Amra Sabou
Co-Founder and Partner
Amra is one of the Founders, Partners and driving forces behind Stanley & Co. Lawyers. With an extensive background in Family law, Amra has successfully handled a range of matters, from Property Settlements and Parenting to intricate matters like Parentage and Relocation.
Amra is a strategic thinker who goes beyond conventional approaches. Recognising that every matter is unique, she provides clients with strategic solutions and realistic advice, ensuring that the best outcomes are not just promised but achieved.
Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her emphasis on alternative dispute resolution. Amra believes in empowering families by seeking resolutions outside of the courtroom being a naturally accredited mediator.
In the circumstance where Court is required, Amra brings over 12 years of seasoned litigation experience. Her representation is marked by tenacity, knowledge, and an unyielding commitment to securing the best outcomes for her clients.
Beyond her legal work at Stanley & Co. Lawyers, Amra passionately serves as a Board Member of WestSide Lawyers, a Community Legal Centre that provides representation to disadvantaged individuals.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
- Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- St John’s First Aid Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (AIFLAM)
- Collaboratively Trained Practitioner
Experience
- Advising and representing De facto couples
- Conducting and successfully negotiating complex property settlements
- Property settlements involving businesses and farming
- Advising and successfully negotiating children’s matters
- Advising and successfully negotiating grandparent’s rights
- Proceedings under the Hague Convention on International Relocation
- National relocation matters
- Recovery orders
- Preparing for and representing parties in their divorce hearings
- Providing assistance to parties regarding child support issues
- Spousal maintenance matters
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Mediation
- Consent Orders
- Parenting Plans & Parenting Orders
- Contravention and enforcement applications
Professional Associations
- Board Member of WestSide Lawyers
- Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
- Member of the Family Law Committee of the Law Society of South Australia
- Member of the Law Society of South Australia
- Accredited Mediator through AIFLAM
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
- Member of the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Member of the Adelaide Collaboration Practice Group
Awards
- 2024 Partner of the Year Awards, Finalist for Family Law Partner of the Year
- 2023 Women in Law Awards, Finalist for Family Law Partner of the Year
- 2023 Doyle Guide, Recommended family law firm
- 2021 BDO Fast Movers Awards – 8th place
- 2022 BDO Fast Movers Awards – 22nd place
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Parenting Matters
- Child Support
- De Facto Relationships
- Property Settlement
- Grandparent’s Rights
- International Relocation (Hague Convention)
- National Relocation
- Spousal Maintenance
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