Boutique Family Lawyers on the Central Coast NSW
Based in Erina, Coastal Lawyers provides clear, practical family law advice to clients across the Central Coast NSW.
Why Us?
Over 20 Years of Combined Experience in Family & Criminal Law
With more than 20 years of combined experience in law, investigations, advocacy and mediation, Coastal Lawyers are leading family and criminal lawyers on the Central Coast. Located in Erina NSW.
A Holistic and Trauma-Informed Approach to Law
Coastal Lawyers are heart-centred, trauma-informed Central Coast family and criminal lawyers who take a solution-focused approach to individual client we support. We support clients across Gosford, Wyong, Newcastle and surrounding areas with clear, practical legal guidance.
Say goodbye to legal funding stress with Just Fund
Providing transparent, easy to understand pricing for all family law, criminal defence and traffic matters. As an accredited law firm with Just Fund we offer legal fee funding solutions to make quality family law litigation and representation more accessible.
Legal Support Without the Overwhelm
At Coastal Lawyers, we give clients frank and honest legal advice about the likely outcome of their case and transparent guidance on fees and costs for each option.
Book Your Appointment Online in Minutes
At Coastal Lawyers, we use the latest legal technology to support our Central Coast clients, including secure online client portals and innovative legal funding solutions.
Boutique Erina Offices with In Person, Video & Phone Appointments
Our Erina office is easily accessible for Central Coast clients, and we offer video appointments for those needing remote legal support.
Our Appointments
Clarity Call
Book a complimentary 15-minute Clarity Call to discuss your family law matter with a member of our team and learn how Coastal Lawyers can assist.
Strategy Session
A paid 1-hour, face-to-face initial consultation with a Coastal Lawyers solicitor, delivering tailored legal advice for family law, criminal defence or traffic matters on the Central Coast.
AS FEATURED ON
Nice to Meet you!
If you’ve found yourself in the twilight hours searching for “Lawyers on the Central Coast”, or asking trusted friends, family or a Facebook group for that unicorn experienced Central Coast family lawyer, rejoice you’ve arrived.
Whether you are at the very beginning of your separation journey, in the thick of parenting or property negotiations, or facing a pressing legal challenge, Coastal Lawyers in Erina on the Central Coast NSW are here to help.
Our team has supported hundreds of Central Coast families through the emotional and legal ups and downs of separation, providing clear guidance, compassionate support and practical solutions.
We offer two different initial appointments, so you can choose the option that best suits your current circumstances and level of support.
If you’re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or simply prefer to speak with a real human, call us on 1300 271 289. Our dedicated Central Coast team is ready to help you take the next step with confidence.
Family Law
Litigation Representation
We are passionate and experienced court advocates, providing representation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) for clients across the Central Coast. Understanding how stressful family court proceedings can be, we offer clear, transparent pricing, comprehensive legal advice, and strategic guidance designed to achieve the best possible outcomes for you and your children.
Our lawyers represent clients in all aspects of family law litigation — including commencing and responding to proceedings, attending directions and interim hearings, and running final hearings in both parenting and property matters.
Parenting Negotiations
Kristal, our Principal and Founder, is an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and highly experienced Central Coast family lawyer who is dedicated to keeping children at the centre of every parenting matter.
We can assist you to negotiate a child-focused, age-appropriate parenting arrangement that supports a positive and safe co-parenting relationship.
Once agreement is reached, we ensure it is properly formalised into a Parenting Plan or Consent Orders for clarity, legal protection and long-term consistency.
Let Coastal Lawyers assist you in achieving the positive co-parenting relationship you desire.
Property Negotiations
Coastal Lawyers are experienced Central Coast family lawyers offering a strategic and systematic approach to resolving property settlement disputes from straightforward separations to complex matters involving significant contributions, inheritances, business interests, trusts, companies and high-net-worth clients.
We provide comprehensive representation in all aspects of family law property settlements, ensuring full financial disclosure, fair and evidence-based outcomes, and legally binding agreements such as Consent Orders or Binding Child Support Agreements (BCSAs) to protect your rights and finalise your settlement with confidence.
Your home of Fixed Fee Divorce on the Central Coast
Coastal Lawyers make the divorce process simple and stress-free with our straightforward fixed fee divorce service. As experienced Central Coast divorce lawyers, we handle your entire application from start to finish including drafting your divorce application, preparing and arranging service, completing any required affidavits, and providing legal representation at your FCFCOA Divorce Hearing if needed.
Our fixed fee model ensures clarity, affordability and confidence, so you can finalise your divorce without unnecessary stress or uncertainty.
Legally Assisted Mediation Central Coast
Our Principal and Founder, Kristal, is an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and Accredited Mediator, with a genuine passion for helping families resolve conflict through mediation.
