Divorce
Applying for divorce is mostly paperwork, but small mistakes cause delays. We check your eligibility, prepare a joint or sole application and deal with service and the hearing.
Annamaria Marano helps with divorce, property, parenting and wills, from Liverpool Street near Town Hall station.
Marano Family Lawyers in the Sydney CBD is at Unit 53/57 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000, a short walk from Town Hall station. Led by Annamaria Marano, Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over 35 years' experience in law, it helps with divorce, property, parenting, wills and estates. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; call 1300 056 674.
Our Sydney CBD office on Liverpool Street serves clients across the city, the inner west, the eastern suburbs and the lower north shore. It sits close to the Downing Centre courts, the Federal Circuit and Family Court registry on Goulburn Street and the Supreme Court at Queens Square, and online appointments suit people who work in the city.
Applying for divorce is mostly paperwork, but small mistakes cause delays. We check your eligibility, prepare a joint or sole application and deal with service and the hearing.
We advise on what is fair after separation, negotiate with your former partner, and formalise the agreement by consent orders or a binding financial agreement.
When parents cannot agree on where children live and how they spend time with each parent, we advise on the options, from a parenting plan to court orders, with the children's best interests at the centre.
A will that is properly drafted and witnessed means your wishes are followed and your family avoids disputes. We prepare and update wills and apply for statutory wills where someone cannot make one.
These documents name who can make decisions for you if you cannot. We explain the difference, prepare them and witness them as the law requires.
When someone dies, the executor must collect the assets, pay the debts and distribute the estate. We guide executors through probate and advise families on estate disputes.
We act for buyers and sellers: contract review before you sign or bid, exchange and settlement, first home buyers, commercial and retail leases, developments and subdivisions.
We advise on business contracts and partnership disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency, and disputes over leases, mortgages and guarantees, and aim to resolve them before court where possible.
We help set up companies and trusts, prepare partnership deeds, and act when you buy or sell a business, working alongside your accountant.
We advise and appear for people facing apprehended violence orders, drug charges and assault charges in the Local Court.
Annamaria Marano is a Notary Public. She witnesses signatures, takes oaths and certifies documents for use in Australia and overseas, and speaks Italian.
Annamaria Marano holds the Law Society of NSW accreditation and a Master of Applied Law (Family Law).
Advice grounded in decades of family law, estates and litigation work.
Finalist, Client Care category, Inside Family Law Awards 2026.
Marano Family Lawyers in the Sydney CBD is led by Annamaria Marano, Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over 35 years’ experience. We help with divorce, property settlement and parenting arrangements, and with wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship and deceased estates. Our office at 57 Liverpool Street is a short walk from Town Hall station and the Downing Centre courts, serving clients across the city, inner west, eastern suburbs and lower north shore. We also act in conveyancing, commercial litigation, business advice and criminal law, and Annamaria is a Notary Public who speaks Italian. Finalist, Client Care, Inside Family Law Awards 2026. Online appointments too. General information only, not legal advice.
Annamaria Marano is the Principal Lawyer of Marano Family Lawyers. She is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law with the Law Society of NSW, holds a Master of Applied Law (Family Law), is a trained Parenting Co-ordinator and a Notary Public. With over 35 years' experience in law, including as a former litigation partner in Hurstville, she gives clear, direct advice on what a matter is likely to involve, so clients can make good decisions early. She speaks English and Italian.
Marano Family Lawyers is a Finalist in the Client Care category of the Inside Family Law Awards 2026.
Book a chat with AnnamariaOpening hours, our address and how to get here.
Status: Open today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Appointments: face to face or online; after hours by arrangement
Unit 53/57 Liverpool Street
Sydney NSW 2000
46F4+C2 Sydney NSW, AustraliaA short walk from Town Hall station. The Downing Centre courts are on Liverpool Street, the Federal Circuit and Family Court registry is on Goulburn Street, and the Supreme Court is at Queens Square.
These are just some of the local suburbs we cover.
“Annamaria has been our family lawyer for over 20 years. Her extensive legal knowledge and professionalism are invaluable. Her direct advice in difficult situations is highly respected. Most importantly, Annamaria is a lawyer that is trustworthy and shows empathy and compassion, which is rare in this world. I have no hesitation in recommending Annamaria and her team.”
“I had a phone consultation with her, and the conversation quickly turned to fees. She advised her rate was $600 per hour, which I agreed to. The next day, she requested $5,000 to be transferred directly into her bank account, which I also agreed to. I then sent 27 emails containing the story of the dispute I am facing, which I understood were printed. However, when we met in person, it appeared that the emails and information I had provided had not been reviewed. Today, she repeatedly asked me for instructions on how to respond to my ex-partner’s lawyer. When I asked whether she had read the emails I had already sent, it was clear she was not familiar with the information. For that reason, I decided to end the engagement immediately. She refunded me $500 for some printing paper and 1 and a half hour consultation! She is very greedy about money. Do not engage her.”
“Going through the trauma and the process of divorce is never easy, but having an outstanding lawyer made all the difference. Annamaria's attention to details, preparedness , knowledge and professionalism is exceptional. I had an excellent experience working with Morano Lawyers. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking expert legal advice and representation in family law.”
“Marano Lawyers provided exemplary service from commencement to conclusion. Despite errors on my part, the team went above and beyond in their efforts and ultimately achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations. Their professionalism, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to their clients are of the highest standard. I confidently recommend Marano Lawyers to anyone seeking reliable and effective legal representation. I recently finalised a family law matter under the guidance of Annamaria, and I cannot commend her highly enough. Throughout what was an exceptionally stressful and anxious period, her professionalism, patience, and calm manner were invaluable. The favourable outcome reached was a direct reflection of Annamaria’s diligence, tenacity, and consistent focus on securing the most just and equitable result for all parties involved. Her compassion, understanding, and ability to provide reassurance during such sensitive proceedings are qualities that set her apart. Annamaria’s dedication to her clients is evident in every aspect of her work, and I remain sincerely grateful for the support and expertise she provided.”
“Just completed a family law matter with Annamaria. I could not speak highly enough of her level of professionalism and her patience during for me what was a very stressful and anxious time. The resulting outcome was all due to Annamaria's diligence and tenacity to look after her client and get the best and fairest outcome for both sides. This level of compassion and understanding during these sorts of cases puts you at ease while she goes about her work to get a result that is fair and equitable.”
Tap any photo to view.
Scan with your phone camera. It helps other people in Sydney find us.
Book a consultation or call the office. We reply within one business day.
Marano Family Lawyers also has an office in Hurstville, at Level 2, Suite 13/2-4 Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220. Visit the Hurstville office