dunn. (more…)
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FGD Announces 17 Promotions! (and 70% of them are women)
By FGD / July 13, 2017
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Surrogacy in Australia: When having a baby takes more than two
By Tom Mainwaring / July 12, 2017
I’m at that age where barbecue chitchat has turned to babies. And I’ve learned that baby-making ain’t easy. (more…)
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Is there such a thing as a Basic Will?
By Courtney Mullen / July 10, 2017
Back in 2014, we were told that the Australian Capital Territory had the highest divorce rate in Australia, with the average marriage in the Territory lasting 13.6 years. Now however, we're told that according to
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Lan & Hao – The ‘Unusual’ Property Settlement Case
By Nicholas Redpath / July 6, 2017
One of the less obvious consequences of Brexit is that there are friendships and relationships that now may not be formed by reason of the increased barriers to intra-European travel that will be imposed upon
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Millennial Lawyers: Friend or Foe?
By Cristina Cocchiaro / July 5, 2017
There is a lot of talk about millennial’s and what they do or don’t bring to the workforce. (more…)
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Family Law Myths: de facto relationship
By Kasey Fox / July 4, 2017
I recall seeing a post in the facebook group Canberra Mums that mentioned a person who had split up from her de facto partner. The comments on the post ranged from “She can’t make a
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” We’re tough. We’re expert. We’re experienced. But most of all we treat you as an individual. “
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Contact Us
Canberra
Level 1, 10 Rudd Street
Canberra ACT 2601
02 6257 6477
02 6257 4382
Melbourne
Level 5, 466-468 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
03 8376 7000
03 8376 7099
Sydney
Level 1 203/377 New South Head Road
Double Bay NSW 2028
02 9045 2600
02 9045 2699