About The Norton Law Group Sydney's Specialist Family Lawyers | Experience. Expertise. Resolution. The Norton Law Group is an established, award-winning family law firm based in Sydney's central business district, providing specialist legal advice and representation to individuals and families navigating separation, divorce and complex family law disputes. With a reputation built on more than two decades of dedicated service, the firm combines extensive legal experience, specialist accreditation, former judicial insight and a progressive, client-focused approach to modern family law. At The Norton Law Group, we understand that family law is rarely just about the law. It is about people's children, relationships, financial security, businesses and futures. We recognise that the decisions made during separation can have consequences that extend well beyond the conclusion of legal proceedings. Our philosophy is simple: provide exceptional legal expertise, clear and honest advice, strategic representation and a personalised pathway towards resolution. Our Leadership and Expertise The Norton Law Group is distinguished by the depth and diversity of experience within its senior leadership team. Franco Pomare – Senior Partner and Co-Founder Franco Pomare is a highly experienced family lawyer and Law Society of New South Wales Accredited Specialist in Family Law, with more than 35 years of legal experience and three decades of specialist accreditation. He has extensive experience representing clients in complex parenting disputes, significant property settlements, financial proceedings and international family law matters. His practice includes high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professionals and families with sophisticated financial structures. Franco is recognised for his strategic approach, detailed understanding of family law and ability to guide clients through difficult disputes with clarity, confidence and sound legal judgment. Gabriella Pomare – Partner, Family Lawyer, Author and Media Commentator Gabriella Pomare is an award-winning family lawyer, internationally published author, speaker and recognised thought leader with more than a decade of experience practising exclusively in family law. A former Associate to a Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Gabriella brings valuable insight into judicial processes, complex litigation and the practical realities of family law proceedings. Her practice encompasses complex parenting disputes, international relocation, family violence, high-net-worth property settlements, financial agreements and cross-border family law matters. In addition to her legal practice, Gabriella is the author of The Collaborative Co-Parent and Before It Breaks, and host of the podcast Before It Breaks* She is regularly featured across Australian and international television, radio and print media, contributing to conversations about divorce, co-parenting, modern relationships and family dynamics. Her work reflects the firm's commitment to combining traditional legal excellence with contemporary thinking, emotional intelligence and a deeper understanding of the families it represents. The Honourable Louise Henderson – Former Family Court Justice and Mediator The firm's senior expertise is further complemented by the Honourable Louise Henderson, a former Justice of the Family Court of Australia with more than 36 years of legal and judicial experience. Having served in senior roles within the Family Court, at the Bar and on the judicial bench, Louise brings considerable experience to the mediation of complex parenting and financial disputes. She conducts facilitative, evaluative and hybrid mediations, providing parties with an independent and experienced approach to resolving disputes. In appropriate matters, and subject to professional obligations and conflict requirements, she may also provide strategic insight to the firm's legal team. Our Areas of Practice The Norton Law Group provides comprehensive advice and representation across all aspects of Australian family law, with particular experience in: - Divorce and separation, including de facto relationship breakdowns - Complex parenting disputes, parenting arrangements and child custody - High-conflict parenting matters and urgent court applications - Family and domestic violence, allegations of risk and protective arrangements - Property settlements and division of assets - High-net-worth financial disputes involving businesses, companies, trusts, property portfolios and international assets - Spousal maintenance and child support - Binding financial agreements, including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements - International family law, overseas relocation and international child abduction - Mediation, collaborative family law and alternative dispute resolution - Complex litigation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia The firm regularly assists clients whose matters involve substantial financial interests, challenging parenting circumstances, international connections or issues requiring urgent legal intervention. A Strategic and Personalised Approach What distinguishes The Norton Law Group is its commitment to delivering highly personalised legal services without compromising on technical excellence or strategic advocacy. We understand that no two families are the same, and no two separations unfold in precisely the same way. Our lawyers work closely with clients to understand their individual circumstances, identify their priorities and develop a legal strategy appropriate to their goals, risks and financial position. We believe that effective family law representation requires more than an understanding of legislation and case law. It requires careful preparation, sound judgment, commercial awareness, empathy and an ability to recognise when negotiation is appropriate and when decisive court intervention is necessary. Where possible, we encourage constructive resolution through negotiation, mediation and collaborative law. However, when litigation is unavoidable, our clients benefit from experienced advocates who are prepared to protect their interests through the court process. Our approach is not to create unnecessary conflict, but to resolve it intelligently, efficiently and effectively. Australian and International Experience While proudly based in Sydney, The Norton Law Group assists clients throughout Australia and internationally. Our lawyers have experience in matters involving overseas assets, international relocation, jurisdictional disputes, international child abduction and families with connections to the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand. We understand the added complexity of cross-border family law matters and the importance of careful, coordinated legal strategy when multiple jurisdictions or international financial interests are involved. Awards and Professional Recognition The Norton Law Group and its leadership have received recognition for their contribution to family law, legal excellence and professional thought leadership. The firm was recognised in Australasian Lawyer's Top Specialist Firms 2026, reflecting its specialist expertise and standing within the Australian legal profession. Partner Gabriella Pomare has received Australian and international recognition through the Stevie Awards, American Business Awards and Australasian Lawyer's Elite Women rankings, and has been a finalist in multiple Lawyers Weekly family law and leadership awards. These achievements reflect a broader commitment to professional excellence, innovation, public education and leadership within the evolving family law landscape. Our Commitment to Clients At The Norton Law Group, we recognise that engaging a family lawyer often coincides with one of the most difficult and uncertain periods of a person's life. Our role is to replace uncertainty with understanding, provide realistic advice about the options available and assist clients to make informed decisions about their future. Whether a matter involves protecting a child's wellbeing, resolving a substantial financial dispute, negotiating a separation agreement or preparing for complex court proceedings, we approach every case with professionalism, discretion and individual attention. We are committed to delivering advice that is clear, representation that is strategic and outcomes that are both legally sound and practically sustainable. The Norton Law Group represents the balance between established legal experience and a modern approach to family law — combining specialist expertise, strong advocacy and genuine care for the individuals and families we serve. The Norton Law Group Level 30, 201 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: (02) 9560 6811 Email: reception@thenortonlawgroup.com.au Website: www.thenortonlawgroup.com.au
The Norton Law Group is a leading Sydney-based boutique law firm specialising exclusively in all aspects of Australian family law. With decades of combined experience, our team provides expert legal advice and representation across the full spectrum of family law matters, from straightforward separations to highly complex parenting and financial disputes. Our areas of expertise include divorce and separation, de facto relationships, parenting arrangements and disputes, child custody, parental responsibility, child support, spousal maintenance, property settlements, and binding financial agreements, including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. We have particular expertise in complex and high-net-worth property matters involving businesses, trusts, corporate structures, substantial asset portfolios, superannuation and international financial interests. Our practice also encompasses high-conflict parenting disputes, family and domestic violence, relocation applications, international child abduction, recovery orders, contravention proceedings and urgent applications before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. In addition to litigation, we are committed to resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, collaborative family law and alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. Our team combines specialist family law accreditation, extensive litigation experience and valuable insight into the Australian family law system, including experience gained within the Family Court itself. At The Norton Law Group, we understand that family law matters are often emotionally challenging, financially significant and deeply personal. We pride ourselves on providing clear, strategic and commercially sensible advice, together with compassionate, personalised representation. Whether protecting a client's financial future, safeguarding their relationship with their children or navigating an international family law dispute, our focus remains on achieving practical, sustainable outcomes while protecting what matters most to our clients.
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