Announcement: Video- Conferencing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
At Edwards Family Lawyers (“EFL”) we take the Covid-19 pandemic very seriously. EFL are well equipped to work remotely and our service to our clients will continue to the high standards for which we are renowned. As a firm, we are adapting to the conditions and have and will continue to implement the safety protocols recommended by the public health authorities to protect the health and safety of our clients, our team members and their families. We have implemented strategies including video conferencing to assist our existing clients during this period so that they may continue to feel confident that their matter is kept on track, and that our new clients also have access to advice from our lawyers. For your convenience, we are offering consultations via video-conferencing. Please contact our office today to set up your video conference meeting. Read more
Edwards Family Lawyers is committed to providing expert advice on all areas of Family Law following the breakdown of your marriage or de facto relationship, including same-sex relationships.
Our Legal Team
FRANCES EDWARDS
Principal
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Economics
Practising since 1986
Our founding Principal, Frances Edwards, holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. Frances is one of Sydney’s most senior, experienced and respected Family Law practitioners. Frances has been a Law Society of NSW Accredited Family Law Specialist for over 20 years and is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Frances was admitted to practice in 1986 and has practised exclusively in Family Law for over 30 years.
Frances has specialised knowledge and experience in all aspects of Family Law matters including separation and divorce, property settlement, finalisation of Family Law settlements including consent orders and financial agreements, de facto relationships and de facto relationship agreements, parenting issues and arrangements for children, child support, child abduction, domestic violence matters and spouse maintenance…
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FRANCES EDWARDS
Principal
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Economics
Practising since 1985
Our founding Principal, Frances Edwards, holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. Frances is one of Sydney’s most senior, experienced and respected Family Law practitioners. Frances has been a Law Society of NSW Accredited Family Law Specialist for over 20 years and is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Frances was admitted to practice in 1986 and has
Frances has specialised knowledge and experience in all aspects of Family Law matters including separation and divorce, property settlement, finalisation of Family Law settlements including consent orders and financial agreements, de facto relationships and de facto relationship agreements, parenting issues and arrangements for children, child support, child abduction, domestic violence matters and spouse maintenance…
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MICHAEL MOLONEY
Senior Associate
Bachelor of Law (Arts)
Masters of Laws Commercial Litigation
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Practicing Since 2006
Michael is a Senior Associate at Edwards Family Lawyers. He brings with him a wealth of experience in Family Law having
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts/Law and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. He was admitted as a Lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW and as a Solicitor to the High Court of Australia in 2006...
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ARIANE POTTER
Associate Lawyer
Juris Doctor
Bachelor of International Studies
Practicing Since 2014
Ariane has significant experience in both intricate parenting matters including relocation and recovery orders, domestic violence matters and property settlement matters including complex property litigation.
Ariane is mindful of the emotional stress faced by clients during Family Law proceedings and applies her extensive practical knowledge in assisting clients to reach a settlement out of Court.
Ariane holds a Bachelor of International Studies from Macquarie University and spent a semester studying in Spain. She holds a Juris Doctor from University of Technology, Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in 2014. She is a member of the Law Society and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia…
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SAMIRA FRIIS
Lawyer
Juris Doctor
Masters in Family Law
Practising Since 2017
Samira holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, and is currently completing her Masters in Family Law. Since admission as a lawyer, Samira has worked predominantly in the area of Family Law assisting separated, married and de facto couples in a wide range of property and parenting matters.
Samira has represented clients to reach just and equitable property settlements in cases with large asset pools which involve shareholdings, partnership interests, companies and trusts, international assets, and matters with complex valuation issues.
Samira has also dealt with a wide range of parenting matters involving allegations of family violence, drug use and child abuse, relocation matters, urgent airport Watch-list orders, and matters involving children born out of surrogacy arrangements… Read more
JULIA DAVIES
Paralegal
Julia is a Paralegal in the final year of her law degree. She assists the lawyers particularly in complex matters, particularly where there is extensive financial disclosure. Julia has an
Julias experience ranges from assisting in litigating parenting matters including assisting to draft a number of urgent applications for the recovery of children which were ultimately successful, matters involving international relocation, high conflict matters, and Independent Children’s Lawyers matters, to assisting with the preparation of complex property matters involving different corporate structures and valuation issues. Julia also has significant experience assisting in mediations and negotiations in order to settle matters without Court intervention… Read more
HOLLIE BREGG
Practice Manager
Senior Legal Secretary
Cert IV Workplace Training and assessment
Hollie has been an integral part of the team at Edwards Family Lawyers since 2014. Hollie has 18 years’ experience in the legal industry; she has a clear passion for Family Law, ensuring that our clients are welcomed, and their needs are understood and met.
