Our solicitors are Law Society Accredited Specialists in Family Law. We have family law experts who will provide you with personalised options to resolve your family law matter.
Norton Law Group is a specialist Sydney family law practice bringing together accredited specialist leadership, extensive litigation experience, collaborative-law training and former judicial insight.
Led by Senior Partner and Law Society Accredited Specialist Franco Pomare, our lawyers advise on complex parenting disputes, high-net-worth property settlements, divorce, international family law and negotiated resolutions. The Hon. Louise Henderson, a former Justice of the Family Court of Australia, provides mediation and strategic family law services.
Every matter is allocated according to its complexity, urgency and the experience required, with senior strategic oversight available where appropriate.
Read about our approach to family law matters and ask who would handle your work.
Senior Partner and Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Franco Pomare is the co-founder and Senior Partner of Norton Law Group. A Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law for 30 years, Franco has extensive experience in complex parenting, property and financial disputes, including matters involving high-net-worth clients, business interests and international connections.
His principal areas of experience include complex family law litigation, high-value property settlements, parenting proceedings, child support and international family law matters.
Gabriella Pomare is an award-winning Sydney family lawyer with more than a decade of experience practising exclusively in family law. She advises on complex parenting disputes, international relocation, family violence, child support and high-net-worth property settlements.
A former Associate to a Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Gabriella is also an author, podcast host, collaborative-law practitioner and regular Australian and international media commentator.
Former Family Court Justice and Mediator
The Hon. Louise Henderson is a former Justice of the Family Court of Australia with more than 36 years of family-law and judicial experience. Her career has included appointments as a Deputy Registrar, Registrar, Senior Registrar, barrister, Federal Magistrate and Justice of the Family Court of Australia.
Louise conducts facilitative, evaluative and hybrid mediations in complex parenting and financial matters and provides strategic advice informed by her judicial experience.
Every family law matter requires an approach tailored to the people, issues and risks involved. Contact Norton Law Group to arrange a confidential discussion about your circumstances and the next steps available to you.
Associate – Family Law
Parenting disputes, relocation, family violence, urgent applications and Australian–Hong Kong family law matters.
Associate – Family Law
Parenting, property settlement, divorce and negotiated family law resolutions.
Associate – Family Law
Parenting matters, property settlement, financial agreements, family violence and estate planning.
At Norton Law Group, we specialise in international family law, providing expert advice and representation to clients involved in cross-border family law matters.
Protect your family following separation or divorce with the expertise and care of our child custody lawyer in Sydney, making sure your child’s needs are met above all else.
These matters often involve:
At Norton Law Group, we act in complex high net worth divorce and property settlement matters in Sydney, providing strategic advice tailored to sophisticated financial structures.
Property settlement refers to the legal process of dividing assets and liabilities following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship. The court considers the contributions and future needs of parties.
Encompasses legal issues that arise when family matters involve more than one country. This can include cross-border marriages, divorces, child custody disputes, and enforcement of international maintenance orders.
Collaborative practice is an alternative to litigation which has become increasingly popular in family law. It is a mediation-like process whereby lawyers collaborate with skilled professionals from other disciplines, such as child psychologists and family counsellors, to assist in negotiation between the parties to a dispute. Litigation is a timely, costly, and stressful experience, and collaborative practices have developed to ease the burden on the legal system as well as promote effective communication between parties. Collaborative practice is an interest-based team approach rather than the adversarial right-based approach of litigation. The parties sign an agreement to not pursue litigation, and the lawyers involved agree to not promote the commencement of litigation. With fears of “winning” or “losing” behind the parties, they are more likely to reach a mutually serving agreement.
At The Norton Law Group, we understand that legal disputes can be stressful, time-consuming, and costly. That’s why we offer comprehensive Mediation and ADR services as effective alternatives to traditional litigation.Our goal is to help you achieve a fair and amicable resolution to your disputes with minimal conflict and expense.
The Norton Law Group is excited to welcome to our team, The Hon. Louise Henderson, Henderson, who will be offering family law mediation services both online, in person at your office or at our CBD location.The Hon. Louise Henderson has had a career in family law spanning over 36 years. Her career is unparalleled, having been appointed in 1988 as a Deputy Registrar in the Family Court, a position she held until 1992, when she then joined and led a specialist family law team in a specialist family law firm. Louise Henderson then returned to the Family Court as a Registrar and was quickly promoted to the position of Senior Registrar, a position she held for four years.
Our team of expert family lawyers can provide you with information in relation to specific family law matters, including overseas relocation, child support, negotiated settlements and complex property issues.
