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Annelis Bos

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Annelis Bos

Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Full credit goes to you for your intelligent, compassionate and strong approach.  We were amazed with your blend of brains, obvious skill and experience, and heart.

Annelis Bos - Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Annelis is a highly talented Family Lawyer Partner who has sound multi-disciplinary legal experience as a result of her background.  She is also a great communicator who is fearless and straightforward in her representation; but remains compassionate in her dealings with both her clients and her opponents.

In 2013 she joined Coote Family Lawyers, where her holistic advice is highly sought after. Her broad legal training is invaluable when family law matters impact other aspects of clients’ lives. In 2019, Annelis was appointed a Partner of the firm.

Annelis is a talented litigator with expertise in both financial and children’s cases. Her pragmatic approach with both clients and other practitioners, and determination to find  the optimum outcome for her clients, have contributed to her reputation as a leader in the field.

Annelis is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law.  She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Law Council of Australia, Family Law Section.  She presents regularly to the Profession on numerous aspects of the Family Law Act.

 

Law Institute of Victoria - Accredited Family Law Specialists

 

Read what our clients have to say

Thank you Tom and Annelis for your help, you made this whole process way smoother than I ever imagined.

Annelis is the warrior we all need in our corner.

Thank you kindly for all you have done for us.

You and Emmy have honestly changed our lives and allowed us to live freely and without worries. The girls don’t see their father much at all now and know how to handle it when they do. You’ve allowed us 3 to grow stronger and have given us the confidence to be who we are and enjoy a happy life. Both children have aspirations to follow in your footsteps and help future generations who may go through domestic violence.

(Child 1) is an assertive young lady who has picked up drumming and karate, and is able to defend herself quickly and voice her opinions. (Child 2)’s self-belief has grown so much and she has just received the honour of a scholarship for her secondary schooling. She actually spoke about how she will advocate for domestic violence victims at her interview. I am confidently running my own business, teaching successfully and have recently got engaged to a kind and supportive man that the girls adore and have chosen to call ‘Dad’. We’re all really excited about our future and we just can’t thank you and your team enough for your hard work, persistence and assistance in sorting things out for us.

I have recommended Coote Family Lawyers to many friends and will be in touch again if we require any future assistance.

Much gratitude always.

Thank you very much for negotiating this outcome for me, I am very pleased and appreciate the quick turnaround (from your end), and the amount of money saved, as well as the previous time I now have with my daughter.

I must take this opportunity to thank you both for the assistance you gave to me over the last twelve months or so with the Legal Matters that I had to deal with. Your professionalism and empathy was very much appreciated all of which allowed me to finalise my parents’ Estate matters with my sanity in tack.

I hope you all have a great break and that the new year is kind to you both.

I am so very grateful for all the support and insight you have provided me over the last two years and the sensitivity and care which you have given me throughout. I really appreciate the time we have worked together. Thank you.

I want to briefly thank the firm for how exceptional the service provided by Georgia, Annelis and the team has been; as relatively straightforward as conveyancing may be, you've assisted me, my partner and my mum in our various home purchases over the last three years, and have more than once gone above and beyond for us throughout the process.

Thank you to Annelis and Georgia for making the legal side of this move so easy! I moved into the apartment yesterday and it would be fair to say that I am a little bit tired! But exhilarated.

Thanks again.

Dear Tom and Annelis,

Thank you sincerely for all the kind support and for everything you have done. I am forever grateful to you.

Dear Georgia and Annelis,

Thank you so much for making this whole process easy. I really appreciate your excellent communication and your attention to detail. It was a pleasure to do business with you.

Bonnie and Annelis,

It’s Saturday morning and I’m sitting with my latte at a café, thinking back to the last 10 years. It will become a blur and only remembered as the past learning experience.

Thank you both for your brains and support. What you have both achieved for my boys and me is something I never believed could happen. Priceless. Moving forward for us finally.

Cheers ladies! Life is great.

I am so pleased that I was recommended your company. You were so welcoming right from the start.

I would like to acknowledge that you and Georgia navigated the various hurdles that the company ownership and change by NAB’s loan structure gave with aplomb.

Thank you very much for your support and advice over the journey of the last 5 years. I have very much appreciated it. I can never thank you enough.

Thank you ladies! I owe it all to you. Annelis and Emmy I couldn’t and would have done it without you both. From our first meeting it became obvious that you two would be a force to be reckoned with. Professional, ethical and realistic with a sprinkle of Emmy’s empathy was the perfect recipe for me to take the leap and explore this unknown territory. What a ride, it has been like therapy for me. I’m forever grateful to you both and your team for making the journey a supportive one, for always being available and for being so kind to me! Keep being awesome ladies, love your work!!

Thank you for your professionalism, promptness and empathy during this difficult time.

Fabulous and thanks kindly to you both Annelis and Emmy.

The girls and I are honestly, so full of gratitude to you both.

I want to thank you for the fantastic work on my family Law matter and cannot thank you enough, forever grateful to you.

My sincere thanks to Bonnie, Annelis and Georgia. Your services have been professional, prompt and efficient.

Thank you Annelis
You remain so calm and caring, no wonder you are so good at your job.

Thank you so much for your assistance on the settlement. It was very reassuring to know we were in good hands.

Forgive me for the wording, but myself and family cannot thank you enough for everything you have done.... This was the most difficult time in my life without any doubt … I sit back now and can’t work out how I actually got thru it all , but one thing I do know Is If it wasn’t for you , I would never have got thru it your guidance and even just a phone call was enough for me to instantly feel better and keep on moving forward...

