Family Lawyers in Melbourne

Family Lawyers for Separation, Divorce, Parenting and Property Matters

Get practical and compassionate legal guidance from the Jay & Co team. Based in Hallam, we help clients understand their options, protect their interests and take the next step with confidence.

30+ Years Experience • 1000+ Successful Matters • Award-Winning Representation

Clear Guidance Through Difficult Family Law Matters

When family circumstances change, having the right legal support can make a significant difference. Jay & Co assists clients with practical advice, careful preparation and strong representation across a range of family law matters.

Our team works to help clients understand their rights, make informed decisions and move through the legal process with confidence. Whether your matter involves divorce, parenting arrangements, property division, consent orders or court proceedings, we can provide clear advice and support at each stage.

We assist with:

Binding Financial Agreements

Divorce Applications and Processes

Family Violence Intervention Orders for Applicant & Respondents

Section 60i Certification

Family Law Mediation

Consent Orders for Property Subdivision, Spousal Maintenance & Child Custody

Court Applications for Recovery Orders

Contested Family Law Litigation & Court Representation

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Pascalis Dimopoulos
June 28, 2026
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Amazing service and legal advice provided by Esan. He was very caring, compassionate and well versed within the legal field of his specialisation.
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Wayne L
June 27, 2026
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Very professional team with decades of experience, they specialize in Family law, they’re also very down to earth, and happy to meet face to face at their Hallam office. Great work team!
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Yan L
June 27, 2026
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What a great team for any Family Law related matter, Esan and the team is highly professional, very knowledgeable and extremely reassuring to work with. Very happy result!
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roshane de silva
June 27, 2026
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I contacted Esan during a turbulent time in my life to seek assistance in navigating the circumstances I was going through. He provided myself with precise advice within a very short period of time as time was of the essence. I highly recommend Esan as a prudent criminal law pre prisoner to seek advice from. Thank you.
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Catt Li
June 26, 2026
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Had an great experience with them, highly recommended for criminal law and barrister needs.
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Liyan
June 26, 2026
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Had a great experience with Esan, very reassuring, highly recommended.
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Wayne Li
June 25, 2026
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Esan is a great with over a decade of experience and very down to earth.
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Joshua Regueira
June 24, 2026
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I highly recommend Jay & Co Solicitors. They have supported me throughout many court appearances and have always been professional, reliable, and easy to contact whenever I needed assistance. A special thank you to Raisa, Akshay, Esan, and Naveen for their hard work, guidance, and support throughout the process. Their communication, dedication, and commitment to helping me achieve the best possible outcome were greatly appreciated. Thank you to the entire team at Jay & Co Solicitors for all your help. - Joshua Regueira :)
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bigrambutans V
June 20, 2026
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I recently sought legal assistance from Esan at Jay & Co Barristers and Solicitors and had the best experience. Such a contrast to previous experiences with other lawyers who aren’t upfront about what to expect, including about fees and legal costs. Esan was an absolute pleasure to deal with, completely transparent about options, the process and honest about expectations and how best to handle the matter. I received sound advice, and Esan was always contactable when I needed further advice, or got back in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Esan and the team at Jay & Co Barristers and Solicitors to anyone seeking legal advice and assistance.
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Stephan (Jordan)
June 10, 2026
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I honestly called the wrong type of lawyers but they were so so nice and still gave me great resources that i had to write a review!

Why Families Choose Jay & Co

When a family matter affects your children, finances or future, you need more than legal knowledge. You need a legal team that listens carefully, explains your options clearly and prepares every step with purpose.

Jay & Co combines experienced legal leadership, strong advocacy and compassionate support to help you make informed decisions and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Experienced Legal Leadership

Benefit from decades of legal experience and practical guidance through complex family law matters.

Clear, Practical Advice

Get straightforward advice that helps you understand your options and make informed decisions.

Strong Preparation and Advocacy

Your matter is prepared carefully, with a clear focus on protecting your interests.

Genuine Human Support

Receive calm, respectful and compassionate support at every stage of the process.

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Only The Finest

Meet Our Lawyers

Jay & Co is a firm that prides itself on its service to the community, members of the public and always upholding the Rule of Law for 30+ years.

Having been a firm that encompassed Barristers and Solicitors who have Specialised in Civil and Criminal Law, it’s acquiesced to a clientele from various socio-economic backgrounds with a wide varying number of legal issues and queries.

Mr. Esan Pilai

Director & Principal
Criminal & Family Lawyer

Mr. Akshay Bhakta

Criminal Defence & Family Lawyer

Ms. Raisa Alam

Criminal Defence & Family Lawyer

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