Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Adelaide
Swan Family Lawyers has been supporting families in Adelaide and South Australia through complex legal challenges since our establishment. Our team of accredited mediators and specialist family lawyers brings decades of combined experience in resolving separation, divorce, child custody, and estate matters. We prioritise collaborative approaches through mediation and negotiation while maintaining the expertise to advocate fiercely in court when necessary.Our practice extends to wills, probate, and advance care directives, ensuring comprehensive legal support across life's transitions. With a focus on clear communication and empathetic guidance, we help clients navigate emotionally charged situations while safeguarding their rights and future interests.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Settlements
Child Custody
Property Settlements
Mediation Services
Wills & Estates
Collaborative Practice
Spousal Maintenance
Binding Agreements
Probate Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years combined experience in family law mediation
- Our team includes nationally accredited mediators and specialist solicitors
- We implement collaborative practice methodology to reduce conflict
- Our estate planning covers wills, probate, and advance directives
- We provide clear legal guidance in plain language without jargon
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of South Australia
- Australian Professional Standards Scheme
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Compassionate support
Clear communication
Efficient resolution
Trusted expertise
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses relationship breakdowns, separation agreements, and court proceedings. We specialise in equitable property division, parenting arrangements, and financial settlements while prioritising children's best interests. Our accredited mediators help clients achieve amicable resolutions through collaborative practice methodology.
Divorce Settlements
We guide clients through divorce proceedings including court applications, property settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our team ensures compliance with Family Law Act requirements while protecting clients' rights regarding asset division and post-divorce financial arrangements within statutory timeframes.
Child Custody
Specialising in parenting arrangements during separation, we help establish custody agreements considering children's best interests. Our services include mediation for access rights, school arrangements, and dispute resolution through parenting plans or court-ordered arrangements under family law guidelines.
Mediation Services
As accredited mediators, we facilitate constructive discussions for property division, parenting arrangements, and financial settlements. Our collaborative approach reduces adversarial tensions while creating legally binding agreements through consent orders filed with the Federal Circuit Court.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning including will drafting, probate applications, and advance care directives. Our services ensure proper asset distribution while advising executors on estate administration, contested wills, and power of attorney arrangements under South Australian law.
People
Christopher Swan
Principal Lawyer
Accredited mediator with 30+ years' experience in family law. Specialises in collaborative practice and complex property settlements. Committed to resolving disputes through mediation while maintaining court advocacy expertise for contested matters.
Caitlin Swan
Managing Solicitor
Specialist in family law, wills, and estate litigation with 35+ years' experience. Oversees estate planning services including will drafting, probate, and advance care directives. Recognised for compassionate client support during complex legal proceedings.
Alexander De Ionno
Family Law Solicitor
Graduated in 2021 with expertise in family law and criminal law. Focuses on efficient dispute resolution while maintaining proactive case management. Member of Law Society of South Australia and Family Law Section of Law Council of Australia.
Isabella Strbic
Family Lawyer
Specialises in complex parenting matters and property settlements. Pursuing Master of Laws in Family Law to enhance expertise. Known for empathetic approach and commitment to achieving fair outcomes in emotionally charged situations.
Mia Valk
Legal Practitioner
Experienced in wills, family law, and criminal law matters. Provides thoughtful advocacy with focus on individual client circumstances. Handles estate planning and parenting arrangements with attention to unique family dynamics.
Questions
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, and binding financial agreements under Australian family law.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide accredited mediation services through our nationally certified mediators to resolve disputes amicably and cost-effectively.
How do you handle estate planning?
We offer comprehensive estate planning including will drafting, probate applications, power of attorney, and advance care directives tailored to individual needs.
What areas do you service?
We serve clients across Adelaide and regional South Australia for family law, divorce, and estate matters.
Can you help with child support agreements?
Yes, we assist with establishing binding child support agreements and court-ordered arrangements considering both parents' financial circumstances.
What makes your firm different?
Our collaborative practice approach combines legal expertise with empathetic guidance, prioritising negotiated solutions while maintaining strong court advocacy capabilities.
