Agnieszka Godden

Agnieszka Godden brings extensive experience across all aspects of family law, with particular emphasis on complex financial matters arising from family breakdowns. Her practice encompasses jurisdictional disputes, enforcement and injunctive relief, Hague Convention proceedings, and appellate work. Agnes frequently handles cases involving substantial assets, including challenges related to asset tracing, trust structures, inherited assets, family loans, and owner-managed businesses. In addition to litigation, Agnes provides strategic advice in the negotiation and drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial financial agreements. She is an effective mediator and advocate, regularly representing clients before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including in appellate matters. Her approach is characterised by tenacity and a commitment to achieving favourable outcomes for clients, whether at interim or final hearings. Agnes also has a keen interest in wills and estate planning, especially where complex family dynamics and blended families intersect. She recognises the unique issues that modern family structures may present and works with clients to draft wills that protect their intentions, preserve wealth, reduce potential conflicts, and ensure clarity for future generations. Her planning is tailored to balance asset protection with family harmony. Outside the legal arena, Agnes pursues challenging adventures such as mountaineering and hiking, reflecting the resilience and determination she applies to her legal practice. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of International Relations from the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Politics from Macquarie University, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Agnes has held accreditation in family law since 2015, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and is currently undertaking a Master of Applied Law specialising in wills and estates. Her notable recent judgments include cases such as Bostock & Bostock [2024], Nardo & Acuna [2024], and Nghiem & Alberts [2020], demonstrating her ongoing involvement in significant family law proceedings.