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Family Law · Sydney

Going through separation?
You don't have to face it alone.

Property settlements, parenting arrangements, de facto claims and apprehended violence orders — handled with discretion, plain-language advice and genuine care. Request a callback and a senior family lawyer will phone you the same day.

Free first consultation Confidential, no obligation A partner on every matter

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What to expect

Your free consultation, step by step

No jargon, no pressure — just a clear conversation with a senior lawyer so you know exactly where you stand before you decide anything.

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We listen

A senior family lawyer takes the time to understand your situation properly, without judgement, in a private and confidential conversation.

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We explain your options

Clear, plain-language advice on your rights, realistic timeframes and what a resolution could look like for your family.

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We agree next steps

If you want to proceed, we set out a strategy and costs together up front — so there are no surprises later.

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Meet the team

Our family lawyers

A close, senior team — and on every matter, at least one partner. These are the people who take your call and see your matter through.

Serge Gorval

Serge Gorval

Managing Partner
Merna Aziz

Merna Aziz

Senior Associate
Nelaka De Silva

Nelaka De Silva

Associate
Peter Lacivita

Peter Lacivita

Senior Associate
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Insights & explainers

Family law explained

Plain-language answers to the questions our clients actually ask — written by the lawyers who deal with them every day.

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The family car after separation: who keeps it?

Cars are often the first asset couples argue about after separating.

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Can I protect my assets before marriage?

Financial agreements can protect what you bring into a relationship — but only if they're done properly.

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Parenting

What if my child refuses to see the other parent?

Children don't get to simply decide — but their views matter.

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Separating when you own a business: what happens next?

Whether the business must be sold, and how its value is treated in a settlement.

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Can I be forced to sell the family home?

A separation doesn't automatically mean the home must be sold.

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What happens at the first court hearing?

The first Court event isn't a final hearing — it's about managing the case.

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Why us?
Separation is hard enough without wondering who's actually managing your file. At Gorval + Partners, a senior family lawyer oversees your matter personally, from first call to final outcome.
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1300 330 642
Email
info@gorvalandpartners.com.au
Office
Level 6, 49–51 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Hours
Mon–Fri, 9am–5:30pm
After-hours appointments by arrangement
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