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.
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No jargon, no pressure — just a clear conversation with a senior lawyer so you know exactly where you stand before you decide anything.
A senior family lawyer takes the time to understand your situation properly, without judgement, in a private and confidential conversation.
Clear, plain-language advice on your rights, realistic timeframes and what a resolution could look like for your family.
If you want to proceed, we set out a strategy and costs together up front — so there are no surprises later.
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.
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Family Law
Cars are often the first asset couples argue about after separating.
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Family Law
Financial agreements can protect what you bring into a relationship — but only if they're done properly.
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Parenting
Children don't get to simply decide — but their views matter.
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Family Law
Whether the business must be sold, and how its value is treated in a settlement.
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Family Law
A separation doesn't automatically mean the home must be sold.
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Family Law
The first Court event isn't a final hearing — it's about managing the case.
Read the story →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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Based in Sydney, our family lawyers are senior practitioners who manage matters personally — free, confidential first consultation, no obligation.