Alicia Furman

Alicia Furman stands as the Principal at DBCO, bringing a wealth of expertise from her 20-year legal career, predominantly in Family Law. Since her admission to practice in 2005, Alicia has devoted her efforts to this field, initially honing her skills within the Family Law Department of a distinguished Commercial Law firm. Her journey at DBCO commenced in 2008, where her focus has been on intricate children's matters and complex property settlements, particularly involving small businesses and valuation aspects, encompassing both marital and de facto contexts. A recognized authority in Family Law, Alicia is an Accredited Specialist and has served as a Deputy Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Law Society of South Australia. Her exceptional contributions have been consistently honoured by Doyle’s Guide, where she has been acknowledged as a Leading Lawyer in Parenting, Custody and Children's matters in South Australia from 2019 through 2022. Her status was elevated to Preeminent in 2023, a ranking she has maintained through to 2025. Alicia's career trajectory includes pivotal roles, beginning as an Associate at Lynch Meyer, where she specialised in matrimonial and defacto law. Her role encompassed complex property settlements, children's issues related to residence and custody, and the drafting of legal agreements such as Prenuptial and Binding Financial Agreements. Her experience also extends to domestic partnerships, cohabitation agreements, relocation matters, and wills and estates. Her academic foundation was laid at the University of Adelaide, where Alicia completed a double degree in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, with specialisations in English, History, and Law. This academic and professional journey has crafted Alicia into a prominent figure in the legal community, offering expert guidance and representation in the nuanced field of Family Law.