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Legal Representation, Tailored to You

At Devine Murdoch Lawyers, we believe that working with a lawyer should feel personal — not transactional. We’re a boutique firm based in Murray Bridge, proudly serving clients across South Australia with real-world advice, not cookie-cutter solutions.

Our firm was built on the belief that everyone deserves access to experienced legal counsel — whether you’re working through a family dispute, facing criminal charges, or planning for the future. With 10+ years of combined legal experience, we don’t hide behind branding — we lead with care, clarity, and commitment.

Legal Services We Offer

Our practice is focused on everyday legal matters — the kind that impact real lives. Whether you’re seeking help with parenting arrangements, need defence in a criminal matter, or want to put an estate plan in place, we’re here to help.

  • Family Law

    We offer clear, sensible advice and practical solutions to help you navigate parenting arrangements, property settlements, and separation with confidence.

  • Criminal Law

    We provide strong, practical legal representation to protect your rights and guide you through every stage of the criminal justice process.

  • Wills and Estates

    We guide you to plan ahead ensuring your wishes are known and respected.

  • Care and Protection Orders

    We provide calm, experienced guidance and strong advocacy to help you understand your rights, navigate the legal process.

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Not Just Your Lawyers – Your Advocates

We’re not a big city firm with revolving staff and unreachable partners. We’re a close-knit, community-based legal team that values integrity, transparency, and follow-through.

  • We appear in Local, Adelaide and Suburban courts
  • Accredited to accept Legal Aid grants
  • Recognised in Murray Bridge parents groups for great family law representation
  • Straightforward advice without the fluff
  • Quick turnaround and responsive communication
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Questions and Answers

Driving whilst disqualified or suspended is a serious criminal offence in South Australia. Penalties often include imprisonment for repeat or aggravated offences and sometimes an extension of the licence disqualification period.  It’s important to seek legal advice immediately to understand your options and any possible defences.

Aggravated assault in South Australia refers to an assault that involves specific aggravating circumstances, such as the use of a weapon, causing serious injury, or assaulting a particular class of person (like a police officer or spouse). Common assault involves threatening or applying force to another person without lawful excuse, where the harm caused is minimal or no injury occurs.

An Intervention Order is a court order designed to protect someone from abuse, harassment, or violence by placing restrictions on the behaviour of another person. If you’ve been served with one, you can challenge it by attending court, presenting your side of the story, and seeking legal advice to oppose the order or vary its conditions.

Breaching an Intervention Order is a criminal offence in South Australia, and whether you’re granted bail will depend on the seriousness of the breach and your prior history. In many cases, the court may consider you a risk to the protected person, so it’s important to get legal advice immediately to improve your chances of securing bail.

Property is divided based on what’s fair — not automatically 50/50. The court considers contributions (financial and non-financial), future needs, and what’s just and equitable in your circumstances.

Not always. Many parenting matters are resolved through mediation or mutual agreement, and can be made legally binding with consent orders — avoiding the need for court.

A parenting plan is an informal written agreement, while a consent order is approved by the Family Court and legally enforceable.

You must be separated for at least 12 months before applying for divorce in Australia, even if you still live under the same roof.

Yes — a valid will ensures your wishes are followed and can help reduce stress and conflict for your loved ones. Without one, your estate is distributed under a legal formula that might not reflect your intentions.

A power of attorney allows someone to make legal and financial decisions for you, while an advance care directive covers your healthcare and lifestyle decisions if you can’t make them yourself.

You can, but DIY wills often lead to disputes or are found to be invalid. Having a lawyer draft your will ensures it meets legal requirements and accurately reflects your wishes.

An executor manages your estate after death — this includes applying for probate (if needed), paying debts, and distributing assets according to your will.

DCP may contact you if there are concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing. It doesn’t always mean you’ve done something wrong, but it’s important to get legal advice before responding.

It’s a meeting organised by DCP to discuss concerns and make a plan for a child’s care. You have the right to bring a lawyer or support person to help you during the process.

If the Youth Court makes an order, DCP may take over decision-making for the child, either temporarily or until they turn 18, depending on the circumstances.

Yes — you have the right to challenge decisions in court, including applications for care and protection orders. Getting legal advice early can help protect your rights and your child’s interests.

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Born from the Community We Serve

Our lawyers don’t commute out from the city – they live local to Murray Bridge. We know the local courts, the people, and the practical challenges our clients face.

When you work with us, you’re getting legal support from people who genuinely care about this community and the outcomes you walk away with.