At Coote Family Lawyers, we'll get you to the other side.
A Leading Family Law Firm in Melbourne
Coote Family Lawyers stands out as Melbourne's leading family law firm, consistently recognised by esteemed legal directory Doyle's Guide as one of Australia's preeminent practices. Led by experienced and compassionate lawyers, we provide comprehensive and personalized guidance through all aspects of family law.
Our Expertise
Our team of Accredited Family Law Specialists offers supportive and pragmatic counsel in a variety of areas, including:
- Divorce & Asset Division: We guide clients through the process of finalising the terms of their divorce settlement, including the division of assets, childcare arrangements, and spousal maintenance.
- De Facto Relationships: We provide expert advice and representation to de facto couples in all aspects of their relationship breakdown.
- Child Support & Spousal Maintenance: We understand the emotional and financial complexities associated with these issues, and offer empathetic guidance to clients pursuing or defending such orders.
- Children's Arrangements: We prioritise open communication and collaborative solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for children affected by family separation.
- Property Settlements: Our lawyers have extensive experience navigating complex property arrangements, including those involving companies and trusts.
- Same-Sex Relationships: We are committed to supporting and advocating for the unique needs of same-sex couples during separation and divorce.
Our People
At Coote Family Lawyers, we believe in building strong relationships with our clients. Our team of experienced lawyers are approachable, clear in communication, fearless in litigation, and committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each case.
Our team comprises:
- Gillian Coote: A respected family lawyer with over 30 years of experience. Regularly ranked among Australia's preeminent family lawyers.
- Gary Yan: An accomplished family lawyer and skilled litigator. Dual qualified in Australia and the UK.
- Annelis Bos: A multi-talented lawyer with experience across family law, wills & estates, and conveyancing.
- Aisling Clifford: A dedicated lawyer with experience in family law and litigation.
- Suzanne Jones: Partner and Head of Estate Planning, with over 30 years of expertise in wills & estates.
Proven Results
Coote Family Lawyers is committed to ensuring that our clients achieve the best possible outcomes in their family law matters. We are known for our empathetic approach, legal expertise, and determination to guide our clients through every step of the process.
Summary of Coote Family Lawyers Reviews
Emmy Langmaid and Gillian Coote of Coote Family Lawyers were praised for their empathy, professional support, and outstanding service during difficult times in clients' lives. Their commitment to ensuring clients' best interests were represented and achieving fair legal advice were highlighted. Additionally, Georgia Aanensen was commended for her professionalism and prompt service in handling property conveyancing.
However, some clients had negative experiences with the firm, citing lack of care for clients' interests, manipulation, and high fees. One client mentioned that the firm seemed to focus on keeping clients in court to generate more fees and that they worked against clients' interests.

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