Are you seeking a trusted family lawyer or professional mediation service to support you through a separation or divorce? The North Shore Family Lawyers & Mediation Services Guide connects you with experienced legal professionals specialising in family law, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and conflict resolution. With a range of highly regarded law firms and mediation services listed, this guide makes it easier to find expert advice tailored to your situation, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Navigating the complexities of separation or divorce is never easy, especially when family is involved. Emotions run high, decisions carry long-term consequences, and the legal landscape can feel overwhelming.
That’s why finding the right family lawyer is crucial.
This guide has been carefully curated to showcase a selection of trusted family law professionals based across Sydney’s North Shore. Each has extensive experience in separation, divorce, and related matters such as parenting arrangements, property settlements, and mediation.
Whether seeking a calm, collaborative approach or requiring assertive representation in court, this guide aims to connect you with the right expertise for your unique situation. From boutique practices to larger firms, the lawyers featured here are knowledgeable and deeply committed to supporting families through challenging transitions with clarity, compassion, and professionalism.
Let this guide be your first step toward informed decisions and a more secure future.
North Shore Family Lawyers & Mediation Services Guide
- Burke Mangan Lawyers, Sydney CBD
- De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers, Balgowlah
- Fox & Staniland Lawyers, Gordon
- Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors, Sydney
- Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers, Sydney
- Long Saad Woodbridge Lawyers, Sydney
- Mills Oakley, Sydney
- O’Loan Family Law, North Sydney
- The Norton Law Group, North Sydney
- Parks Family Law, Hunters Hill
- Reid Family Lawyers, Brookvale
- Relationships Australia NSW, Dee Why
- Thornton & King, Willoughby, Hornsby & Balmain
- Voice Lawyers, Pymble & Sydney CBD
- Watts McCray Lawyers, Sydney CBD, Parramatta & Northern Beaches
Are you okay? Do you need financial support?
Feel Good Financial Planning has supported many newly separated and divorced women in regaining clarity, confidence, and control over their financial futures. The team understands the overwhelming feeling that comes with separation, from untangling joint finances to navigating complex, emotionally charged decisions.
For many women, questions start to swirl:
💭 Am I going to have enough money to survive?
💭 Can I afford to stay in my home or even in my local area?
💭 What does life look like from here, and how do I plan for it?
Their award-winning Senior Financial Planner, Michelle Stone — named 2024 National Female Adviser of the Year at the Women in Wealth Awards — brings not only deep financial expertise, but also real-life experience. Having been through divorce herself, Michelle understands just how vulnerable this chapter can feel. Her passion is guiding women through the fog of separation with calm, clear advice and strong, personalised financial strategies.
Working alongside legal teams, Feel Good Financial Planning ensures every detail is addressed — from superannuation splits and property settlements to cash flow, wealth protection, and setting the foundation for long-term financial security.
Clients who take that first brave step find stability, empowerment, and a future that feels truly their own.
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Sydney CBD Family Lawyers
Burke Mangan Lawyers (Sydney)
North Shore Mums Offer: free teleconference to identify your legal needs and discuss how they can assist.
Kylie Burke, Founder of Burke Mangan Lawyers
Burke Mangan Lawyers was established in 2013 by North Shore Mum, Kylie Burke to help separating families in the North Shore move through separation with ease and dignity.
Kylie’s commitment to her clients and her passion for helping families navigate the complexities of the legal system have earned her a reputation as a compassionate and dedicated lawyer. She understands the emotional and financial toll that family law disputes can take on individuals and families and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.
At Burke Mangan Lawyers, Kylie and her team pride themselves on delivering bespoke legal solutions that are tailored to their clients’ unique needs and objectives. They provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to share their concerns and guide them through the legal process with empathy and understanding.
Whether you’re dealing with a complex property settlement or a child custody dispute, Kylie and the team at Burke Mangan Lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality legal services to help you navigate your family law matter with confidence.
