Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Sydney Family Law Specialists
Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers is a specialist family law firm based in Sydney, Crows Nest, and Parramatta. We focus exclusively on family law, offering expertise in property settlement, divorce, parenting arrangements, surrogacy, and international family law matters. Our team includes Accredited Specialists in Family Law, ensuring clients receive expert guidance tailored to their unique circumstances.We prioritize a client-centric approach, emphasizing transparency, cost predictability, and holistic support through referrals to financial planners, mediators, and counselors. With offices across Sydney and a commitment to innovation, we combine legal excellence with compassionate service to help clients navigate complex family law issues efficiently and empathetically.
Services
Property Settlement
Divorce Lawyers
Parenting Arrangements
Surrogacy Law
Collaborative Law
International Family Law
Financial Agreements
Child Support
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Consent Orders
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in family law with Accredited Specialists on staff.
- Our holistic approach includes referrals to financial planners and counselors.
- Transparent cost structures with fixed fees where possible.
- Offices in Sydney, Crows Nest, and Parramatta for client convenience.
- Pioneers in handling complex cases like international surrogacy law.
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Specialist in Family Law
What people say
Expert legal guidance
Compassionate support
Transparent costs
Prompt communication
Successful case outcomes
Services
Property Settlement
Our property settlement service helps clients fairly divide assets and liabilities after separation. We handle complex cases involving international assets, inheritances, and business interests. Clients receive expert guidance through the three-step legal process to ensure equitable outcomes under Australian family law.
Divorce Lawyers
We provide expert representation for uncontested and contested divorces, including overseas marriages and complex financial settlements. Our Accredited Specialists navigate no-fault divorce procedures while protecting client interests in property and parenting matters.
Parenting Arrangements
Our parenting law specialists help establish custody arrangements, relocation plans, and child support agreements. We prioritize children's best interests while helping parents create practical solutions through negotiation or court proceedings.
Surrogacy Law
We advise on surrogacy agreements, parental rights, and international surrogacy legalities. Our team handled NSW's first post-reform surrogacy birth certificate case, ensuring clients understand evolving laws affecting same-sex couples and international arrangements.
Collaborative Law
This alternative dispute resolution approach helps couples reach mutual agreements without court. Our trained collaborative lawyers facilitate respectful negotiations while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the settlement process.
People
Sarah Bevan
Principal / Accredited Family Law Specialist
With over 20 years' experience, Sarah Bevan leads Australia's first surrogacy law case in NSW. She specializes in complex family law matters, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support through innovative technology solutions.
Emma Stillitano
Associate
Emma Stillitano brings extensive family court experience to complex parenting and property cases. She focuses on practical solutions while maintaining strong advocacy skills for contested matters requiring court intervention.
Megan Dally
Lawyer
Megan Dally specializes in financial agreements and property settlements. Currently on maternity leave, she combines technical legal knowledge with understanding of family dynamics during relationship breakdowns.
Tiffany Payne
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Tiffany Payne coordinates client services as Sarah Bevan's legal assistant. She ensures smooth case management while maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized, responsive client communication throughout legal proceedings.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements, surrogacy law, financial agreements, and international family law matters across our Sydney offices.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for straightforward matters while offering detailed cost estimates for hourly rate cases during initial consultations.
How do you handle complex international cases?
Our firm has experience with cross-border assets, international surrogacy arrangements, and Hague Convention applications through global legal partnerships and specialized expertise.
What is your approach to collaborative law?
We use collaborative law to resolve disputes respectfully without court through structured four-way meetings, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.
How quickly can I get a consultation?
We offer prompt initial consultations at our Sydney, Crows Nest, or Parramatta offices with options for phone or video conferencing available.
Do you handle urgent family law matters?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritize urgent parenting and property matters requiring immediate court intervention through our specialist team.
