John is an experienced family lawyer, a nationally accredited mediator, and a member of both the Law Society of South Australia and the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section). John provides advice on all family matters including divorce, children and property. He has a strong personal commitment to his clients and believes in providing clear practical advice to achieve the best outcome.
Prior to practicing law, John’s previous career included military service consisting of two tours of service with the United Nations in Cambodia and senior roles in the private and public sector including as Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition.
Experience
- Advising and representing De facto couples
- Conducting and successfully negotiating complex property settlements
- Property settlements involving businesses and farming
- Advising and successfully negotiating children’s matters
- Advising and successfully negotiating grandparent’s rights
- Proceedings under the Hague Convention on International Relocation
- National relocation matters
- Recovery orders
- Preparing for and representing parties in their divorce hearings
- Providing assistance to parties regarding child support issues
- Spousal maintenance matters
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Mediation
- Consent Orders
- Parenting Plans & Parenting Orders
- Contravention and enforcement applications
Professional Associations
- Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
- Board Chairman - Rostrevor College
- Committee Member – Oakbank Racing Club
- Player Advocate – Adelaide Football League Tribunal
- Veterans Review Board (Commonwealth Government)
- Adelaide Convention & Tourism Authority
- International College of Hotel Management (Academic Board)
- Board Member - Catholic Special Schools
Phone
08 7001 6135
Location
93 Carrington Street,
Adelaide SA 5000
Adelaide SA 5000
Contact Email
john@stanlaw.com.au
Country
Australia
State
South Australia