Godden Lawyers

21/05/2026

This year’s Federal Budget includes reductions to funding allocated to family law legal aid services.

It is a sad time when an already struggling system has further resources removed, particularly at a time when many families are already facing significant financial pressure and uncertainty.

https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-us/news/media-releases/2026-05-13-budget-and-family-law-changes-media-release?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeIHozscAgZ4v6zUq4yMXj9CxqB2adYVFJ-kPKIJSvlK7g4n9gn4C5fkRcbUo_aem_yQXtdn7MtjXHOxs81cSMUA

Legal Aid NSW has made the difficult decision to tighten eligibility for family law representation services following the recent outcome of the federal budget.

09/03/2026

Last week the Godden Lawyers ladies ventured off to beautiful Mudgee to attend the Reflections in Law 2026 Conference hosted by

Thank you to Rafton Family Lawyers for hosting such a fantastic conference, with presentations from highly respected members of the judiciary and the opportunity to explore the social science behind the work we do in family law every day.

It was an inspiring few days of learning, connection and professional development. We are already looking forward to the 2027 conference.

22/02/2026

What our team was up to last week ✨

Professional development never stops. It was not your usual week in the office as our principal Agnes stepped away from the desk and into the Cross Examination Scheme CLE training in Sydney, continuing to refine her advocacy skills.

19/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, see you in 2026 🎄🎅🏻