Steven Smith

Special Counsel

Steven has considerable experience dealing with all aspects of family law having worked in both busy regional practices and boutique metropolitan firms.

Steven has considerable experience dealing with all aspects of family law having worked in both busy regional practices and boutique metropolitan firms.

Having grown up in regional South Australia, Steven regularly provides advice in family law matters in complex property and children’s matters, including disputes where estate planning intersects such as matters around family farms.

Approachable, strategic and pragmatic, Steven prides himself in guiding clients through difficult situations towards the timely resolution of their matters.

 

Memberships, Accreditation and Activities

  • Member, Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia
  • Member, Law Society of South Australia
  • Member, Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Member, Adelaide Collaborative Practice Group.

Expertise

Steven’s expertise includes:

  • Parenting matters
  • Property settlements and complex financial matters including family farm matters;
  • Divorce proceedings;
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Litigation
  • Mediations and Alternative Dispute Resolution including Collaborative Practice
  • Financial Agreements – before, during and after a marriage or de facto relationship;
  • Wills and estate planning.

Memberships, Accreditation & Activities

  • Member, Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia
  • Member, Law Society of South Australia
  • Member, Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Member, Adelaide Collaborative Practice Group.