Family Law
As family lawyers we seek to balance the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals with the overarching goal of preserving the stability and harmony of family units.
A local Family Law firm offering practical solutions that work for you
A local Family Law firm offering practical solutions that work for you
A local Family Law firm offering practical solutions that work for you
De Saxe O’Neill Family Lawyers serves the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Offering support during life’s most challenging phases. We are a local family law firm known for our commitment to providing assistance and guidance. Our firm has been recognised as a distinguished ‘Leading Family and Divorce Law Firm’ for 2024 by Doyles Guide.
Our team of professionals specialise in a broad spectrum of legal areas. Including Family Law, Collaborative Law, Deceased Estates, and Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). We stand ready to address your specific needs, offering proactive and comprehensive support throughout your journey.
Unlike traditional firms, we offer a private and supportive space to discuss how we can address your particular needs. When required, we will use family-friendly processes and if needed, will talk to your support network and your former partner’s lawyer. If you need tough representation in court, our Northern Beaches firm will be there to help guide you.
Our first choice in separation and divorce however, is to use alternative methods. We engage other professionals such as mediators, financial advisors and counsellors to assist you and your family to get through this difficult time.
Get in touch with our expert family lawyers at De Saxe O’Neill via our contact page or call us on 02 9948 3820. Your journey to resolution, support, and peace of mind begins with us.
As family lawyers we seek to balance the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals with the overarching goal of preserving the stability and harmony of family units.
A collaborative process can be a win-win for those who want to avoid court and have constructive interaction going forward. A good collaborative lawyer in these negotiations with you.
If you are unable to reach agreement about your children’s care arrangements, the Family Law Act requires parents to make a genuine effort to try to resolve their conflict through family dispute resolution (FDR), before filing an application for parenting orders in court.
Our Elder Law Services provide personal, specialised legal advice to help older people and their loved ones through important decisions such as wills, living arrangements and care.
Janine is a highly experienced family lawyer, having practised in all aspects of Family Law for over 30 years. Janine places great importance on keeping families out of court.
Margie is experienced in all areas of family law including parenting, property settlements, Hague Convention matters, relocation and recovery applications, same-sex and defacto matters.
Margie and Janine helped solve a legal matter for me, they were amazing from start to finish – empathetic, efficient and clear. I could not recommend them more!
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‘Bakery Mews’ Suite 6,
67 Wanganella Street, Balgowlah NSW 2093
Phone: 02 9948 3820
Email: reception@dofamilylawyers.com.au