5 Best Family Lawyers in North Sydney
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated family lawyers in North Sydney, ranked by Google rating across 629 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Family law matters from North Sydney and the lower North Shore are filed with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, usually through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, and heard at its Sydney registry in the Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street.
Best family lawyers in North Sydney
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1
Family Lawyer Associates Editor's pick
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2
Pearce Webster Dugdales Editor's pick
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3
Doyle's Family Law & Mediation Editor's pick
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Thornton + King
4.84score -
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Can Do Conveyancing & Chesholm Legal
4.80score -
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Antunes Lawyers
4.79score -
8
Bannermans Lawyers
4.76score -
9
O'Loan Family Law
4.75score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “family lawyer north sydney”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among family lawyers in North Sydney
Highest weighted score
Thornton + King: 5.0 stars from 83 reviews.
Most reviewed
Bannermans Lawyers: 331 Google reviews, rated 4.8.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Antunes Lawyers: 4.9 stars from 108 reviews.
Where are family law matters heard for North Sydney?
There is no Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia location in North Sydney, so divorce, parenting and property cases from the area are handled at the Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney. The Court's Queens Square and William Street premises are for general federal law, not family law. Apprehended domestic violence orders are a separate Local Court process.
What NSW-specific rules apply?
Divorce, parenting and property disputes in NSW are decided under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), and that includes de facto property claims because NSW referred those powers to the Commonwealth. Two related areas stay under state law: child protection cases go to the Children's Court of NSW, and apprehended domestic violence orders are made in the Local Court under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW). The Law Society of New South Wales runs the specialist accreditation scheme for family lawyers in the state.
How much does a family lawyer cost in North Sydney?
Fees for family lawyers in North Sydney depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in North Sydney
Legal Aid NSW's Central Sydney office at 323 Castlereagh Street, Haymarket, provides free family law advice, with grants of aid subject to a means and merits test. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
North Sydney family lawyer FAQs
Which court handles family law cases from North Sydney?
Family law cases from North Sydney are handled by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at the Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney.
What should I bring to a first meeting with a family lawyer?
Bring your separation date, any court or AVO documents, recent tax returns and payslips, and statements for bank accounts, loans, shares and superannuation. A short timeline of the relationship also helps.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in NSW?
The divorce application filing fee is $1,170 as at September 2026, with a reduced fee of $390 for eligible applicants, set by the Family Law (Fees) Regulations 2022. Legal fees are charged separately.
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