FAMILY LAWYERS SYDNEY CBD
Family Lawyers in Sydney CBD.
Clear Advice, Practical Outcomes.
Family law covers three things: the arrangements for your children, the division of your property and finances, and the legal end of the relationship itself. Whichever part of it you are facing, the first step is understanding where you actually stand. From our Chifley Square office we give you clear advice, a realistic view of the likely outcome and a plan you can act on.
- ✓ Clarity on your rights and realistic outcomes
- ✓ Advice across parenting, property and divorce
- ✓ A strategy built around your circumstances
- ✓ Strong representation when it matters
Book Your Initial Consultation
A 60–90 minute consultation with an experienced family lawyer will give you clear advice and a practical plan forward.
Child-Focused
We prioritise the best interests of your children.
Clear & Supportive
We guide you at every step.
Strong Advocacy
Negotiating or in Court, we advocate for you.
Practical Outcomes
We help you reach solutions that are sustainable.
Responsive Service
We keep you informed and supported at every stage.
The Full Picture
Parenting and property, handled by one team.
UNDERSTANDING FAMILY LAW
Family Law Covers Three Areas. Here Is How They Fit Together.
Most people arrive with one problem in mind and discover there are several. Family law separates into three areas, each with its own process and its own time limits.
Parenting matters
These decide where children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and who makes the long-term decisions about schooling, health and upbringing. The guiding principle is what is in the best interests of the child.
Property and financial matters
These decide how the asset pool is divided. That covers the family home, investments, superannuation, business interests, trusts and debts, along with any ongoing financial support between the parties.
Divorce and separation
This is the legal ending of the marriage itself. It is a separate application with its own requirements, including a period of separation before you can apply.
These three do not have to move together. Property and parenting can be resolved long before a divorce is finalised, and a divorce can be granted while financial matters remain open. Time limits apply to some parts and not others, which is the main reason to get advice early rather than late.
PARENTING MATTERS
Arrangements for Your Children
Every family is different. We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your children, your circumstances and your longer-term goals.
Child Custody Disputes
Advice about where children live, the time they spend with each parent and important parental decisions.
Relocation and Child Abduction
Urgent advice where a child may be moved within Australia or taken overseas.
Parenting Plans
Practical written arrangements that address care, communication and decision-making.
Consent Orders
Legally binding parenting arrangements formalised through the Court by agreement.
Arrangements for Children
Advice about living arrangements, changeovers, holidays, communication and special occasions.
Property and Financial Matters
Dividing Property, Superannuation and Business Interests
Sydney asset pools are rarely simple. We advise on the full financial picture, including the assets that are hardest to value and easiest to overlook.
Property Settlements
Advice about dividing the family home, investment properties, savings, shares and other assets.
Superannuation
Advice about identifying, valuing and splitting superannuation interests.
Businesses and Trusts
Strategic assistance where the asset pool includes companies, partnerships, trusts or business interests.
Financial Disclosure
Assistance obtaining and reviewing disclosure, and addressing concerns about hidden assets or disputed liabilities.
Overseas Assets
Advice where property, bank accounts, investments or other financial interests are held outside Australia.
Debts and Liabilities
Assessment of mortgages, loans, tax liabilities, credit facilities and alleged debts.
Urgent Financial Matters
Advice where assets may be sold, transferred, depleted or removed and urgent protection may be required.
Binding Financial Agreements
Advice about financial agreements before, during or after a relationship, including whether an agreement suits your circumstances.
DIVORCE AND SEPARATION
Ending the Relationship Itself
Divorce is a separate process from parenting and property. As divorce lawyers in Sydney CBD, we handle the application and the matters that sit alongside it.
Divorce Applications Sole and joint applications, service requirements and hearings.
Separation Advice Advice about separation under one roof, the date of separation and what to do first.
Spousal Maintenance Advice about ongoing financial support, including urgent applications.
Complex Family Law Matters High-value asset pools, jurisdictional issues, third-party interests and matters that have stalled.
Estate Planning After Separation Updating wills, powers of attorney and beneficiary nominations once your circumstances change.
OUR APPROACH
Strategic Advice With a Human Focus
Family law matters can be fast-moving, complex and deeply personal. Our approach is not based on a standard formula. We take the time to understand your family and your finances, identify the risks and develop a strategy suited to your circumstances and longer-term objectives.
Every family is different. We take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options and help you choose the best path forward.
Kateryna Espino Principal Solicitor & Founder
Your First Meeting
What Happens in Your Initial Consultation
Your 60 to 90 minute consultation is an opportunity to gain clarity, understand your position and explore your options.
Confidential, compassionate and focused on solutions.
Book Your Consultation-
Understand your situation and the key issues
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Identify the asset pool, including property, superannuation, business interests, trusts and debts
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Discuss arrangements for your children and what is realistic
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Explore legal pathways and likely outcomes
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Plan your next steps with practical advice tailored to your circumstances
Visit Us in the City
Our Sydney CBD Office
Level 21, 8 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000
Chifley Square sits between Hunter and Phillip Streets, a short walk from Martin Place station and within easy reach of Wynyard and Circular Quay.
Appointments are available.
We act for clients across the Sydney CBD and Greater Sydney. Our Oran Park office serves the Macarthur region.
Why Choose Espino Law?
Focused Family Law Expertise — Family law is a core focus of our practice, covering parenting, property settlement and divorce.
Extensive Legal Knowledge — Principal Solicitor Kateryna Espino holds a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) and stays at the forefront of family law.
Experience With Complex Financial Matters — We assist with real property, superannuation, businesses, companies, trusts, overseas assets, disputed liabilities and disclosure issues.
Court Experience — We regularly appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and are prepared to advocate firmly when required.
Boutique Firm, Strong Team — You receive personal service from your solicitor with the support of a collaborative legal team.
Results That Matter — Clear advice, strong advocacy and practical outcomes for your family.
FAQ
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you are feeling ready, go ahead and book your consultation.
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Some matters are straightforward enough to resolve directly. Others involve superannuation splits, business valuations, disclosure disputes or urgent parenting risks, where an informal agreement can leave you exposed. An initial consultation will tell you which situation you are in.
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Costs depend on the complexity and duration of the matter. We discuss the costs that will apply to your matter during the initial consultation and confirm them in writing before we begin.
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No. Divorce and property settlement are separate processes. Property and financial matters can often be negotiated and formalised before a divorce is finalised.
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A married person generally must apply within 12 months after a divorce order takes effect. A de facto party generally must apply within two years after separation. Legal advice should be obtained promptly about the time limit applying to your circumstances.
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No. There is no automatic equal division. The outcome depends on the parties property interests, contributions, circumstances and what is just and equitable.
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Superannuation may be considered in a property settlement and can be divided through appropriately documented agreements or Court orders.
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Parties have duties of financial disclosure. We can advise about obtaining documents, identifying inconsistencies and taking procedural steps where disclosure is incomplete.
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These matters often require detailed document review and may require valuation, accounting or taxation input.
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The best interests of the child are the paramount consideration. Arrangements can be agreed between the parties, recorded in a parenting plan, or formalised through consent orders or Court orders.
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An informal agreement may not provide finality or legal protection. We can advise about formalising it through consent orders or, where appropriate, a financial agreement.
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Family law matters are heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. [REGISTRY DETAIL TO CONFIRM]
Ready to Speak with Our Team?
Whether you are at the start of a separation, working towards agreement, concerned about disclosure or frustrated that your matter is not progressing, we are here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence and a plan.