Kylie Burke leads the Burke Mangan Lawyers family law team and is recognised by the NSW Law Society as an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer. Kylie is a nationally accredited family law arbitrator (think private judge). She ensures family law property disputes are resolved quickly and keeps families’ out of the court system. Kylie is also a collaborative lawyer skilled at working together with families and complimentary professions in order to achieve agreements that suit the needs of the family.
- Location: Level 57, 19 – 29 Martin Place, Sydney
- Phone: (02) 9238 2166
- Website: bm-lawyers.aub
Mills Oakley: Family Law Sydney
North Shore Mums offer: Complimentary 15-minute telephone consultation prior to an initial conference with Martina’s Team.
When facing complex family law matters, experience and dedication are paramount.
Martina Storgato, Partner at Mills Oakley’s Family Law division in Sydney, brings exactly that, with over 25 years focused exclusively on family law. This deep specialisation offers families like yours an exceptional depth of insight and practical guidance.
Martina is highly respected for her proven ability to navigate and resolve even the most complex family law situations. She is recognised in her field for her significant technical expertise in complex financial matters, skillfully handling cases navigating cases involving complex corporate and trust structures, valuation complexities, bankruptcy scenarios, and overseas assets to ensure a fair outcome for you. Her experience extends equally to sensitive and multifaceted parenting disputes, including those with international aspects, always aiming to find solutions that prioritise the well-being of your children. Clients seek out Martina for her meticulous approach and robust advocacy.
Notably, Martina is committed to achieving pragmatic and timely resolutions. She prioritises constructive negotiation and mediation frameworks, leveraging her significant experience to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively, thereby promoting client confidence and avoiding unnecessary litigation where possible.
The resources of Mills Oakley, a leading national law firm, amplify Martina’s offerings toward efficient dispute resolution. This integration offers clients access to top-tier specialists in complementary areas critical to complex family law outcomes – including Corporate Advisory, Taxation, Property, and Wills & Estates. This holistic capability ensures all facets of your matter are strategically tailored toward representing and protecting your interests.
For family law guidance built on decades of focused experience, recognised skill, and comprehensive support, contact Martina Storgato at Mills Oakley today.
- Location: Level 7, 151 Clarence Street, Sydney
- Phone: (02) 8415 7601
- Website: millsoakley.com.au
Long Saad Woodbridge Lawyers (Sydney)
North Shore Mums offer: Initial consultation (usually 1-1.5 hours) for $400 (usually $450)
Long Saad Woodbridge Lawyers
Long Saad Woodbridge Lawyers is a dedicated team of highly experienced family lawyers based in Sydney who help people navigate relationship breakdown and divorce. They are sensitive to your needs and do all they can to expedite a practical solution that takes good care of you and your children. They’ve been practising in Sydney for 30 years, and have experts in a broad range of family law matters.
Where possible, their family lawyers seek to help you achieve an amicable resolution with your spouse or de facto partner using:
- Consent Orders for division of property
- Parenting Plans or Orders
- Binding Financial Agreements (which may be prenuptial, during marriage or after separation).
In the event of a breakdown of a marriage, de facto, or same-sex relationship, they bring our business savvy to the fore to ensure your entitlements are fair and equitable. Their goal is to help you regain a solid foundation for moving on in your life.
Their approach saves you significant time, stress, and expense compared with contested (court-based) outcomes, which are their last resort.
- Location: Level 5, 99 York Street, Sydney
- Phone: (02) 9279 4555
- Website: lswlawyers.com.au
Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers (Sydney)
North Shore Mums offer: Free 15-minute phone consult on Family Law issues + interviews at their Hornsby office and Chatswood interview rooms
Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers
Goldrick Farrell Mullan Lawyers are experts in divorce, property settlement and children’s cases. Interviews can be arranged at their Sydney, Chatswood, Hornsby or Central Coast offices.
