Christine Leahy

Family Law Solicitor & Barrister; Principal CJLFamilyLaw

Adelaide, SA

About Christine

Christine Leahy, an accomplished Family Law Solicitor and Barrister with more than two decades of experience, serves as the Principal of CJLFamilyLaw. Holding an LLB and a BA (Hons) from the University of Adelaide, Christine has established her legal career across Adelaide and Melbourne, with a profound focus on family law matters. Her expertise spans complex property settlements, child support, financial agreements, and the intricate rights within defacto and same-sex relationships. Christine's approach is grounded in high professional and ethical standards, delivering services that embody respect, integrity, and honesty. She values each client's unique narrative, offering a progressive and open-minded approach sensitive to gender, ethnic, cultural, and lifestyle considerations. Her practice not only addresses the legal intricacies of family dynamics but also offers support in associated areas such as wills and conveyancing. Admitted to practice in 1997, Christine's legal journey began in commercial litigation before fully dedicating her career to family law in 2000. She is skilled in navigating parenting arrangements, including relocation, domestic violence, and child protection issues, ensuring that every case is approached with diligence and empathy. As a member of the Law Society of South Australia and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, Christine remains committed to keeping abreast of the latest developments in family law to benefit her clients. Christine's dedication to delivering cost-effective legal solutions while maintaining the highest standards of service makes her a trusted advisor and advocate in family law matters. She utilises a range of legal pathways, from negotiation and mediation to court proceedings when necessary, to achieve favourable outcomes for her clients.