Protecting Yourself in a New Relationship: A Guide to Financial Agreements

Protecting your assets when entering a new relationship — especially later in life — is a conversation more couples should be having. A Financial Agreement can provide clarity and peace of mind by setting out how assets will be divided if a relationship ends, without the uncertainty of court proceedings.

Family Law Myths Busted

When navigating the complexities of family law, it’s easy to fall victim to common myths and misconceptions. These misunderstandings can cause an already stressful and overwhelming time to be more confusing, potentially impacting the important decisions you make. Inaccurate information can create unrealistic expectations, cause unnecessary conflict and delay a desirable outcome.

Our Community Series – Zonta Club Central Coast

For over four decades, Zonta Club Central Coast has been quietly transforming lives — supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence, investing in young women’s education, and sparking community conversation through bold advocacy. Here’s how they do it, and how you can help.

How the new Family Court structure will affect you

Navigating the Family Law system can be challenging at the best of times. It is essential, if you are experiencing family law issues, that you seek advice from an experienced family lawyer to assist you in navigating these challenges as the Family Law system undergoes significant change.

Meet our award-winning team

Our award-winning team stands ready to guide you through the legal process and support you every step of the way.

Kate O’Grady

Practice Leader

Janine Goodwin

Practice Leader

Bronwyn Dwyer

Practice Leader

Kathy Matri

Practice Leader

Ollie Najdenska

Senior Associate

Emmy Langmaid

Senior Associate

Amelia Cox

Senior Associate

Savanna Bull

Senior Associate

Elizabeth Aquilina 

Solicitor

Helena Barry

Solicitor

Kira Faulkner

Solicitor

Erika Kingston

Solicitor

Shenika Shannon

Law Graduate

Ellynah Pitt

Paralegal

Lilli Sommerville

Law Clerk

Michelle McKinna

Legal Secretary

Nicolette Fischer

Legal Secretary

Summah Boyd

Legal Secretary

Shayne Orbell

Commercial Director

Caitlin Lindsay

Practice Manager

Donna Coffey

Accounts and Administration Assistant

Discover our services

Our award-winning team stands ready to guide you through the legal process and support you every step of the way.

Financial matters
Divorce & separation
Children & parenting
Splitting assets
Dispute resolution
Child support
Prenups & agreements
Spouse maintenance
International family law
Mediation services

Learn more about us

We will help guide you through the process, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.

Our Story

Discover the story behind Orbell Family Lawyers.

Our Process

Your legal journey begins here, this is what you can expect.

Our fees

Your guide to our upfront pricing and fixed-fee consults.

FAQs

A starting point to help answer some common queries.