The 2025 listing of leading Tasmanian Parenting & Children’s Matters 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. Individuals included in our broader Family Law rankings may also possess significant skill with respect to parenting matters however have not been identified for such.
Preeminent
Kate Behrens, Wallace Wilkinson & Webster
Julia Higgins, Bishops
Amelia Higgs, Dobson Mitchell & Allport
Leading
Robert Blissenden, Blissenden Lawyers
Frances Di Giovanni, Wallace Wilkinson & Webster
Melissa Eddington, Ogilvie Jennings
Anna Grant, Butler McIntyre & Butler
Recommended
Ros Courtney, PWB Lawyers
Zoe Dwyer, Butler McIntyre & Butler
Theresa Eaton, Philip Welch Lawyers
Tianna Freeman, Bishops
Cassandra Jacobs, Jacobs Family Law
Sarah Mead, Mead Family Law
Kirsten Starkey, Ogilvie Jennings