Their Senior Consultant, Gail Sherlock, is a highly experienced Family Law solicitor and is available for an initial telephone call to discuss your needs. Areas of expertise include:
- Parenting orders
- Marriage and de facto relationships (including same sex relationships)
- Separation/divorce Intervention orders
- Child support and maintenance
- Custody
- Adoption
- Termination of parental rights
- Paternity
- Dependency and child neglect
- Protection from abuse
- Property settlements (division of assets and liabilities due to divorce/separation)
- Financial agreements (pre-nuptial agreements)
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation.
- Location: Suite 1203, 370 Pitt Street, Sydney
- Phone: (02) 9267 7311
- Website: gfm.com.au
Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors (Sydney)
North Shore Mums offers Initial 30-minute free consultations. Appointments are either held online or via a face-to-face meeting at the office.
Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors
Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors are highly regarded for their expertise in family law. They offer compassionate, thoughtful, and results-driven legal services to individuals and families across Australia. Led by experienced principal Ms Mittu Gopalan, the firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex family law matters with sensitivity and professionalism.
With an unwavering commitment to providing tailored legal solutions, Freedman & Gopalan are trusted advisers in key family law areas, including divorce and separation, property settlements, child custody arrangements, and spousal maintenance. The firm is particularly known for its ability to guide clients through emotionally charged situations, providing legal support and strategic advice to protect their long-term interests, reputation and finances.
The firm’s family law team understands that every family situation is unique, so they offer personalised guidance and representation in negotiation and courtroom settings. Whether clients seek an amicable resolution or need strong legal advocacy in litigation, Freedman & Gopalan’s family law solicitors work diligently to achieve the best outcomes, always focusing on minimising conflict and stress.
Freedman & Gopalan’s approach blends legal expertise with a deep understanding of family disputes’ emotional and financial impact. They take pride in being approachable and responsive, ensuring that clients feel heard, supported, and informed.
- Location: 6/60 York Street, Sydney
- Phone: (02) 8917 8700 and 0419 495 445
- Website: freedmangopalanlegal.com
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Voice Lawyers, Pymble & Sydney
North Shore Mums Offer: Fixed fee early separation strategy session to help plan for a better outcome.
Kayte Lewis, Principal of Voice Lawyers
Separation and family law matters can be overwhelming. Voice Lawyers can help you navigate these complex and emotional times to get you the best possible outcome to move forward.
From parenting matters through to financial agreements, they cover all aspects of family law, no matter how complex. Their holistic approach prioritises de-escalation and includes collaboration with trusted professionals such as financial planners and counsellors, as required.
Once their family lawyers have listened closely to your story and concerns, they will assess your current position and determine the best strategy to achieve the best result they can for you.
Their practice follows de-escalation and is committed to the ethical philosophy of separating well. Voice Lawyers can help you with mediation services, separation and divorce, parenting matters and child custody, domestic and family violence, property settlements, financial agreements, de facto relationships, dispute resolution, and court representation.
If you are thinking about separation or divorce, they offer a fixed-fee $695 (up to 90 minutes) early separation strategy session that is comprehensive and fully tailored to your individual circumstances. These sessions provide you with important early advice and an understanding of where you stand.
These sessions use a takeaway checklist and separation plan to streamline the process and lower costs. These early strategy sessions can be easily booked online or by phone.
Principal Kayte Lewis founded Voice Lawyers in 2017. She has worked in family law for over 12 years and has a Master’s in Law in Dispute resolution. Kayte is also a nationally accredited AMDRAS mediator, a professional member of the Resolution Institute Australia, a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Settlement Service panel of family law mediators, and also on the panel of mediators in the Small Business Commission of New South Wales.
- Location: CBD: Suite 12, Level 1, 123 Clarence Street, Sydney | Pymble: Suite 2, 969 – 973 Pacific Highway, Pymble
- Phone: (02) 9261 1954
- Website: voicelawyers.com
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Watts McCray Lawyers in Sydney, Parramatta & Northern Beaches
Watts McCray Lawyers
Watts McCray Lawyers is recognised as one of Australia’s leading family law firms. For over 40 years, our legal teams have offered family law services to our clients. Originally with one office located in Parramatta, Watts McCray Lawyers has now grown to include multiple offices across the Sydney. Supported by a team of highly experienced solicitors, Watts McCray continues to be very highly regarded by clients, the Judiciary and the marketplace overall.
