About Us
EM Family Law: Your Trusted Family Law Specialists in Sydney
EM Family Law, formerly known as Edwards Family Lawyers, is a family law firm located in North Sydney. Our firm provides legal advice and services exclusively in family law matters. Founded by Frances Edwards, an accredited family law specialist with over 35 years of experience, and partnered with Michael Moloney, we focus on negotiation, resolution, and settlement, with expertise in litigation involving parenting and financial issues.
We aim to support clients during challenging times through clear communication and a compassionate approach, ensuring clients understand their rights and obligations throughout the legal process.
Understanding Family Law
Family law covers a range of legal issues, including divorce, child custody, property settlements, and others. It is important for individuals facing family disputes to seek advice from legal professionals.
At EM Family Law, we understand that navigating legal complexities can be challenging, which is why we offer services tailored to each client’s needs. Our expertise helps guide clients through family law, aiming for the most appropriate outcome for their situation.
Divorce and separation can present emotional and financial challenges. Our lawyers help clients understand the legal process, the implications of their decisions, and potential outcomes. We provide advice on issues such as asset division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. We aim to achieve appropriate results while ensuring that clients are supported and informed throughout the process.
Our Areas of Focus:
- Divorce and Separation: Guidance through the legal process of divorce, including asset division and spousal support.
- Child Custody and Parenting Arrangements: Advocacy for the best interests of children, aiming for fair and sustainable solutions.
- Property Settlements: Advice on equitable property division, aiming to protect clients’ rights during separation.
Our Approach to Family Law
At EM Family Law, we maintain a professional and compassionate approach to family law matters. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently and amicably, helping clients move forward with their lives. We prioritise open communication with our clients, ensuring they are informed throughout the process.
We support alternative dispute resolution methods, such as negotiation and mediation, to facilitate constructive discussions and, when possible, avoid litigation. If negotiation is unsuccessful, our lawyers are prepared to represent clients in court. We have experience in litigation, advocating for our clients’ rights and interests.
Our preparation and strategic approach help us present strong cases, whether in mediation or court. We aim to empower our clients by providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their legal matters.
Our Services:
- Negotiation and Mediation: Focusing on constructive dialogue to reach agreements without court intervention.
- Litigation Services: Representation in court, with a focus on protecting clients’ rights and achieving appropriate outcomes.
- Client Education: Helping clients understand their legal situation and options.
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Why Choose EM Family Law?
Choosing the right family law firm is important when facing legal challenges. Our experience and dedication to family law distinguish us from other firms. We are accredited specialists in family law, recognised by the Law Society of NSW, reflecting our commitment to providing legal services.
Our firm has built a reputation based on trust, transparency, and positive outcomes for our clients.
We prioritise our clients’ needs, tailoring our approach to achieve the most appropriate results. Our lawyers collaborate, pooling their knowledge and skills to provide legal strategies for each case. We understand that each family situation is unique and aim to offer solutions aligned with our clients’ objectives. We aim to create a supportive environment where clients feel confident in the legal process.
Our Services:
- Expertise in Family Law: Knowledge and experience in diverse family law matters, providing effective legal representation.
- Client-Centric Focus: A tailored approach prioritising client needs and fostering trust.
- Reputation for Excellence: A track record of positive outcomes and a commitment to providing legal services.
Accredited Family Law Specialists
Our senior legal team includes multiple Accredited Specialists in Family Law, recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales. This accreditation is only awarded to solicitors who demonstrate advanced expertise and experience in their area of practice.
Our team of accredited family law specialists supports our clients with a high level of professional insight. We provide trusted advice in complex matters involving divorce, parenting, and property settlements, serving clients in North Sydney, throughout Australia, and internationally.
Our Services
Divorce & Separation
Divorce Services
When married couples separate, there is only one ground for the grant of a Divorce Order, and that is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This is established by the parties being separated for a minimum of 12 months prior to Divorce. In some circumstances, parties can be living under the same roof and still be able to establish this ground.
Property Settlement
Expert property settlement lawyers
Edwards Moloney Family Lawyers can assist you and your spouse/partner to come to an agreement in relation to all financial matters and issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship, including the division of all assets and liabilities, spouse maintenance payments, superannuation splitting orders and child support departure Orders.
Negotiation & Resolution
Expert negotiation and resolution lawyers
Opportunities for negotiation, dispute resolution, and settlement, exist not only before proceedings are commenced, but also after proceedings have been commenced and right up until the time that the Court finally hears and determines the matter. Parties can settle a matter at any time.
Parenting & Children
Parenting and Children Family Lawyers
The best interests of the children is the paramount consideration when determining the most appropriate and suitable arrangements for the children after a separation. At Edwards Moloney Family Lawyers, we encourage our clients to participate in the counselling or mediation services available to assist them to reach an agreement with their spouse/former partner
Mediation Services
Mediation Lawyers
Edwards Moloney Family Lawyers offer Mediation Services to assist parties to engage in effective dispute resolution. Our Principal, Frances Edwards, has extensive experience in negotiating settlements in both parenting and property matters, and is a National Accredited Mediator and member of LEADR and IAMA.
De Facto
De Facto Lawyers
De Facto couples (including same sex couples) who separate after 1 March 2009 have the same rights as married couples. The rights and obligations of couples upon the breakdown of a Marriage or De Facto relationship are now all governed by the Family Law Act 1975. De Facto couples who separated prior to 1 March 2009 are still covered by the old State legislation
CONTACT US
We are a leading family law firm in Sydney with over 30 years of award-winning experience in matters relating to complex family law matters. We are a full-service family law firm with a rich history of helping clients with complex property settlements, divorce law, divorce negotiations, child custody and mediation services. Our law firm has a strong focus on providing expert specialist advice relating to Family Law following the breakdown of your marriage or de facto relationship.
Contact Us:
North Sydney: Suite 10-02, 65 Berry Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
We acknowledge the Cammeraygal and Gadigal people being the traditional owners of the land on which we work and their elders past and present.
