East Coast Family Lawyers, located on the Central Coast of NSW, specialise in matters relating to families, specifically family law matters, wills and estates and estate disputes. We believe this single focus is to our client's advantage, in the way their case is strategically prepared and presented.
Our approach is to be empathetic, professional and always focussed on achieving the best possible result for our clients. We pride ourselves on our sensitivity and compassion, as well as our ability to deliver a high level of service and accurate advice. Our goal is to ensure that we use all available resources to avoid going to court and to ensure that the waters are as calm as possible for you and your family.
Our approach is to be empathetic, professional and always focussed on achieving the best possible result for our clients. We pride ourselves on our sensitivity and compassion, as well as our ability to deliver a high level of service and accurate advice. Our goal is to ensure that we use all available resources to avoid going to court and to ensure that the waters are as calm as possible for you and your family.
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Property & Financial Settlements
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Following separation, you will likely need to make arrangements to divide your property and separate your finances. You can begin negotiating a property settlement at any time after you separate from your spouse or de facto partner. If you and your former spouse or de facto partner are able to reach an agreement about the division of your property, you can formalise your agreement by applying for Consent Orders to be approved by the Court.
Spousal Maintenance
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When couples separate, particularly in cases where finances are intermingled or where one party has been out of the workforce to raise children, it is common for one party to be at a financial disadvantage. This is because there is now the cost of running two households on the same income previously used for one household.
Parenting Matters
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In the absence of family violence, it is presumed that both parents will have equal shared parental responsibility for their child or children. This means that both parents have an equal role in making decisions about major long-term issues affecting the child such as where a child goes to school, major health issues or religious upbringing.
Family Dispute Resolution
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Changes have been made to the family law system to encourage parents to develop cooperative parenting solutions without going to Court. Family dispute resolution is a practical way for separating families to try to resolve any disagreements and make arrangements for the future. This may involve counselling, conciliation, reconciliation, mediation and arbitration.
Children’s Living & Time Arrangements
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A parenting plan is a written agreement that sets out parenting arrangements for children and it is worked out and agreed jointly. Unlike parenting orders, a parenting plan is not binding and enforceable and there are no consequences for breaching the parenting plan. If you are seeking legally enforceable arrangements, you can make an Application for Consent Orders which are approved by the court.
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