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Why HopgoodGanim Lawyers?
Expert guidance that puts you first
Award-winning
family law practice
Local knowledge
and tailored legal advice
Support from a full
service legal firm
Premium legal support for every stage of your journey
Our team can assist with a wide range of family and relationship law matters
Divorce & Separation
Compassionate, expert advice to help you move
forward with confidence.
Property settlement
Strategic advice for complex asset division, businesses, and trusts.
Appeals & Litigation
Expert representation in court and family law appeal matters.
Spousal Maintenance
Providing clarity & understanding of spousal support rights, entitlements, and obligations.
Domestic & Family Violence Orders
Immediate legal help for applying or responding to protection orders.
Financial Agreements
Protecting your assets with prenuptial, cohabitation, or separation agreements.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Resolve family disputes respectfully through mediation or collaborative law.
Parenting arrangements & Child support
Creating clear, child-focused solutions for parenting plans and support
International & Cross-Border Matters
Guidance on global parenting and property disputes for Australians abroad.
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A local and trusted team of experts to help guide you
John Lawley
Partner
John is known for his strategic and practical approach to assisting clients with complex property and financial matters, and nuptial agreements.
Elliot Ryan
Special Counsel
Elliot is recognized for his pragmatic and thorough approach to solving a wide range of estates, succession, family and relationship matters.
Kai Sim
Special Counsel
Kai provides advice on a wide range of complex matters and is fluent in English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Cantonese.
Hugh Dahlitz
Senior Associate
Hugh has developed a strong reputation for his strong advocacy in family and estates matters, including litigation and dispute resolution.
Tawnee Dickinson
Senior Associate
Tawnee is known for her knowledge and delicate approach to child relocation, recovery orders, and family and domestic violence matters.
Amelia Pyramo
Associate
Amelia is trusted for her commercial and sensible guidance in family and relationship law involving parenting issues and complex disputes.
Cameron Bunney
Associate
Cameron is valued for his clear, solution-focused advice in family law matters, as well as issues concerning wills and estates.
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Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm in Australia (2016–2025)
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