Watts McCray has now merged with the nation’s largest specialised family law firm Australian Family Lawyers (AFL). The joining of Watts McCray and AFL concretes a common commitment to solutions-based practice with an empathetic approach to helping you navigate the Family Law legal system. We aim to help you understand and feel more in control of your changing situation in a caring and supportive environment. That’s why we place so much emphasis on communication. As a Watts McCray client, you always have access to a Family Law Specialist who has the ability to discuss any matter of concern with you.
As a specialist and leading provider of Family Law services in Australia, we understand Family Law and the way the various Courts function. Our Family Lawyers, many of whom are Accredited Specialists, are well placed to provide clients with the best possible representation in all manner of Family Law cases.
- Location: Level 7, Suite 702/570 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 | Suite 219/18-20 Dale Street, Brookvale | Level 7, 9 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150
- Phone: (02) 9283 5877
- Website: wattsmccray.com.au
Family Lawyers on Sydney’s Lower North Shore
The Norton Law Group (North Sydney)
North Shore Mums Offer: First consultation free for North Shore Mums
The Norton Law Group is a specialist family law and expert divorce law firm located in North Sydney in the heart of Sydney’s North Shore. The Norton Law Group is here to assist if you are living or working on the North Shore and need a family lawyer.
They work closely with collaborative professionals in Sydney’s north shore, including accountants and financial planners in North Sydney and advisors and child-inclusive practitioners to assist in resolving their family law disputes in a timely and cost-efficient manner for their clients.
Their North Sydney family law specialists are a team of dedicated solicitors distinguished by extensive experience and dedication to achieving the best results. They offer experience in what can be complicated and sensitive matters, including property settlement, parenting arrangements, agreements by consent, and de facto same-sex relationships.
Their mission is simple: to get the best results for their clients with minimal hassle every time. Their straightforward, honest approach to law has earned them the reputation of being expert North Sydney family lawyers. They pride themselves on resolving matters without always needing a final hearing.
The bitterness and intensity of family law disputes is unmatched in other areas of the legal system. Their family law specialists in North Sydney understand that the situation you may be experiencing can be emotionally charged and very difficult. Their solicitors have extensive experience with these situations and will be able to empathise with your position while providing excellent legal advice on the next steps forward.
- Location: 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney | 137 Blues Point Road, Mcmahons Point | 44 Norton Street, Leichhardt
- Phone: (02) 9560 6811
- Website: thenortonlawgroup.com.au
O’Loan Family Law (North Sydney)
North Shore Mums Offer: Complimentary 15-minute call with one of their family lawyers
O’Loan Family Law
O’Loan Family Law is Sydney’s leading family law firm, and they’re here to guide, support and protect you through the challenging journey of separation.
- Specialist Family Law Firm – with 3 Accredited Specialists
- 60+ years Combined Experience
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- Discrete and Compassionate
- Clear, Prompt and Regular Communication
They understand that separation and divorce can be the most difficult times in your life. If you’re thinking about it or currently going through it, they want you to know that you’re not alone and that the many concerns likely running through your mind are common.
Perhaps you are concerned about what’s going to happen with your children and how much time you’ll be able to spend with them. Or perhaps you are concerned about how you are going to afford to live in your newly separated life.
Whatever your concerns, they’ve helped guide hundreds of people through similar situations and are confident they can do the same for you.
- Location: 201 Miller Street, North Sydney
- Phone: (02) 9922 2230
- Website: oloanfamilylaw.com.au
Parks Family Law (Hunters Hill)
North Shore Mums offer: North Shore Mums can receive a FREE, 30-minute discovery call with one of their experienced family lawyers. To receive the offer, please use the code “North Shore Mums” when booking.
