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Adelaide Family Law

Adelaide Family Law

4.3(15 reviews)See reviews ↓·Adelaide

About the company

Adelaide Family Law is a family law firm founded in 2007. The firm specialises in family law, including divorce, separation, children's matters, property settlements, and de facto separations. Lisa Gough is the Principal Solicitor.

She studied law at the University of Adelaide between 1984 and 1987 and has worked solely in family law since 1995. Daniel Petherick is a Solicitor who graduated with a law degree from Flinders University in 2024 and was admitted to practice on 18 March 2024. The firm has over 40 years of combined experience. It offers an Online Divorce Application. Services include divorce, property settlements, child custody, spousal maintenance, court applications, pre-nuptial agreements, superannuation splitting, and same-sex relationship matters.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Adelaide Family Law draws consistent praise from clients for the way family law matters are managed with skill and genuine care. Lisa Gough is frequently named for her thorough preparation and the confidence she gives clients throughout a property settlement, including matters that are difficult and complex. Preeta is noted for her patience, knowledge and prompt action, while Lynda is described as friendly and helpful at every stage. Michael receives recognition for his ability as a solicitor in family court proceedings.

An observation shared by more than one reviewer is the team's communication and the sense that clients are truly heard, with one person reporting that their concerns were properly addressed after a frustrating experience elsewhere. Divorce and property settlement feature prominently in the feedback, and the practice's grasp of family law in contested situations is regularly highlighted. Clients also value how the team makes a stressful process as straightforward as possible, and many express gratitude for the support they received. The standard of advice and the handling of individual cases remain the themes that clients return to most.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Ruth Kamana13 July 2026
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David Hughes6 July 2026
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Dale Lynch28 March 2026

Ive been trying to get in touch with this office for months now. November 2025 I was finally sent a message that Daniel would be in contact to schedule an initial consultation. 3 emails later to the office with no reply and now its been over a month. I have been through a traumatic situation and wish to get it behind me. I hope maybe they will finally get in contact or I will have to find someone else. UPDATE: Jan 2026, and three more emails, I finally paid for a $20 credit on Google voice so I could call the office. I called twice and in my message I told them my email and asked for either a call back or email. No luck. Now it's March and never have heard back. It's difficult enough to try to find a good solicitor and get everything done while overseas. Adelaide Family Law has wasted my time and caused me added stress to an already stressful situation. I have sent them sensitive identification information and doubt even with a formal request to dispose of this information, that they'll confirm.

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Francesco Falco25 February 2026
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Sachin Batra3 July 2025

According to LxxC, she's an imperfect lawyer. According to her overconfident and ethically questionable colleague, she's a cheap lawyer. According to me—based on my direct experience—she's simply an incompetent lawyer. She failed to act in my best interest, showed severe lapses in professional judgment and left critical matters unresolved. Her handling of my case caused immense stress, huge financial loses and uprooted my faith in Australian Judiciary . . . Above all she ruined a father daughter relationship . . . HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED . . .

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Graham Alan Langmead28 March 2025

They haven't been there for 4yrs only just started there this year. ☺️☺️😃

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Anita Nair24 March 2025

I highly recommend Adelaide Family Law to anyone facing family law issues. Before coming here, I was overwhelmed and stressed because my case had been unnecessarily complicated by another family lawyer in Adelaide. They weren’t listening to my needs, advocating for my rights, or prioritizing my best interests—they were simply looking out for their own and hence my case was ongoing for more than a year without reaching anywhere. From the moment I met Sarah, I felt a sense of relief. She genuinely listened to me, understood my concerns, and assured me that she would stand up for my rights. Her patience, sharp legal mind, and extensive experience in family law were evident from the start. She immediately recognized the unfair tactics being used by the other party and took swift, strategic action to protect my interests. Beyond Sarah’s exceptional legal expertise, the entire team at Adelaide Family Law—especially Lynda and Suzi— were easily approachable, compassionate, and made me feel completely supported throughout the process. The level of care and professionalism here was a stark contrast to my previous experiences with other family law firms. Thanks to Sarah and her team, my case was resolved in just four months, bringing immense peace and happiness into my life. I am deeply grateful for their dedication and cannot thank them enough. I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah and her team to anyone navigating the challenges of family law—they truly make a difference.

Family lawyers in Adelaide compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 9 businesses in this category in Adelaide are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Swan Family Lawyers★ 5,0101No
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4Di Rosa Lawyers★ 4,8106No
5Themis Family Lawyers★ 4,822No
9Adelaide Family Law (this page)★ 4,315No
Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed