The 2025 listing of leading South Australian Parenting & Child Custody Lawyers details individuals who have been specifically highlighted for their expertise, abilities and experience in complex parenting/child custody issues and disputes. These rankings also include individuals with experience acting as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in relation to matters that may include, but are not limited to, family violence, physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children.
Preeminent
Alicia Furman, David Burrell & Co
Jane Kellett, Howe Jenkin
Shelley O’Connell, O’Connell Family Law
Siobhan Parker, Mitcham Family Law
Melissa Shorter, Shorter Legal
Leading
Eva Bailey, Mellor Olsson
Della Brinsley, BBS Lawyers
Jane Fox, Clelands
Elissa Riach, Norman Waterhouse
Recommended
Kate Bishop, Mills Oakley
Rosie Cardone, BBS Lawyers
Ian Charman, Adelta Legal
Danielle De Pizzol, BBS Lawyers
Lara di Fabio, David Burrell & Company
Shona Hoskins, Douglas Hoskins Legal
Brooke Kennedy, Jordan & Fowler
Poppy Matters Lindbloms
Jill Miller, Norman Waterhouse
Erica Panagakos, Clark Panagakos
Tim Peters, Howe Jenkin
Andrew Redman-Wenham, Stanley & Co
Melanie Tilmouth, Norman Waterhouse
Dimitra Tolis, Tolis & Co