Parks Family Law specialises in family law matters with extensive experience in both simple and complex cases. Their philosophy is assisting families through separation as amicably as possible, while providing skilled litigation support when needed. They also offer Estate Planning services, including legal wills, power of attorney, and guardianship matters.
Their team includes Director Catherine Parks, who has been practising Family Law for 20 years, is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and a member of the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals. Catherine has previously been featured in the Doyle’s Guide listing for family and parenting matters, as well as mediation, and is well respected in the field of family law.
Leanne Mastrofilippo, Director, has over 20 years experience in the legal industry, and has been practising exclusively in family law for 15 years. Leanne joined Parks Family Law in 2024 after spending 13 years in a preeminent City Family Law specialist firm. Leanne’s wealth of experience combined with her signature straight-talking provides clients with a clear direction and an outcomes-based focus.
The Parks Family Law team has the experience to assist families through parenting and property negotiations after separation, and to litigate when necessary. It is their expertise and specialisation that sets them apart and it is their experience that gives clients confidence in their legal services.
- Location: 37 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill
- Phone: (02) 9638 7480
- Website: parksfamilylaw.com.au
Thornton + King (Willoughby, Hornsby & Balmain)
The lawyers at Thornton + King
At Thornton + King, we understand that family law matters are not just legal problems but life-changing events. Whether you’re navigating a divorce, complex property settlement, or child custody dispute, our award-winning team guides you through every step with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
We act as trusted legal advisors and provide specialist advice tailored to your unique situation. Our team has deep expertise in handling complex business and property asset separations.
Why clients choose us:
- Accredited Specialist Advice: You can speak to a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law, ensuring your matter is handled with precision and expertise.
- 100-Year Legacy: Our firm has provided legal advice since 1924. There’s not much we haven’t seen or done before.
- Strength in Court & Out: Our family lawyers are highly skilled in litigation, but we also offer deep expertise in collaborative law, mediation, and family dispute resolution—helping you resolve your matter efficiently and amicably, where possible.
- In-House Commercial & Property Law Experts: Many family law firms cannot handle complex asset structures. We are. Our family law team is backed by commercial and property law specialists who ensure your business, trusts, and property interests are correctly protected and divided.
With Thornton + King, you’ll have a strategic team in your corner—experienced, discreet, and relentless in protecting what matters most to you.
- Location: 3/48 Penshurst St, Willoughby | Level 3, 45-47 Hunter Street, Hornsby | 45 Evans Street, Balmain
- Phone: 1300 210 700
- Website: thorntonking.com.au
Family Lawyers on the Upper North Shore
Fox & Staniland Lawyers (Gordon)
Fidan Shevket | Director | Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Fox & Staniland values efficiency, experience, and attention to detail. They aim to provide their clients with the best possible legal services with accredited Family Law and Property specialists.
Their lawyers will provide you with superior legal advice and are committed to dealing with your matter cost-effectively with the necessary care and sensitivity it deserves. Their Family Law team has a wealth of experience and appreciates what is important to you during this difficult time.
A number of their lawyers are accredited specialists in Family Law. They advise in simple language that you’ll understand. Their practical advice considers the effects of your decisions on you and your family. They also advise how to protect your assets before and during your relationship.
- Location: Level 3, 828 Pacific Highway, Gordon
- Phone: (02) 9440 1202
- Website: foxstaniland.com.au
Family Lawyers on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Reid Family Lawyers, Brookvale
North Shore Mums offer: 20-minute free consultation (mention North Shore Mums)
Fiona Reid, Managing Director, Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Reid Family Lawyers is a specialist, boutique family law firm committed to helping you solve issues due to the breakdown of your relationship.
The end of a relationship or marriage is a highly stressful and emotional time for you and your children. At this time, you must receive sound, rational, and expert advice about your rights and obligations regarding any division of relationship property, financial support, and the best way to navigate parenting arrangements to ensure that what is in place is in your children’s best interests.
Fiona Reid, their founding partner, is an AIFLAM-trained mediator who handles cases with the utmost sensitivity and neutrality. She aims to deliver results that satisfy all parties.
