“The person with the higher level of consciousness has the responsibility to lead” Wow! Just wow! This Kerwin Rae quote really rang true to me particularly for my family law clients. Kerwin was discussing how important boundaries are. Boundaries after separation are even more significant or important because by setting boundaries then we teach people how to treat us. We show people what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour. We take control of what the new

WATCH OUR VIDEO Do you have a dog? Or maybe a cat? Or perhaps a cranky axolotl named Stanley? If so, you’re one of the 63% of Australians who have a pet at home. You love, care for, and most likely take an excessive number of photographs of your pet on the regular – but have you thought about what might happen to them if you were to pass away? Here at Coastal Lawyers, we

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, bumps and falls.   There are tantrums.  There are methods that work and methods that are epic fails.  There are moments when you throw down that bike, throw

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 huge hug. I would tell her, you will survive this. Not only will you survive, but you will

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. POWER OF ATTORNEY. ENDURING GUARDIANSHIPS   Coastal Lawyers can assist you with all your estate planning needs. What exactly is estate planning? Think wills, power of attorney and enduring guardianships. Not exactly sure what

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 matter, chances are you are stressed, anxious and are looking for help. At Coastal Lawyers, we have been described as cool, calm and collected. Because of our experience as advocates and lawyers,

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 tool in managing the day-to-day arrangements of the care of children. Co-parenting apps can assist with such things as calendars, medical history, money, and messaging. There are several apps available, some

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 pursuant to family law orders  At Coastal Lawyers we always recommend that our clients work closely with an accountant so that they get the full tax benefits associated with any property settlement.  

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 partner. Meaning you can move on with the job or co-parenting or moving forward with your life.  And the second reason is it will save you

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 much satisfaction from cleaning out my wardrobe. Out with the old and make room for those late-night online shopping purchases (if we can’t go out then we have

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 example; to obtain a divorce the fee you need to pay the court now will increase from $930 to $940 (or $310) if

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