Why Choose
Thornton Storgato Law?

Your matter will be handled professionally, knowledgeably and with sensitivity, while keeping you informed of the potential outcomes and costs. Where litigation is required, we are able to draw upon many years of litigation experience to help you make your case. We can mediate directly between you are your ex, avoiding the need for you to retain lawyers to negotiate and draft settlement terms.

We routinely negotiate binding outcomes for clients, at the same time avoiding court by engaging in mediation, collaborative law and effective and proactive settlement discussions.

We remain open for business during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have put in place strategies to protect you including provision of digital documents and remote conferencing. If you would like to contact us please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button or email: martina@tslaw.com.au and we will reply to you as soon as possible.

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  • Your matter will be handled professionally, knowledgeably and with sensitivity
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  • We will cut to the chase. We know family law. We won’t be learning a new area of the law at your expense
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Martina and her team were very professional and supportive during my difficult family law matter. I actually don't know where I would be without her advice, actions and support. I would thoroughly recommend Thornton Storgato Law.

Belinda M

Martina leads a great, compassionate and professional team who made me feel supported during a very difficult time and helped me navigate the choppy waters of Family Law. I highly recommend Thornton Storgato Law Family Lawyers!

Kate S

I've had Martina and TSL deal with family law matters for me over several years. The consistent approach has made a tough journey much easier and helped us to successful resolutions.

Michael W

Children & Parenting Matters

The Family Law Act covers all children regardless of whether they were born to parents who are married, defacto or same sex, adopted, conceived after IVF treatments or otherwise. Possible parties may seek orders regarding children and parents, grandparents and other persons who are concerned with the care, welfare or development of the child.

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Divorce

Family Law is the same in all states and territories (except for Western Australia) and divorce is applied after parties have been separated for 12 months.

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Property Settlement Matters

You have probably worked very hard to acquire your property and are worried you might lose it all. We have assisted many clients reach the best settlement possible to help them build a better future.

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Binding Financial Agreements

We work with clients just like you to navigate hidden technicalities to create a binding financial agreement at the beginning, during or at the end of a marriage or de facto arrangement.

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Child Support, Child Maintenance, Child Maintenance Trusts

When a long-term relationship breaks down and children are a part of the picture, the emphasis changes from the adults involved to the kids who love and rely on Mum and Dad. Drawing up a fair and equitable child support arrangement can be stressful without the guidance and experience of an established child support law firm.

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Family Mediation & Dispute Resolution

We understand you need to be heard, but moreover, we aim to deliver closure to even the most legal matters without spending months to years in and out of courtrooms. Dispute resolution is a rising legal solution that brings everybody to the table to voice their qualms, wants and needs, getting results in a matter of days, not years.

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Wills & Estate Planning

Securing the future of your family begins with making a will and appointing a Power of Attorney and Guardian. At Thornton Storgato Law, we provide forthright, qualified and insightful direction, empowering our clients to make informed decisions at all stages of will creation and estate planning.

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It may not necessarily be something that you want to consider, but most adults will have to engage with family law at some point of their lives, as in today’s society the making and breaking of relationships come with responsibilities and obligations that are not always mutually agreed upon.

 

Thornton Storgato Law are family law specialists, located in Pennant Hills, North Sydney where the principal, Martina, has been exclusively practicing family law for well over 20 years. As a member of The Law Society of New South Wales and a nationally accredited Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer, Martina and her team have brought their professional and sensitive approach to all aspects of family law, resulting in positive outcomes in cases of divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, child support, contested wills and more.

 

In the case of the irretrievable break down of a relationship, whether a marriage or de facto relationship, there can be many factors to be considered, the distribution of assets, sale or transfer of a property and of course where children are involved, making the necessary arrangements to ensure the ongoing welfare of the young ones.

 

Approaching TS Law, a trusted divorce lawyer in Pennant Hills that acts with integrity and sensitivity, will often mitigate the need to actually go to court to achieve suitable resolutions; a careful analysis of your situation will usually leave you in little doubt as to what your realistic expectations may be, setting a fair benchmark for mediation or arbitration. Avoiding the ‘court room process’ will undoubtedly save you money, reduce the length of time caught up in negotiations and have a significant impact on reducing the levels of stress that you will undoubtedly be subject to at this time.

 

In particular, taking care of your children’s needs can be a source of dispute when parents separate, custody, schooling, child support – including items such as health insurance, and ongoing maintenance are all issues that TS Law, your preferred family lawyer in Pennant Hills, can help you resolve swiftly and fairly.

 

Of course, there may be other family disputes other than those associated with the breakdown of a relationship and as the leading family lawyer in Pennant Hills, TS Law has great experience in dealing with all manner of disagreements and breaches of previously made orders. However, one way in which you can plan for the future to avoid disputes is to ensure you carefully prepare a will and estate plan. This will guarantee that your loved ones will be provided for in the manner that you choose, with nothing going to chance - and some time spent with a family law solicitor at TS Law in Pennant Hills or Sydney making these arrangements will give you that peace of mind.

 

Achieving your optimum outcomes will be a priority, but at TS Law the manner in which they are achieved is important. Unparalleled professionalism and experience go hand in hand with confidentiality, empathy and understanding, so when you require the services of a family lawyer in North Sydney or Sydney, you need look no further than Thornton Storgato Law.

 

Resolving conflict within a family is a matter that requires a considerable degree of specialised skill and experience, an ability to quickly understand the fundamental nature of the dispute, and ability to lead parties towards satisfactory conclusions. Martina Storgato, the principal of Thornton Storgato Law, has been exclusively practicing in family law since 2000. Martina Storgato holds a Masters Degree in Family Law, is a nationally accredited Mediator and trained Collaborative Lawyer. With experience and expertise in all aspects of family law, encompassing child custody arrangements, divorce and property settlements, pre-nuptial financial agreements and Wills and Estate planning, Martina has a proven track record of achieving optimal outcomes for her clients. Financial Agreements, as a cornerstone strategy to protect family wealth, and the increasing reliance on ‘the bank of mum & dad’ should only be prepared by experienced family lawyers. Martina Storgato has advised many parents how to assist their adult children enter the property market, while simultaneously protecting that financial support from a relationship breakdown. 

 

Whilst many family law disputes end up in court, a process that can be protracted, stressful and costly, TS Law aims to negotiate and/or mediate to reach settlements without recourse to court proceedings where possible. With consideration of the nuances of your situation and a focus on your desired outcomes, in collaboration with meticulous attention to detail and a desire to see settlements achieved, Martina is the family lawyer of choice for families in Castle Hill, Macquarie Park, Chatswood, Epping and Northern Sydney suburbs. Having practiced in family law for nearly 25 years, you can feel assured you will be given sound advice, and will be guided to the quickest possible resolution, which ultimately results in a win in time & costs for you. 

 

Providing a sensitive and wholly confidential service, Martina Storgato and the team at TS Law have successfully negotiated and mediated in countless matters. If you require family law advice in Ryde, Epping, Castle Hill, Gordon, Macquarie Park or Chatswood, TS Law can provide you with family law solutions.

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