Family lawyers in Adelaide
First, the 4 firms we picked in Adelaide, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 4
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
BBS Lawyers is a family law firm operating in the Adelaide CBD. The firm was founded in 2009.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Property settlement
- Child support
- Spousal maintenance
- Defacto and domestic partnerships
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- Agreements
Why we picked it
An Adelaide family law and mediation firm that Doyle's Guide places in the First Tier for South Australian family and divorce work.
- Office
- Level 4, 420 King William Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Howe Jenkin is a small, specialised family law practice situated in Adelaide’s CBD. It provides commercially sensible, cost effective and timely advice in family law matters such as property settlement, parenting arrangements, financial agreements and divorce.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Spousal maintenance
- Divorce applications
- Financial agreements
- Children’s issues & child support
- Superannuation splitting orders
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- Mediation of disputes
Why we picked it
A small Adelaide CBD firm that practises only in family law and sits in Doyle's Guide's First Tier for SA family and divorce work.
- Office
- Level 9, 111 Gawler Place, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Douglas Hoskins Legal is an Adelaide law firm that practises family law and wills and estates. It has offices in North Brighton and the Adelaide CBD. The firm was formed in 2012.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Parenting disputes
- Spousal maintenance
- Divorce
- Binding financial agreements
- Wills (complex and simple)
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- Powers of attorney
- Estate administration
Why we picked it
An Adelaide firm specialising in family and estate law that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for SA family and divorce work.
- Office
- 24 Halifax Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Andersons Solicitors is a South Australian law firm that provides legal advice and services across many areas of law, including personal injury, family, employment, commercial and conveyancing. The firm was founded in 1968 and has provided legal services for over fifty years. Andersons operates from six key locations in South Australia.
What the firm says it handles
- Personal injury claims
- Family law
- Wills & estates
- Conveyancing
- Commercial & business law
- Employment law
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- Criminal law
Why we picked it
A larger South Australian firm with an Adelaide head office and a dedicated family and divorce team that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for SA family law.
- Office
- 69 Franklin Street, Adelaide
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Legal Services Commission of SA
State legal aid commission; free Legal Helpline for information and advice, including on family law.
1300 366 424
- Women's Legal Service SA
Free legal advice for women in South Australia, including on family law and family violence (free call 1800 655 037).
08 8231 8929
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When you need a family lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer:
- You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed.
- You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends.
- A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter.
Questions about family lawyers in Adelaide
- How does Zoe pick family lawyers in Adelaide?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does family law cover?
- Separation and relationship breakdown: parenting arrangements for children, dividing property and finances, and family violence orders that run alongside those matters. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a family lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer: You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed; You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends; A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for family matters in Adelaide?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Services Commission of SA and Women's Legal Service SA under free options.
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