We understand that family law matters are deeply personal and often overwhelming. Our family solicitors in Adelaide offer clear advice, compassionate support, and robust representation in matters such as divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements, and more. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or court, we are here to protect your interests and guide you toward a fair resolution.
Our family lawyers combine experience, compassion, and a practical approach to help you resolve even the most complex family law matters. For more than 47 years, we’ve supported South Australians through separation, divorce, and disputes involving property, children, and financial support.
As one of the most respected family law firms in Adelaide, we take pride in providing clear advice and strong representation, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. With offices across Adelaide and regional South Australia, our approachable team makes accessing trusted legal support simple and stress-free.
Choosing the right lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make during a family dispute. We bring together decades of experience to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
As one of the longest-standing family law firms in Adelaide, founded in 1978, we have supported South Australians for more than 47 years.
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Mahony’s Lawyers has always been part of the South Australian community. With offices in Campbelltown, Salisbury, Woodville, and Mount Gambier, we make it easier for people across Adelaide and regional South Australia to access quality legal advice without the need to travel far or deal with city parking.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today for a free* consultation with one of our Adelaide lawyers and get the advice you need to move forward with confidence.
At Mahony’s Lawyers we understand the financial strain of separation and property disputes. We offer a range of options regarding payment of your legal fees. Our family lawyers will take you through these options in the initial, no obligation first free consultation.
Mahony’s Lawyers have partnered with JustFund – Australia’s only dedicated provider of flexible funding solutions for family law legal fees. Through this partnership, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to cover legal fees and expenses related to separation or property proceedings. Repayments don’t begin until a settlement is reached, helping to ease the stress of upfront costs. Learn more at JustFund.com.au.
No, you can begin negotiations about the division of assets immediately after separation. Our family law lawyers in Adelaide can guide you through the process to ensure your rights are protected from the outset.
A de facto relationship is where two people live together on a genuine domestic basis but are not married. To qualify, couples generally need to have lived together for at least two years, have a child together, or have made significant financial contributions. Our family solicitors in Adelaide can provide advice on your entitlements in these situations.
Parenting arrangements are based on the “best interests of the child.” Agreements can often be reached through negotiation or mediation. If an agreement cannot be made, the Court may determine the arrangements. Our family lawyers in Adelaide help parents reach practical solutions that prioritise children’s needs.
For de facto couples, there is a two-year limit from the date of separation to resolve or commence proceedings. For married couples, the time limit is 12 months after the divorce order takes effect. Seeking advice early from our family lawyers in Adelaide can help you avoid unnecessary complications.
Yes, in certain circumstances. Spousal maintenance may be available if one party cannot adequately support themselves and the other has the capacity to contribute. Our team will assess your situation and provide clear advice about your options.
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I was going through A very difficult compensation claim against my employer and they were screwing me bigtime I thought all hope was lost until Nikita and her team honestly saved me from something stupid they were shocked the way I’d been treated and they gave me hope when all else was lost I was injured couldent work and my employer was going to sue me for payments they paid me while deciding should they except my compo claim they even withheld the second opinion from my doctor as they say lawyers get a bad rap but these angels soon kicked them up the backside and they were very worried about what I was going to do so I 💯 recommend Nikita preistly and her team they will fight the good fight for you they are awesome

Mahony’s Lawyers are top notch. They were able to help us with all of our legal needs with privacy and diplomacy. I have always counted on them when the need arose, and I will continue to go back to them when I need to.
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I would highly recommend Mahony lawyers. My experience was handled professionally, I felt comfortable at all my visits with my lawyer. The outcome was settled within one year of my claim. Many thanks to James, you were very supportive and I would definitely refer anyone to see James. The reception team were great too. I would return to Mahony lawyers again if the need arises. Thanks for helping me through a difficult case, it’s very much appreciated. Kind regards Michelle.

I greatly appreciated the discerning, trusted support of Berghetta at Mahony’s Lawyers, who helped me navigate the legal maze with strong strategic advice, that also recognised the pragmatic circumstances and cost challenges. The experienced Mahony’s Team took time to understand my individual situation and represented me with thoughtful, committed and nuanced advocacy. It was great to have them in my corner.”

Berghetta from Mahony lawyers at Woodville and all the team have been fantastic in achieving me an amazing outcome . Throughout the process they all displayed genuine empathy and kindness towards myself and my family and turned a stressful situation into a easy process . Could not recommend them highly enough.

Wow, I can’t speak highly enough of Jim, Max, and the girls at Mahonys… They have been helping me out consistently over the last 2 years with various complex matters, and have been ABSOLUTELY brilliant! Of note, I muchly appreciate the prompt communications, the involvement of outside experts, the advice given and the compassion and attentiveness.

They helped us win a battle against a massive insurance company. It would have gone nowhere without James fighting for us. We received lots of follow ups from his team and made us feel like we were in good hands. Will use again

James is different from the riff raff lawyers he helped me with my workcover everything he said and within the time frames he mentioned was done even when workcover played he beat them got me a nice compensation payout plus my wages for 15yrs until I’m 67 plus free medical expenses until I’m 67 yrs old I’m currently 53 ! He was upfront with costs from day one the whole process workcover dragged out for 9 months but we took them to the tribunal and won awesome result, great people work here.

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