Melbourne

Phone:03 8376 7000


Address:
Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke St,
Melbourne VIC 3000


Melbourne Family Lawyers & Accountants

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.

Melbourne are specialists in:

  • High conflict parenting matters
  • Child support disputes
  • High net worth individuals
  • Property division
  • International family law cases
  • Binding Financial Agreements (BFA / prenups)
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Collaborative law
  • Wills, probate and estates
  • Accounting & business advisory
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    21/10/2026

    How do I get a copy of a Will and who is entitled to obtain a copy of a Will in Australia?

    The death of a family member is distressing. Dealing with a challenge to a Will, family contesting a Will, or uncertainty about what the Will means can compound that grief.

    Our clients will often come in to see us not knowing what the Will says or what the previous Will says. I will invariably ask for a copy of previous Wills if we have questions about the validity of the last Will. Our clients will often say they do not have a copy and wonder aloud if they can ask for a copy.

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    24/09/2026

    After Separation Does the Spouse in the Home Get Credit for Paying the Mortgage?

    It is not uncommon that following a separation one party remains in the family home and pays the mortgage repayments and the other party leaves and accommodates themselves elsewhere, usually paying rent. It may be some time before they achieve property settlement (i.e. divide their assets), and even longer if they have to go to a Court hearing about that. In the meantime, one is paying off the house and the other isn’t.

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    10/09/2026

    Common Mistakes People Make in Family Law Matters

    Going through a separation from your partner or spouse can be the most stressful and difficult time in a person’s life. We are here to make it as easy as possible by helping you along the way and ensuring that the arrangements for your children are appropriate and your financial future is secure.

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    12/08/2026

    Are You a Woman in a Family Violence Relationship and Thinking About Separation?

    Read these 7 key points from a family lawyer about what to do before you leave.

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