We work collaboratively with domestic violence professionals including counsellors, psychologists, social workers, financial advisors and safe houses.
Child support is a crucial aspect of family law designed to ensure that children receive adequate financial support from both parents following a separation or divorce.
Norton Law Group is led by Senior Partner Franco Pomare, a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law with extensive experience in complex parenting and financial matters.
FORMER JUDICIAL INSIGHT
Former Family Court Justice the Hon. Louise Henderson provides mediation and strategic services informed by more than 36 years of family-law and judicial experience.
COMPLEX FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE
Our lawyers advise on high-conflict parenting proceedings, relocation, family violence, urgent applications, high-net-worth property settlements, companies, trusts, business interests and overseas assets.
NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION AND LITIGATION
Our team is experienced in negotiated resolution, collaborative law, mediation and court proceedings, enabling us to recommend an appropriate pathway for each matter.
AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MATTERS
We represent clients in Sydney, interstate and overseas in family law matters involving the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand.
CLEAR AND CONSIDERED ADVICE
We provide realistic advice about legal options, risks, likely processes and the practical steps required to move a matter forward.”
Family law matters differ significantly in complexity, urgency and the expertise required. At Norton Law Group, matters are allocated with careful consideration of the legal issues, the client’s objectives and the most appropriate level of experience.
Our lawyers work collaboratively, with senior strategic input available in complex parenting, property, international and litigation matters. This structure allows clients to benefit from the broader knowledge of the firm while maintaining a clear point of contact and proportionate approach to legal costs.
WHY US
We offer a team of specialist lawyers, including accredited by the Law Society of NSW in Family Law. Our expert family lawyers ensure you will receive the highest quality legal advice, advocacy and assistance in both dispute resolution and litigation.
We are committed to guiding you through every step of your legal journey, from initial consultation to final resolution, with personalised and empathetic support. We will take time to listen to you, explore your options & navigate a clear pathway forward.
We have built a strong reputation as leading family lawyers in Sydney and nationwide, known for our commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
At The Norton Law Group, we are backed by a team of highly respected family law specialists, including our accredited family law specialists.
We understand that every client’s situation is unique. Our client-focused approach is centred around understanding and addressing your specific needs and goals.
Our team possess the expertise to tackle any legal issue, no matter how complex. We focus on understanding your matter and finding solutions.
Understanding the financial impact of legal proceedings, we provide flexible fee structures to alleviate this burden. We do so in a cost effective manner.
Our expertise isn’t confined to Sydney or even Australia. Whether your case is local or crosses international borders, we have the experience and resources to handle it.
Our family law services encompass all facets, including divorce, child custody and parenting arrangements, property settlement, de facto relationships,
A lawyer who is an Accredited Specialist is so because they have gained formal recognition of legal excellence. This means that a combination of relevant experience and study makes these lawyers the best in their field of law. By choosing an Accredited Specialist to be your lawyer, you can expect the highest quality legal services, efficiency, and the best possible legal advice. Accredited Specialist status is awarded by the Law Society only after rigorous assessment of a lawyer’s family law experience and skills, giving clients confidence grounded in independent verification rather than marketing claims. Your next question should be, how long has the lawyer been accredited as a specialist family lawyer?
We are proud to say that our principal lawyer Mr. Franco Pomare has been a Law Society Accredited Specialist for 30 years.
The Norton Law Group welcomes you. We hope to assist you with your legal needs and continue our excellent reputation of providing quality legal services and outstanding client care.
Norton Law Group combines specialist accreditation, litigation experience, collaborative-law training and former judicial insight within one Sydney family law practice.
Whether your matter requires careful negotiation, mediation or strong court representation, our team will help you understand your options and develop a strategy appropriate to your circumstances.
We will contact you shortly to arrange your first free consultation with a specialist family lawyer.
Mary is an administrative assistant to our family law partners and solicitors, assisting in matters including family law, divorce, property settlement and parenting arrangements in our Leichardt and McMahons Point offices. Mary joined the Norton Law Group in 2023.
Mary is currently completing a Bachelor of Law and Criminology at Western Sydney University. She is particularly interested in domestic and family violence matters.
Angie joined the Norton Law Group in 2025. Angie is a legal assistant to our family law partners and solicitors, assisting in matters including family law, divorce, property settlement and parenting arrangements. Angie is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Security Studies at Macquarie University.
Felicity joined the Norton Law Group in 2025. She is a talented and bright legal assistant working in our family law team.
Felicity assists both our Family Law team, together with front of house duties. She is passionate about access to justice and enjoys working on parenting matters.
Danielle joined the Norton Law Group team in 2022. She works directly with our wills and estates team.
