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Heart centred and solution focussed family lawyers. Book a family law stratgey session‘Your now is not your forever’.
The breakdown of your relationship, marriage or family unit can be one of the most emotionally, financially and spiritually draining experiences of your life.
The thought of reaching out for help can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t need to be.
At Coastal Lawyers, we offer a judgment-free and confidential space where you can discuss your unique situation. We will guide you through the process with empathy and understanding.
We are passionate about encouraging negotiations, preserving the co-parenting relationship and avoiding court where possible.
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Our Services
Coastal Lawyers can assist you with all areas of Estate Planning including uyour Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian
Fixed Fee Divorce
You can lodge an ‘Application for Divorce’ 12 months after the date of separation.
At Coastal Lawyers, we offer a a fixed fee divorce package starting at $1,100 (plus court filing fee).
Property
It is important to remember that time limits apply to bring a property settlement.
Parenting
Coastal Lawyers are passionate about assisting you to preserve your co-parenting relationship and reducing any conflict for your children.
Maintance + Child Support
A maintenance application can be a helpful application if you do not have immediate access to finances or financial support after separation.
We can also guide you through the Child Support process including drafting Child Support Agreements.
Domestic Violence
Coastal Lawyers can provide you with legal advice and representation not only in your family law matter but any associated ADVO proceedings.
Kristal is on the Legal Aid domestic violence panel.
Negotiations
Many clients find it easier to have a lawyer negotiate with their former partner on their behalf.
Negotiation can take the place in the form of legally assisted mediation, correspondence with your former partner or assisting you with advice ‘behind the scenes’.
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How It Works
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“The breakdown of a relationship doesn’t need to be viewed as a personal failure. It can be embraced as a new beginning.”
— Coastal Lawyers.
Coastal Lawyers- Blog
Thoughts and musings on law and life from the Coastal Lawyers team.
Coastal Lawyers: Central Coast Family Lawyers
Coastal Lawyers are heart-centred and solution focussed family lawyers.
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Parenting arrangements are one of the major conflicts in divorce and separation. Reducing conflict during this emotional time is essential to effective parenting. This is where technology can assist.
Court Fees for Family Law matters set to increase
Court fees for Family Law matters are set to increase on 1 July 2021.
Children’s Wishes and Views in Family Law Matters
How are the views of the child taken into account in family law matters?
Parenting Arrangements: What are my options?
From Parenting Plans to Consent Orders. How do you navigate the different parenting arrangements post separation?
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are our most common frequently asked questions (FAQ) answered.
Separated but not alone. Where to find help!
Ending a relationship, whether be a separation or a divorce, can be a pretty rough time personally and financially. But there are services who can help.
Foreign Divorce and Division of Property
Foreign divorce and property settlement
Money, Money, Money – Brilliant!
The new year is the perfect time to get your finances in order and we are loving the new Money Brilliant App.
Strategic Imbalance
There is so much focus in our modern world (particularly on mums) to have “balance”. I mean of course we have to balance work, home, kids, social life, exercise, eating right and doing all of the things and make sure that every area of life is in perfect flow at all times!
But that’s bull!