As the Practice Manager, Hollie has strong leadership skills in the day to day running of the practice, including client management, staff management, and general administration support. Her welcoming nature and professional manner help to make our clients feel assured that they are receiving our best service.
MICHAEL MOLONEY
Senior Associate
Bachelor of Law (Arts)
Masters of Laws Commercial Litigation
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Practicing Since 2006
Michael is a Senior Associate at Edwards Family Lawyers. He brings with him a wealth of experience in Family Law having
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts/Law and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. He was admitted as a Lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW and as a Solicitor to the High Court of Australia in 2006...
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ARIANE POTTER
Associate Lawyer
Juris Doctor
Bachelor of International Studies
Practicing Since 2014
Ariane has significant experience in both intricate parenting matters including relocation and recovery orders, domestic violence matters and property settlement matters including complex property litigation.
Ariane is mindful of the emotional stress faced by clients during Family Law proceedings and applies her extensive practical knowledge in assisting clients to reach a settlement out of Court.
Ariane holds a Bachelor of International Studies from Macquarie University and spent a semester studying in Spain. She holds a Juris Doctor from University of Technology, Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in 2014. She is a member of the Law Society and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia…
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SAMIRA FRIIS
Associate Lawyer
Juris Doctor
Masters in Family Law
Fluent in Farsi
Samira holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, and is currently completing her Masters in Family Law. Since admission as a lawyer, Samira has worked predominantly in the area of Family Law assisting separated, married and de facto couples in a wide range of property and parenting matters.
Samira has represented clients to reach just and equitable property settlements in cases with large asset pools which involve shareholdings, partnership interests, companies and trusts, international assets, and matters with complex valuation issues.
Samira has also dealt with a wide range of parenting matters involving allegations of family violence, drug use and child abuse, relocation matters, urgent airport Watch-list orders, and matters involving children born out of surrogacy arrangements… Read more
JULIA DAVIES
Paralegal
Julia is a Paralegal in the final year of her law degree. She assists the lawyers particularly in complex matters, particularly where there is extensive financial disclosure. Julia has an
Julias experience ranges from assisting in litigating parenting matters including assisting to draft a number of urgent applications for the recovery of children which were ultimately successful, matters involving international relocation, high conflict matters, and Independent Children’s Lawyers matters, to assisting with the preparation of complex property matters involving different corporate structures and valuation issues. Julia also has significant experience assisting in mediations and negotiations in order to settle matters without Court intervention.
HOLLIE BREGG
Practice Manager
Senior Legal Secretary
Cert IV Workplace Training and assessment
Hollie has been an integral part of the team at Edwards Family Lawyers since 2014. Hollie has 18 years’ experience in the legal industry; she has a clear passion for Family Law, ensuring that our clients are welcomed, and their needs are understood and met.
As the Practice Manager, Hollie has strong leadership skills in the day to day running of the practice, including client management, staff management, and general administration support. Her welcoming nature and professional manner help to make our clients feel assured that they are receiving our best service.
Our Specialities
Divorce & Separation
When married couples separate, there is only one ground for the grant of a Divorce Order, and that is…Learn More
Property Settlement
Edwards Family Lawyers can assist you and your spouse/partner to come to an agreement in relation to…Learn More
Negotiation & Resolution
Opportunities for negotiation and settlement exist not only before proceedings are commenced, but also after….Learn More
Parenting & Children
The best interests of the children is the paramount consideration when determining the most appropriate and suitable…Learn More
De Facto
De Facto couples (including same sex couples) who separate after 1 March 2009 have the same rights as married….Learn More
Mediation Services
Edwards Family Lawyers offer Mediation Services to assist parties to engage in effective dispute resolution….Learn More
Our Family Lawyers are here to help
We navigate legal issues for our clients with empathy and a deep understanding of the associated stresses and implications. We can help you, like we have helped many clients in Sydney.
Our Family Lawyers are here to help
We navigate legal issues for our clients with empathy and a deep understanding of the associated stresses and implications. We can help you, like we have helped many clients in Sydney.
Contact a Family Lawyer
Edwards Family Lawyers
North Sydney, NSW, 2060