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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Jared Dorans
Dec 28, 2021
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Darryl Davis
Nov 13, 2021
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Matt Robinson
Aug 06, 2021
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Waste of time and money. Very nice when seeking business, but very short and aloof when wanting things done. The boss often unavailable, or doesn't return calls, and after 3 months dealing and progressing nowhere, I got fed up and left... sadly the standard in Gosford is not great and in someway I blame my self for being lazy when searching for a solicitor and just using someone local, but i guess poor service is not something you can forecast at times.
Hopefully ECFL take onboard the feedback, learn from it, and get back to helping clients, rather than what seems to be just helping them selves
Hopefully ECFL take onboard the feedback, learn from it, and get back to helping clients, rather than what seems to be just helping them selves
Janice Ha
Jan 15, 2020
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Paul Walker
Nov 30, 2019
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Tiana Burnham
Sep 21, 2019
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Angie Primmer
Jul 23, 2019
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Erin Kemp
May 27, 2019
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The process of family law proceedings is overwhelming, draining and all consuming at times. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I was recommended to speak with Kathy at East Coast Family Lawyers and I immediately felt hopeful again. What an amazing, empowering team they are! They constantly gave me practical advice always maintained communication when necessary and gave me moral support to get me through the tough times. I really can't recommend them highly enough!
