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Aisling Clifford

DILIGENT | REASSURING
Aisling Clifford

Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Over the moon - your fees are so modest!

Aisling Clifford - Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Aisling has exclusively practised family law since 2012. She has a thorough and astute understanding of case law, including in the appellate jurisdiction.

She is a diligent advocate for clients with a soothing, reassuring manner.  

Aisling commenced her career in 2009 as an Associate in the (now) Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.  She joined Coote Family Lawyers in 2018 and was made a Partner in 2022.  She is adept in all aspects of family law, including property and parenting matters, allegations of abuse, de-facto relationships and financial agreements.  

A Law Institute Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Aisling is a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Victoria, the Law Institute of Victoria and Victorian Women Lawyers.

 

Read what our clients have to say

Dear Bonnie and Aisling,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you Bonnie, Aisling and all the people involved over the years.  Thanks you for all your hard work to dedication in assisting me with my separation from my ex-husband. Your expertise, guidance, and support throughout the process have been invaluable, and I cannot thank you enough for helping me navigate through this challenging time.

I still find it hard to believe that the chapter of my life with my ex-husband has come to an end, but having you by my side every step of the way has made the transition smoother and more manageable. Your professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail have not gone unnoticed, and I am truly grateful for the care and effort you have put into my case.

Your commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me has been unwavering, and I feel fortunate to have had you as my legal representative during this difficult time. Your expertise and guidance have provided me with the peace of mind and confidence I needed to move forward with this new chapter in my life.

Once again, thank you for everything you have done for me. Your support has meant the world to me, and I am so grateful for all that you have done. I will always be thankful for your help and guidance during this challenging time.

I want to thank you so much for all that you have done for me over these many very difficult months. (Jane) kept me well informed about your very intelligent and carefully thought-out advice. Yesterday clearly demonstrated to me exactly what she meant.

You made me feel comfortable during what was a rather tense afternoon.

I do hope to see you and Gillian here very soon.

Warmly

Thanks so much for your email and the clear explanation of costs. I do appreciate the transparent and helpful way you have helped me minimize costs to date. Thank you.

Thanks again for your guidance and support throughout this process. It's been full on for me, but your experience is a calming influence.

I am extremely grateful for your support and guidance through a very challenging time personally, not just with legal advice but in general as I have had to come to terms with the situation. You helped enormously in helping me feel safe and reclaim the feeling/belief of my rights which had been eroded.

We would like to thank you immensely for your hard work and dedication in getting this matter rectified in a timely manner. We greatly appreciate everything that you have done for us.

Thank you so much to both yourself and Gill. I now have a much better understanding of the family law act and feel so much more empowered.

Your work and professionalism has been nothing short of brilliant. Thank you so very much.

I can’t express enough how much I value and appreciate everything you have done for me and the kids and what an incredible support you have been.

Thanks so much for your (and the team’s) help along the way. It was very professional/efficient and overall I’m very satisfied with the final outcome. If I have a need for any future family legal services down the track (e.g. wills/estate planning?), I’ll be sure to get in contact.

 

 

Doyle's Guide - Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers - Melbourne 2024 (Recommended)

Doyle's Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers - Melbourne 2024

Recommended - Aisling Clifford

The 2024 listing of leading Melbourne Family & Divorce Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of family law, matrimonial, parenting, property and spousal maintenance matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

 

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Doyle's Guide - Family & Divorce Lawyers - Melbourne 2023 (Leading) 

Doyle's Family & Divorce Lawyers - Melbourne 2023

Leading - Aisling Clifford

The 2023 listing of leading Melbourne Family & Divorce Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of family law, matrimonial, parenting, property and spousal maintenance matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

 

Recommended Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne, 2022 

Doyle's Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne, 2022

Recommended - Aisling Clifford 

The 2022 listing of leading Melbourne Family & Divorce Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of family law, matrimonial, parenting, property and spousal maintenance matters in the Victorian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

 

Recommended Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Victoria, 2022 

Doyle's Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyer - Victoria 2022

Recommended - Aisling Clifford 

The 2022 listing of leading Victorian Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers details individuals who have been specifically highlighted for their expertise, abilities and experience in complex parenting/child custody issues and disputes. These rankings also include individuals with experience acting as an independent Children’s Lawyer in relation to matters that may include, but are not limited to, family violence, physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children. Individuals included in our broader Family Law rankings may also possess significant skill with respect to parenting matters however have not been identified for such.

 

Doyle's Guide - Rising Star Family Lawyer, Melbourne 2021

Family Law Rising Stars – Victoria, 2021

Aisling Clifford

The 2021 listing of Victorian Family Law Rising Stars details individuals practising across Family, Divorce, Parenting and Matrimonial matters within the Victorian legal market who, while not included in our Leading Family or Parenting Lawyer Rankings have been specifically noted as being a “Rising Star” within the aforementioned areas. Often these individuals, while still operating at an extremely high level of professionalism and ability, may well be more affordable than many of the individuals listed in our our Leading Family Lawyer rankings.

 

 

Law Institute of Victoria - Accredited Family Law Specialists  

 

 

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