by Kristal | Feb 4, 2021 | Traffic law
FINES There’s a (New) Fine Line for Those Doing it Tough need a central coast traffic lawyer? There is a (new) fine line for those doing it tough On 1 July 2020, NSW rolled out a new policy enabling persons supported by social security and experiencing financial...
by Kristal | Aug 26, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers
Don’t be afraid of removing your training wheels. During lockdown my husband and I had the privilege of teaching our eldest son how to ride a bike without training wheels. It really got me thinking about how learning new things is hard. It’s scary There are scrapes,...
by Kristal | Aug 26, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers
A decade as a lawyer!! And just like that I have been a lawyer for a whole decade. I never imagined 10 years ago that I would be the owner of my very own law firm. If I could go back in time, I would give that lonely and scared little girl in public housing a...
by Kristal | Aug 18, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills
Kristal and Olivia from Coastal Lawyers sat down with Ryan from Strateqic Advisory to talk about how financial planning and estate planning go together like shoes and socks. watch video FREE ESTATE PLANNING DISCOVERY CALL IS YOUR ESTATE PLANNING IN ORDER? WILLS....
by Kristal | Jun 30, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers, Family Law
Coastal Lawyers Heart centred. ❤️ Solution focussed. ✅ People generally don’t come bursting through our doors in celebration. (That’s okay we don’t take it personally). Whether you find yourself calling us for a criminal law matter or you have a family law...
by Kristal | Jun 30, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers, Parenting
Parent arrangements are one of the major conflicts in divorce and separation. Reducing the conflict during this emotional time is essential to effective parenting and this is where a family can look to a co-parenting app to help. Co-parenting apps are a very effective...
by Kristal | Jun 29, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers, Property Settlement
1. The tax man: That’s right when your formalise your property settlement by way of consent orders or Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) then certain tax consequences will flow. Most commonly a stamp duty exemption generally applies in respect of property made...
by Kristal | Jun 29, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers
The short answer is yes, yes and yes! Before you go to mediation (and believe me we are ALL about Mediation at Coastal Lawyers! We love it. Why? Because it will save your sanity by reducing the amount of time that you are actively in conflict with your former...
by Kristal | Jun 28, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers
Lockdowns suck but that doesn’t mean you can’t get some important things done. After the lockdown haze lifts and the reality of homeschooling sinks in, it’s time to get some things done that you have probably been putting off. 1. Marie Condo your wardrobe I get so...
by Kristal | Jun 28, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers, Family Law
Court Fees for Family Law matters set to increase. Court fees for Family Law matters are set to increase on 1 July 2021. What are family court fees? They are the fees you are required to pay directly to the court when you have a family law matter. For...
by Kristal | Jun 28, 2021 | Coastal Lawyers
How to Change Your Name (Without the Headache) Namesplus is an awesome new business that helps take the headache out of changing your name after getting married or divorced. Genius, right? Namesplus Services To help you navigate your change of name, Namesplus provides...