I was at the point, up until your phone call today, of complete and utter despair; - all hope had been shattered. I wasn’t able to see any future, any way out of the current downward spiral. Your confidence today, the factual way in which you presented the reality of my situation, has allowed me to restore faith.

I appreciate the honest conversation today, your understanding of my circumstances and helping me get focused again.

Thank you Annelis and Emily for your great service. I really appreciate your help a lot during these stressful times.

I had a phonecall this morning with you regarding myself and my ex, our divorce application papers and court details.

I just wanted to thank you so much for your support and your expertise in regards to my situation and providing me with information for the next steps forward.

You have certainly helped me breathe today and be able to get a sense I can move forward without having to really endure a process I was not looking forward to.

I also really appreciate the time, at short notice, you provided me this morning. I am very grateful.

I will certainly be recommending you in the future for your professionalism and compassion.

Can you please pass my appreciation also to Ping for the initial phone calls to myself and also to my new partner, who made the initial call for information.

Thank you so much again.

A sincere thank you for all your work on this, made so much more difficult during these COVID restrictions. Also thank you for all the updated information regarding after settlement.

Hello Annelis and Emily,

What a momentous day! I will send another letter, but thanking you all in getting to this position. I know it has not been easy, and you needed on more than one occasion to act as part psychologist with me. However, I look back and know the right advice was given and I thank you for that so I can start to move on in part with my life.

I can guarantee a meal with one, maybe two bottles of Grange :)

I wanted to take the time to write to thank you and Emmy for your assistance in finalizing the matter in regards to my late husband’s estate.

Your patience, professionalism and understanding regarding this matter put me at ease right from the start at this very difficult time, which I am forever grateful for.

I was referred to Coote Family Lawyers from a family friend, and it was the best decision to contact you and have you act on my behalf. I will not hesitate to refer others to you in the future.

Thanks for assisting with the discharge and refinancing of my home.

Your support and assistance has enabled the process to be completed easily.

Thank you Annelis. You have been amazing! I can’t thank you enough for your patience and support getting me through this tough road.

You are a wonderful solicitor and I would refer anyone going through a divorce to you.

All the best and take care during these tough times.

I just wanted to start with a huge thank you to you and Victoria for your patience, professionalism and for getting me out of my awful situation. So grateful having you on my team.

Thank you so much Annelis and Georgia, for all your assistance with our purchase. We really appreciated all your help and it made the whole process stress free.

A huge thank you to Annelis and Georgia for helping me through this very challenging time in my life. I am so grateful for the outcome we had and have you both to thank for this.

Thanks Annelis and Georgia, you both made something which I thought was going to be very difficult an extremely smooth process.

Annelis is amazing to work with and I felt throughout the process that I was supported by the best in the industry. I loved her candid approach and very much appreciated her expertise as it became necessary to work through unique challenges.

Your advice and the supportive and professional way that you delivered that advice has been perfect, and it is truly appreciated.

Both Annelis and Emmy have guided me through this emotional and personally difficult process in such an amazingly professional and careful manner.

I truly appreciated everything they both have done to bring this to a successful conclusion.

I would have had no hope of seeing my kids for months if it wasn’t for Annelis. Thank you so much.

Your guidance and perspective has helped me in so many ways beyond the financial outcome, thank you.

The quality of services Annelis and Emmy provided me made an extremely challenging process as manageable as is possible. I felt they were across the details of my case at all times which provided a great sense of confidence and peace of mind.

I am so very grateful for Annelis and Emmy’s innovate attitude. Their ability to envision m proposed approach and collaborate with me in achieving a very respectable and successful outcome has been a highly esteeming experience for me.

The respect Annelis and Emmy showed me and my brother at all times and their ability to assist us to share the load was a key part of the process.

Thank you Annelis and all your team for your support, time, effort and expertise. I am exceptionally happy.

Sending huge hugs to Annelis and Emmy – you have done an amazing job!

Thank you so much Annelis and Emmy for each of your exceptional contributions.

Hi Annelis, not sure if you remember me, but you helped sort out my situation a couple of years ago.

I’m just sending a quick note to thank you.

With your efforts, I now have a very successful business, employing close to 70 people.

So, from a position of rock bottom, I now have a bright future.

Thank you and I hope you have a great Easter.

 

 

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

Doyle's Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers - Melbourne 2024

Recommended - Annelis Bos

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.

 

Doyle's Guide - Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyers - Victoria 2024 (Recommended)

Doyle's Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyers - Victoria 2024

Recommended - Annelis Bos

The 2024 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.

 

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Doyle's Guide - Parenting and Children's Matters Lawyers - Victoria 2023 (Recommended) 

Doyle's Parenting and Children's Matters Lawyers - Victoria 2023

Recommended - Annelis Bos

The 2023 listing of leading Victoria 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 - Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne 2021 

Doyle's Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne, 2021

Recommended - Annelis Bos

The 2021 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.

 

Doyle's Guide - Recommended Parenting and Children’s Matters Lawyer – Victoria 2021

Annelis Bos - Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Victoria, 2021

Recommended - Annelis Bos 

The 2021 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.

 

Recommended - Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne, 2020 

Annelis has been awarded Doyle's Recommended Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne, 2020

The 2020 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.

 

Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Victoria, 2020 

Annelis has been awarded Doyle's Recommended Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Victoria, 2020

The 2020 listing of leading Victoria 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.

 

 

 

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