As an experienced Central Coast family lawyer and mediator, we have extensive experience guiding clients through complex parenting and property mediations, achieving positive, sustainable outcomes that help families avoid court or confidently step out of the litigation system.
Looking for Fixed Fee Estate Planning on the Central Coast
When going through a separation or divorce, updating your estate planning including your Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship documents is essential but often overlooked.
Coastal Lawyers offer fixed fee estate planning packages for clients across the Central Coast, ensuring your wishes are protected and your affairs are legally secure during and after your family law matter.
Book your free clarity call today to learn more.
Appointments
Clarity Call
Our Clarity Call is a complimentary call (up to 15 minutes) with a member of our team to discuss your family law matter to see how we may be able to assist.
Strategy Session
A 1 hour face to face meeting with a lawyer to provide you with legal advice in respect of your legal problem.
Coastal Lawyers Client Reviews
Finalists 2023: Regional Lawyer
Our Principal Kristal was announced as one of only 3 finalists for Regional Lawyer NSW by the Women Lawyers Association.
Criminal Law
Coastal Lawyers was founded by a former NSW police officer and prosecutor, bringing over 20 years of combined experience in criminal law, investigations and advocacy. As experienced Central Coast criminal defence lawyers, we appear regularly in the Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court of New South Wales, providing strong, confident representation for our clients.
We have a proven track record of achieving excellent outcomes, including having charges withdrawn, dismissed due to insufficient evidence, or resolved by way of non-conviction, conditional release orders, and other favourable sentencing options.
Our team is also highly experienced in applications under the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act, including Section 14 Applications, helping eligible clients have their matters diverted away from the criminal justice system.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, obtaining early legal advice from an experienced Central Coast criminal lawyer is often crucial to securing the best possible outcome.
Who Are We?
Coastal Lawyers are heart-centred, solution-focused Central Coast lawyers located in sunny Erina NSW.
What does this mean for you?
It means we do things differently. We provide the clear, practical legal advice you expect from an experienced lawyer — and the emotional support you may not expect but often need during times of transition.
As a holistic and trauma-informed law firm, we understand that separation, family law disputes and criminal matters are not just legal problems — they are emotional experiences. Supporting you through both is at the core of our practice.
Founded by a former prosecutor and former police officer, with over 20 years of combined experience, we bring deep expertise across family law, criminal law, and everything in between.
Our Principal and Founder, Kristal, holds a Master of Laws (Family Law) and is a collaboratively trained family lawyer and Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). She is passionate about resolving family law matters outside of court through negotiation, legally assisted mediation, and collaborative practice, helping families find calm, child-focused pathways forward.
We offer face-to-face appointments at our boutique Erina offices — described by clients as “like visiting a trusted friend’s home” — as well as video and telephone consultations for your convenience. Our offices are welcoming, calm, and always stocked with snacks.
You can book an appointment online with the click of a button.
So, whenever you’re ready — let’s get started.
Worried About Legal Fees?
If you are concerned about your ability to pay your legal fees or interested in flexibly managing payment, you may have options. One option is obtaining a loan from a family law funder such as JustFund. In certain circumstances, JustFund can provide a loan to pay your legal fees and these funds are repaid once your property settlement is complete. To find out whether this option is suitable to your situation and budget, further information can be obtained from our firm or at http://www.justfund.com.au.
A Little Bit About Us?
Heart-Centred, Solution-Focused Lawyers on the Central Coast
People generally don’t come to lawyers for criminal law and family law advice in celebration. (That’s okay we don’t take it personally).
But talking to a lawyer doesn’t need to be overwhelming or scary. We just happen to know a lot about a particular topic, in this case the law and how it effects you.
At Coastal Lawyers, we give our client’s frank and practical legal advice. We are human’s, parents and spouses too. We bring our life experience to our role as legal advisers and advocates.
We offer a judgement free and confidential space where you can discuss your legal problems, have your legal questions answered and make informed decisions about your unique situation.
Our clients are busy people who are often juggling work and families. This is why we use technology to make the process of getting legal advice simple and convenient.
We use phone and video calls to regularly keep our clients updated. As well as face to face appointments at our Erina offices as required.
We also use the latest legal technology including online bookings and payment options. Email and text messages to remind clients about their upcoming appointments and court dates. As well as a secure client portal so clients can conveniently view court documents and correspondence.
Reaching out to a lawyer can be overwhelming but early legal advice is often crucial to the success of your matter.
“You can google your way through or you can speak with an expert from the beginning. Early legal advice is crucial to the success of your case”
– Coastal Lawyers
Clarity Call
A complimentary call (up to 15 minutes) with a member of our team to discuss your family law matter and how we may be able to assist you.
Strategy Session
A 1 hour face to face meeting with a lawyer to provide you with legal advice in respect of your legal problem.