At Coastal Lawyers you won’t get the traditional approach. We are avocado 🥑. Some people will love our approach and it wont be for others. I want people to leave Coastal Lawyers feeling seen, heard and listened too. We use a “new law model” and do things differently. We invest time in our clients getting to know them and their stories. We get to the core of what is driving our clients decisions and truly

Parenting Plan or Consent Orders?  What is a parenting plan? It is an agreement in writing signed by both parties and dated.  What is are consent orders?  Consent Orders are an agreement in writing which has been approved by the Court.  What is on the difference between a parenting plan and consent orders?  There are a few differences between parenting plans and consent orders which we have set out in our infographic below.  If you

9 years ago today I was admitted as a lawyer in the Supreme Court but statistically the odds were against me. My mum had me at 19. Young love didn’t last and my parents separated shortly after. My well meaning parents and step parents did the best they could amid a complex concoction of family violence, alcoholism and mental illness. They say it takes a village to raise a child. And my village was housing

COURT IMPOSED FINES EXPLAINED BY COASTAL LAWYERS… If you have pleaded guilty to a criminal or traffic offence or if you have been found guilty of an offence then a Magistrate (if you are in the Local Court) or a Judge (if you are in the District Court) will need to sentence you. A number of sentence options are available to a court when dealing with a person before them (known as the offender at

‘I am just going to duck in and grab the paper” Many of us could be breaking the law every day and not even realise it. Ever quickly ran into the newsagent to buy the paper on a Sunday? What about popping in to pay for petrol? Or maybe it was your shout to grab the 4 x soy lattes (extra hot) from your local cafe? If you’ve done any of the above and left

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO COURT? Life isn’t perfect but your outfit can be! Going to court? Not sure what to wear? At Coastal Lawyers we are quite the fashionable bunch (or maybe we just like good old fashioned practical advice that people can use). So here it is, Coastal Lawyers top fashion court trends for 2021 (and beyond). DON’T GET TOO COMFORTABLE Wear what makes you feel comfortable BUT…..not too comfortable. It is not

Divorce Party? A divorce party is when you celebrate your divorce with a party or event. It is one of those ideas that you either love or you think is in poor taste. Either way they are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. While it certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, depending on the reasons for your divorce, it may be an empowering experience. The celebration of a new beginning and a fresh start. Now that

Below is a snapshot of the Good Behaviour licence system in NSW.  WHO ARE COASTAL LAWYERS?  Coastal Lawyers are central coast family lawyers. We offer representation in all areas of family law including divorce, parenting property and maintenance.  Written by Kristal Principal Lawyer & Founder of Coastal Lawyers Kristal was admitted as a lawyer in 2011. A former prosecutor, she has a Diploma in Law. A Graduate Certificate in Criminal Practice and is currently completing