Gabriella is a family lawyer, award-winning author, and co-parenting advocate who has built her career on guiding families through separation with dignity and clarity. She studied Law and Arts Media at UNSW in Sydney and completed her legal studies at Columbia Law School in New York, before being admitted as a lawyer in Australia.
With over a decade practising exclusively in family law, Gabriella is a Partner at Norton Law Group. Her work has gained international recognition through appearances on major television programmes including TODAY, FOX, ABC, and numerous other networks, establishing her as a leading voice in collaborative family law approaches.
The Collaborative Co-Parent Book
A Mindful Separation and Parenting Initiative by The Norton Law Group.
About the Author
Gabriella Pomare
Partner & Family Law Specialist
A Norton Law Group Initiative
The Collaborative Co-Parent represents Norton Law Group's commitment to supporting Australian families beyond traditional legal services. Under the expert guidance of partner Gabriella Pomare, our firm recognised a critical gap in family support and developed this comprehensive resource to provide families with practical, compassionate guidance for their separation journey.
This initiative combines Norton Law Group's extensive legal expertise with real-world insights from helping hundreds of families navigate separation and co-parenting challenges over decades of practice. It reflects our firm's holistic approach to family law, addressing not just the legal complexities but the emotional and practical challenges families face.
Book Introduction & Overview
A comprehensive guide providing families with the support and mindset needed to navigate separation whilst nurturing strong, resilient children.
What This Books Offers
Core Philosophy: Separation doesn't have to be destructive. With the right approach, it can become the foundation for creating a new type of family with your own rules.
Practical Strategies: Move beyond conflict into collaborative co-parenting that prioritises children's wellbeing whilst respecting both parents' needs.
Expert Insight: Combines legal knowledge with practical psychology, offering both professional expertise and lived experience.
Who This Book is For
Newly Separated Parents: Those lying awake at 2 a.m. wondering how their children will survive this separation and navigate the challenges of creating two homes.
Legal & Mental Health Professionals: Family lawyers, mediators, counsellors, and therapists who need a compassionate yet practical resource for their clients navigating separation.
Exhausted Long-Term Co-Parents: Those years into separation who still find every interaction toxic and emotionally draining, ready for a healthier approach to co-parenting.
Anyone Seeking Positive Change: Individuals ready to transform destructive patterns into collaborative relationships that prioritise children's wellbeing and family harmony.
Why This Book Matters for Our Legal Clients
At The Norton Law Group, we know legal outcomes are only one piece of the puzzle. Parents also need strategies to communicate effectively, reduce stress, and create stability for their children.
By combining our legal expertise with resources like The Collaborative Co-Parent, we help clients:
- Navigate parenting arrangements with less conflict
- Protect their children from the negative impacts of separation
- Understand their rights and obligations in plain language
- Build sustainable, positive co-parenting relationships
