Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.
We are specialist Family Lawyers and are able to provide you with prompt cost-effective advice to help you reach an agreement or guide you through the Court process if that is appropriate.
Led by directors Sarah Keenan and Frank Chila, our Melbourne family law solicitors are our go-to team for difficult questions of law.
The Melburnians 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.
We are based in the Melbourne CBD at Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke Street.
Give us a call on 03 8376 7000.
![Sarah Keenan, Director FGD](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sarah-keenan-family-lawyer-bww.jpg)
Sarah Keenan
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Probably the first thing you need to know about Sarah is that she’s seriously smart. So if you want someone clever helping you with one of the biggest challenges of your life, she’s a great choice. Sarah is our go-to expert for all things financial including agreements before, during and after marriage or separation. Sarah is passionate about ensuring your affairs are in order, which includes having a comprehensive, tax effective estate plan in place. Sarah has an eye for detail and will ensure no stone is left unturned.
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Frank Chila
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Frank is a ‘bigger-picture’ type of lawyer; he starts with the realistic goals of his clients and he works hard to achieve those goals. Frank runs a lot of high conflict parenting and property matters that require composure, strategic planning and the ability to not be reactive, but rather, proactive.
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Tim Gough
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Tim has practiced exclusively in Family Law since 2008. Tim has deep expertise in matters involving high net-worth and complex corporate and trust structures. He has run and resolved some of the largest dollar-value Family Law litigation in Australia. Tim is friendly and approachable, but does not entertain nonsense. He brings a strategic and commercial approach to Family Law matters, and focusses on reaching the client’s desired outcome in the most efficient, tax-sensitive, and cost-effective way possible.
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Bronwyn Montgomery
Family Law Solicitor
Bronwyn has experience in a range of parenting and property matters, including complex and high conflict matters. She is also experienced in family violence, surrogacy, donor, and Hague Convention matters. Bronwyn aims to empower her clients with the tools to achieve their best outcome, whether this be outside the Court system or during litigation.
![Anne Ariyaratnam, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/anne-ariyaratnam-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Anne Ariyaratnam
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Anne is a competent and passionate lawyer. Having practised exclusively in family law since her admission, Anne has acted across a wide range of family law matters in particular, complex financial cases. Anne has also acted in complex parenting cases involving family violence and abuse (including the abuse of children). She understands the fragility of families in these cases.
![Anita Deutschmann, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/anita-deutschmann-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Anita Deutschmann
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Anita is passionate about equipping clients with the knowledge they require to navigate the family law system. Anita understands the toll that family law proceedings can have on clients and their families and she will work hard to achieve the best outcome for you with the least impact on you personally.
![Cameron Collett, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cameron-collett-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Cameron Collett
Family Lawyer
Cameron understands that the family law system can be daunting for clients and strives to build strong relationships and ensure clients understand their position and options at all stages.
![Felicity Francis, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/felicity-francis-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Felicity Francis
Family Lawyer Melbourne
Felicity has practised exclusively in family law since her admission. Her passion for family law commenced when she was studying law and working as a personal assistant to a family lawyer. For the last three years of her double degree, she studied full time and worked full time. She likes to be busy.
![Eleni Angeletos, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/eleni-angeletos-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Eleni Angeletos
Family Law Solicitor
Before practising as a family lawyer, Eleni worked as a Deputy Associate to the Her Honour Judge Small and then as an Associate to His Honour Judge Burchardt at the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
![Bianca D’Angelo, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bianca-dangelo-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Bianca D’Angelo
Family Law Solicitor
Bianca has experience in all types of parenting matters, particularly involving high conflict, family violence or relocation. Bianca strives to ensure her clients are knowledgeable of all aspects of their matter and are kept up to date throughout the process.
![Tori Pepperell, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tori-pepperell-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Tori Pepperell
Family Lawyer
Tori began her legal career assisting victims of crime, before deciding in 2021 to narrow her focus and build a practice exclusively in family law. Tori is committed to providing her clients with an efficient and effective resolution to their family law matters.
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Rashmiga Gunasekaran
Family Lawyer
Rashmiga is an up-and-coming legal professional, originally from Singapore. She has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The Australian National University. Her academic pursuits were complemented by working at community legal centres which enriched her skill set and perspective. With her diverse background and resolute commitment, she is poised to bring a fresh perspective to our team.
![Natalie Pogson, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/natalie-pogson-family-lawyer-bw.jpg)
Natalie Pogson
Family Lawyer
Natalie has worked exclusively in Family Law since graduating from the Australian National University. Natalie understands how confusing the Family Law system can be to navigate. She is here to help guide people through a stressful time and achieve positive outcomes for her clients.
![Grace Boffa, Solicitor](https://www.fgd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/grace-boffa-family-lawyer-bww.jpg)
Grace Boffa
Family Lawyer
Grace has worked exclusively in family law for over two years, both prior to and since her admission. Prior to her admission, and whilst still completing her law degree, she was a family law paralegal which allowed her to gain invaluable experience in the area of family law.
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Todd Stevens
Family Lawyer
Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, Todd graduated from the University of Canterbury and went on to be Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Since admission, Todd has worked primarily in family law, as an employed barrister, where he developed his passion and skills within this area.