John Lewis
Senior Associate
John is an experienced family lawyer, a nationally accredited mediator, and a member of both the Law Society of South Australia and the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section). John provides advice on all family matters including divorce, children, parenting and property.
He has a strong personal commitment to his clients and believes in providing clear practical advice to achieve the best outcome.
Prior to practicing law, John’s careers included military service consisting of two tours of service with the United Nations in Cambodia and senior roles in the private and public sector including as Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition.
Beyond his legal expertise, John serves as member for several boards including as chairman for Rostrevor College and is actively involved in serving his community.
Education & Training
- Graduate – The Royal Military College Duntroon
- Bachelor of Arts (Politics & English) – University of NSW
- Bachelor of Laws – University of New England
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law (NSW)
- Monash/Mt Eliza Business School – Association Management Program
- Mediation Training – Resolution Institute
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
- Member of the Law Society of South Australia
- Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
- Board Chairman at Rostrevor College
- Committee Member at Oakbank Racing Club
- Player Advocate at Adelaide Football League Tribunal
- Member of the Veterans Review Board (Commonwealth Government)
- Member of the Adelaide Convention & Tourism Authority
- Board Member of the International College of Hotel Management (Academic Board)
- Board Member of the Catholic Special Schools
Previous Board and Committee Memberships
- Rostrevor College (Chairman)
- Veterans Review Board (Commonwealth Government appointment)
- Adelaide Convention & Tourism Authority
- International College of Hotel Management (Academic Board)
- Oakbank Racing Club
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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