Family lawyers in Wollongong
First, the 5 firms we picked in Wollongong, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 5
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
DGB Lawyers provides family, criminal, property & conveyancing, wills & estates, commercial and surrogacy law services in Wollongong. The firm has been helping the people of the Illawarra since 1955.
What the firm says it handles
- Financial settlements
- Parenting matters
- Maintenance
- Divorce
- Surrogacy
- Adoption
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- Child support
- De-facto relationships
Why we picked it
A long-standing Wollongong firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the Leading band for family law in Wollongong and Southern NSW, with Lorelle Longbottom ranked Leading.
- Office
- 102/38-40 Stewart Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Marr Family Lawyers provides legal advice and support on family law matters. It is based in Wollongong with an office in Kiama and serves Wollongong, greater Illawarra, South Coast, Sydney, interstate and overseas.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Children's living arrangements
- Parenting disputes
- Spouse maintenance
- Child support
- Adult child maintenance
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- Divorce order
Why we picked it
A Wollongong family-law boutique that Doyle's Guide puts in the Leading band, with Kate Marr ranked Leading, and which says it has an accredited specialist in family law.
- Office
- Suite 5, 156-160 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Mitchell Family Lawyers
WollongongMitchell Family Lawyers is a family law practice in Wollongong that assists people dealing with relationship breakdowns and parenting arrangements. The firm says it delivers information and options to begin the process towards a final resolution and provides family law services.
What the firm says it handles
- Parenting disputes
- Property settlement and division
- Divorce
- Child support
- Spouse maintenance
- Adoption
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- Estate planning
Why we picked it
A Wollongong family-law practice that Doyle's Guide puts in the Leading band, with Shae Mitchell ranked Leading.
- Office
- Level 1/79 Church Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Rossi Simicic Lawyers is a Wollongong-based firm that specialises in Family Law. The practice is an all female partnered firm with over 40 years of collective experience.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce and separation
- De facto relationships
- Property settlements
- Spousal maintenance
- Superannuation splitting
- Children’s matters
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- Mediation
- Arbitration
Why we picked it
A Wollongong family-law boutique that Doyle's Guide puts in the Leading band, with Luciana Rossi ranked Leading and Tiana Simicic recommended.
- Office
- Unit 7, 36/42 Auburn Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Kells
Wollongong- 32 lawyers
Kells is a full-service legal practice providing legal services across Sydney and the Illawarra region. The firm has operated for more than five decades.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce
- Child custody and child support
- Property settlements
- Family violence and AVO
- Conveyancing
- Criminal law
Why we picked it
A larger Illawarra and Sydney firm that Doyle's Guide recommends for family law in Wollongong, with partner Peter Chodat, a Law Society accredited specialist in family law, also listed.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Recommended family & divorce law firm (Kells), Wollongong & Southern NSW (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Peter Chodat (Kells, Wollongong) listed Recommended (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's own profile: Peter Chodat is a partner and a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 14-18 Auburn Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees · No win, no fee
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- LawAccess NSW (Legal Aid NSW)
Free legal information and referral by phone or chat, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm; the starting point for Legal Aid NSW help.
1300 888 529
- Women's Legal Service NSW
Free, confidential legal help for women in NSW, including family law and domestic violence; phone lines open 9am-4:30pm on weekdays.
02 8745 6988
- Illawarra Legal Centre
Free community legal centre in Wollongong; services include general legal advice, a domestic and family violence service and financial counselling.
02 4276 1939
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When you need a family lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer:
- You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed.
- You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends.
- A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter.
Questions about family lawyers in Wollongong
- How does Zoe pick family lawyers in Wollongong?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does family law cover?
- Separation and relationship breakdown: parenting arrangements for children, dividing property and finances, and family violence orders that run alongside those matters. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a family lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a family lawyer: You have separated and parenting arrangements for your children are unclear or disputed; You need to divide property or finances after a relationship ends; A family violence order is running alongside a parenting or property matter. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for family matters in Wollongong?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists LawAccess NSW (Legal Aid NSW), Women's Legal Service NSW and Illawarra Legal Centre under free options.
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