About
They may have won battles, but we won the war.
Leading Family and Divorce Lawyers
Melbourne’s top family law firm
Coote Family Lawyers is one of Australia’s most-awarded divorce and family law firms. Established in Melbourne in 2002, and led by Founder Gillian Coote and Partners Gary Yan and Annelis Bos, the firm includes seven Accredited Family Law Specialists and the pioneer of family law in Australia, Ian Mawson QC.
Coote Family Lawyers is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as one of the country’s preeminent family law firms. The esteemed legal directory also consistently acknowledges our solicitors for their individual expertise in family law.
We’ll get you to the other side
Our primary aim is to provide a level of client care rarely found in top-tier, multi-disciplinary law firms. We tailor our approach to your needs, guiding you through the legal system during what can be a very challenging period of your life.
Our experienced team of specialists offer supportive and pragmatic counsel in all areas of divorce and family law, including children’s arrangements, property settlements, child support, de facto and same-sex relationships, autonomous ageing, conveyancing and wills and estates.
We empower you with access to an established network of psychologists, accountants, financial planners, buyer advocates, conveyancers, superannuation specialists, and wills and probate specialists.
At Coote Family Lawyers, we’ll get you to the other side.
We provide a full range of family law services, covering: