Gabriella Pomare

Partner - Family Law

Gabriella Pomare is a leading Sydney family lawyer, Partner at Norton Law Group Family Lawyers, award-winning author, international speaker, and globally recognised expert in co-parenting, separation, and modern family dynamics.

With over a decade of experience practising exclusively in family law in Australia, Gabriella advises clients on complex and high-stakes matters including parenting disputes, child custody, property settlement, high-net-worth financial matters, international relocation cases, and matters involving family violence.

She is known for delivering strategic, commercially focused outcomes while maintaining a strong child-centred approach.

Recognised as One of Australia’s Leading Family Lawyers

Gabriella has been consistently recognised as a leading figure in the legal profession.

• 2019 Finalist – Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards (Family Law)
• 2020 Finalist – Australian Law Awards – Rising Star of the Year
• 2022-2025 Finalist – Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards (Family Law)
• 2023-2025 Finalist – Women in Law Awards – Partner of the Year (SME)
• 2024 Australasian Lawyer Top 50 Leading Female Lawyers List

In 2026, Gabriella’s impact extended beyond the Australian legal profession, receiving:

• Thought Leader of the Year (Asia-Pacific) – Stevie Awards
• Most Influential Family Law Changemaker – Influential Businesswoman Awards

Experience in Complex Family Law Matters

Gabriella regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and has extensive experience acting in complex matters, including those with international elements.

• Parenting arrangements and child custody disputes
• Property settlement and asset division (including high-value matters)
• Spousal maintenance and financial support
• Binding Financial Agreements (pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements)
• Child support and financial structuring
• International family law and cross-border disputes

She has acted for clients with connections across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Background and Legal Career

Gabriella was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

Her international academic experience includes studying Chinese Law in Beijing and Human Rights Law at Columbia University in New York, shaping her global perspective on modern families and cross-border legal issues.

She began her legal career in a leading Sydney family law team before working as Associate to the Honourable Justice Watts of the Family Court of Australia, where she developed deep expertise in complex litigation and judicial decision-making.

Gabriella was appointed Partner – Family Law in 2020.

Strategic, Solutions-Focused Approach

Gabriella is known for her strategic and solutions-focused approach to family law. She is highly skilled in negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution, while also being a strong and effective litigator when court intervention is required.

She is formally trained in Collaborative Law and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, supporting clients to resolve disputes outside of court wherever possible.

Media, Thought Leadership and Public Profile

Beyond her legal practice, Gabriella is an internationally recognised media commentator and speaker.

She has appeared across major global networks including:

• NBC
• CBS
• FOX
• Good Day New York
• Forbes
• The Today Show
• The Morning Show

She is widely sought after for her expertise in:

• Co-parenting after separation
• Parenting and child-focused decision-making
• High-conflict family dynamics
• Modern relationships and blended families

Founder of The Collaborative Co-Parent

Gabriella is the founder of The Collaborative Co-Parent, a global platform dedicated to transforming the way families experience separation.

Her mission is to reframe separation not as the breakdown of a family, but as the creation of a new family with new rules — ensuring children remain at the centre, not the middle, of decision-making.

Author of The Collaborative Co-Parent

Gabriella is the author of The Collaborative Co-Parent (Morgan James Publishing, New York), a globally distributed book redefining how families navigate separation.

• Distinguished Favorite – NYC Big Book Awards (2025)
• Finalist – ABLE Book Awards (2025)

Blending legal expertise with lived experience, Gabriella provides a practical and compassionate framework for reducing conflict and building sustainable co-parenting relationships.

A Leading Voice in Modern Family Law

Gabriella Pomare is known for combining legal excellence with emotional intelligence — providing clear, commercially strategic advice while guiding clients through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Through her legal work, media presence, and thought leadership, she is shaping the future of family law, co-parenting, and modern family structures in Australia and globally.