Margot Hazard

Margot Hazard is an esteemed Senior Associate at MGB Lawyers, bringing over 25 years of dedicated legal service in the field of family law. Her practice is distinctly focused on guiding clients through the multifaceted areas of separation and divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, child support, spousal maintenance, and matters involving de facto relationships. Margot's role extends to being an appointed Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL), where she fervently advocates for the welfare of children amidst complex parenting disputes. Margot's legal journey began at the Redfern Aboriginal Legal Service, a pivotal institution recognised as Australia’s first free community legal centre. This experience honed her courtroom advocacy skills and instilled a strong foundation in defending client interests. She later shifted her focus to commercial litigation at a prominent Sydney firm, where she immersed herself in insolvency and bankruptcy matters, acquiring a robust understanding of intricate financial issues and corporate structures. Since joining MGB Lawyers in 2013, Margot has consistently demonstrated her commitment to achieving amicable and practical legal solutions, ensuring outcomes that are both realistic and commercially viable for her clients. Her tenure as an Independent Children’s Lawyer highlights her dedication to safeguarding children's best interests in the midst of contentious parenting issues. Margot's professional involvement includes her membership with the Law Society of New South Wales and her accreditation as an Independent Children’s Lawyer by the Family Court of Australia. Outside of her professional commitments, Margot is deeply invested in community service through various pro bono efforts and enjoys a balanced life enriched by reading, travel, and family time.