Mediation is an opportunity for parties to discuss their family law dispute in a non-adversarial and quiet way with the assistance of someone neutral who can help you focus on looking forward and achieving a solution.
While Fiona takes a neutral stance during your mediation and is not able to provide you with legal advice, she is, if desired, happy to conduct an evaluative mediation, providing each of the parties with her thoughts as to the likely outcome of the proceedings if they were to proceed to a final hearing.
Fiona is happy to conduct mediations with you directly or with the assistance of your lawyers.
- Location: Suite 249 / 117 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
- Phone: (02) 9091 0220
- Website: reidfamilylawyers.com.au
Relationships Australia NSW, Dee Why
Get child-focused, professional support to guide you through parenting, property and financial negotiations at Relationships Australia NSW’s Dee Why Centre.
Relationships Australia NSW is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides vital relationship support across New South Wales.
Their Family Dispute Resolution services are available to all separating or separated couples. A team of independent, skilled mediators can help you decide how to divide up your shared property, finances, and assets. If you have children, they’ll also help you negotiate future care and parenting arrangements and manage changing family dynamics through this challenging time.
With 75 years of experience helping families through difficult times, they offer a safe and impartial space to help you make important decisions for the future. They offer flexible hourly pricing to suit all income levels. Mediation provides a cheaper and faster way of resolving disputes without going to court.
Translators and interpreters are also available on request.
- Location: Level 1, 651 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
- Phone: (02) 9981 9799
- Website: relationshipsnsw.org.au
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De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers, Balgowlah
Janine De Saxe and Margie O’Neill, Founders of De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers
De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers is a local family law firm here to help and support you through separation, divorce, or de facto relationship breakdown.
They offer a private and supportive space to discuss ways of addressing your particular needs, including a family-friendly process where their lawyers will talk to your support network or your ex’s lawyer, where appropriate. This process can involve engaging other professionals, such as counsellors, therapists, mediators, and financial advisors, to assist you.
As a small firm, they offer a flexible, personal service to their clients:
- They adapt their approach for every family, whether a gentler or tougher approach is needed.
- They know people are not keen on seeing a lawyer, but once you come and see them, they will support you all the way.
- Located in a small, discreet building, they offer their combined expertise and technology to deliver excellent advice and service.
- They are experts in our field and choose to practice in select areas of law, which they know and can provide you with.
If you are thinking about separating or have already separated, please get in touch with De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers by calling 9948 3820
- Location: ‘Bakery Mews’ Suite 6, 67 Wanganella Street, Balgowlah
- Phone: (02) 9948 3820
- Website: dofamilylawyers.com.au
What is a Family Lawyer?
Family lawyers practice family law, a legal area that focuses on issues involving family relationships. While family law is most commonly known for aiding in divorce and child custody disputes, it can also extend to adoption, foster care, paternity, child support, and more.
No matter what issue you are currently facing related to family law, it’s often in your best interests to work with an experienced family lawyer who can guide you through the legalities of the process and ensure the best possible outcome for your situation.
What is a Mediation Service?
Mediation is a way of sorting out any differences you and your ex partner have without taking it the further step of going to court. It uses the help of a third-party mediator to help you reach an agreement on issues relating to child custody, finances and more. The mediator will help you devise a mutually acceptable agreement.
When is the right time to approach a family lawyer?
If you’re facing separation, everything can seem daunting. One of the best things you can do is ensure your relationship is over. Marriage is hard—really hard. It often takes a lot of negotiation, patience, love, and support to see you through the highs and lows.
If you’re currently experiencing a low, it may be helpful to see a Relationship Counsellor. They can help you work through communication and trust issues, conflict resolution, intimacy issues and life transitions.
Once you put in the effort and determine your marriage is no longer salvageable, it’s time to turn to a family lawyer and mediation service. They can help you navigate the steps of divorce, such as filing for divorce, child custody, and property and asset division.
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