Family Lawyer Northcote

Looking for a Family Lawyer in Northcote?

Rowan Skinner is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria, bringing over 30 years of experience to his practice—including 15 years as a trial barrister at the Victorian Bar.

Our main office is located on Collins Street, but we also welcome clients to our Queens Parade office near Northcote, an ideal option for those seeking a more discreet setting. If preferred, we can also arrange Zoom appointments for your convenience.

In addition to family law, we offer criminal law services to Northcote residents, including advice and representation for intervention orders (IVOs) and family violence matters.

Your first consultation is obligation-free and is designed to help us understand the key details of your relationship or dispute and assess likely outcomes. There’s no pressure to proceed further.

We also encourage clients to take a “reality check” approach, making sure expectations around divorce, property settlement, and parenting matters are grounded in practical legal outcomes. 

Our Family Law Services for Northcote clients include:

• Parenting and child custody arrangements

• Property division and financial settlements

• Child support and spousal maintenance

• Divorce applications

• Relocation applications involving children

• Intervention orders and injunctions

• Binding Financial Agreements (pre- and post-nuptial)

• Surrogacy and donor agreements

Some clients prefer working with a lawyer outside their immediate neighbourhood for greater privacy. Our Queens Parade office offers just that—close enough to Northcote, but far enough to keep your matters discreet.