5 Facts about Coastal Lawyers

5 Facts about Coastal Lawyers

by | Apr 27, 2022 | Coastal Lawyers

Did you know? 5 facts about Coastal Lawyers

1. We have over 50 verified client reviews? Head over to our website to check them out.

2. We practice in all areas of criminal law, family law and estate planning? Book in a free 15 minute chat online.

3. Coastal Lawyers was founded by a former criminal prosecutor with over a decade experience.

4. Did you know you can book a 1 hour Strategy Session online and pay via credit card for $330? This is perfect for those wanting some initial advice pre or post separation or heading to court.

5. Did you know our office looks more like a day spa than a traditional lawyers office.

Bonus Fun Fact for making it to the end: Between us we have worked at McDonald’s, in the Police, at Target, in child care, as a beautician, as a barista and as a wedding stylist. We are a multi-skilled bunch. .
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The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.

The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.

by | Apr 27, 2022 | Family Law, Parenting

I always remind my clients, that when you are going through a separation do not talk to your children in any type of negative way about their other parent or their extended family.

Your children are half of them whether you like it or not.

Denigrating the other parent sends a message to your child that you are rejecting a part of them. A very special part of who they are.

Is it easy when you are going through a separation and feeling big emotions yourself? Absolutely not but no-one said parenting is easy.

If you are feeling big emotions and triggers that is completely normal and you should reach out to a professional to help guide you through those emotions.

Your child should never feel like they are in the middle or responsible for their parents emotions. Childhood is short and we want to allow them that carefree innocence as long as possible.

Remember it is your responsibility to shield them from that.

If you are going through a separation or divorce and would like a heart centred and child focussed approach then book in a 1 hour Strategy Session at Coastal Lawyers.

Coastal Lawyers are Central Coast based family lawyers with boutique offices conveniently located at Gosford.

We can guide you through all aspects of family law including parenting, property settlement and divorce.

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Terrigal Women of the Year Nominee 2022- Kristal Naividi

Terrigal Women of the Year Nominee 2022- Kristal Naividi

by | Mar 8, 2022 | Coastal Lawyers

Thank you so much to Adam Crouch MP @adamcrouchmp for a wonderful afternoon celebrating the Terrigal Women of the Year Nominees.

Our founder Kristal Naividi was absolutely blown away to be a nominee amongst an incredible bunch of Central Coast women who are achieving incredible things for our community.

And to the winner @lovelikegabe. You are absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing the story of your beautiful son. We look forward to being able to support you in spreading the word about your incredible charity.

The person with the higher level of consciousness has the responsibility to lead

by | Mar 2, 2022 | Coastal Lawyers, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting

“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 “normal” will look like.

Often when couples seperate they are not at the same “stage” in the process.

I have talked before to so many of my clients about how experts compare the separation process to the grieving process.

• Shock and denial
• Pain and guilt
• Anger and bargaining
• Depression
• The upward turn
• Reconstruction and working through
• Acceptance and hope

Anyone who has been through a separation can probably really relate to the above waves of emotion.

So the next time you a navigating different areas of your separation, take a moment to consider how you can control your actions and behaviours because we all know we can’t control anyone else’s.

And if you need help with your separation then you can always jump online and book a 1 hour strategy session.

10 years today

10 years today

by | 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 huge hug.

I would tell her, you will survive this.

Not only will you survive, but you will also thrive in spite of this.

The light past this darkness is blindingly bright.

The family violence will stop and you will break the intergenerational trauma for your children and their children.

You will be the maker of your own beautiful destiny.

One day you will smile more than you currently cry.

And most importantly you are worthy beyond words, so don’t believe anything they say.

If I could give any advice to someone studying law or wanting to pursue any big dream no matter how big or how small it is simply to “back yourself”. 

I am sorry if you did not have the family or friendships that you deserved. I am sorry if people who were supposed to protect you, hurt you. I am sorry that you didn’t get the opportunities that others received. But I see you. I see that you are worthy. I see that you can do amazing things.

We are all gifted with unique talents and qualities. We are all placed on this earth to have our own unique journeys. It is our birth right to harness those skills and talents and to bring joy and happiness to the world with our unique skills. 

So please don’t be afraid to chase those big beautiful dreams….. you might just be surprised at what you can achieve. 

Kristal xx

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Strategic Imbalance

Strategic Imbalance

by | Oct 20, 2020 | ,

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!