East Coast Family Lawyers

08/04/2023

When life hands you lemons...throw them back and ask for chocolate! 🍫

29/03/2023

Our monthly newsletter on the latest in Family Law, Wills and Estates and our practice generally has just been published.

We invite you to go to our website to read the latest newsletter. You can subscribe and the newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every month.

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We would like to share with our subscribers the recent updates the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have made to their Court lists, particularly the recently established Court list known as the Critical Incidents List.  The Critical Incidents List is dedicated to family law application...

07/02/2023

Our monthly newsletter on the latest in Family Law, Wills and Estates and our practice generally has just been published.

We invite you to go to our website to read the latest newsletter. You can subscribe and the newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every month.

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We have been busy updating our skills here at East Coast Family Lawyers.  In April 2022, our Principal Kathy Matri underwent training and qualified to become a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Again, in November 2022 she underwent further training to become an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution ...

06/02/2023

Following the breakdown of a relationship, there is often a lot of mistrust between parties and this is particularly relevant where one party thinks that the other party is trying to hide some of their assets.

In a family law property settlement, the most important legal requirement is for each person to provide “full and frank disclosure”.

Read our article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gS-iNzq6

Following the breakdown of a relationship, there is often a lot of mistrust between parties and this is particularly relevant where one party thinks that the other party is trying to hide some of their assets. In a family law property settlement, the most important legal requirement is for each pers...

06/12/2022

Our monthly newsletter on the latest in Family Law, Wills and Estates and our practice generally has just been published.

We invite you to go to our website to read the latest newsletter. You can subscribe and the newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every month.

It has been another year full of ups and downs at East Coast Family Lawyers both for our staff and for our clients.   The silver lining is however, that we can now go about our business in a relatively normal fashion given the lockdowns are behind us. The other positive news is of course, that we ...

13/10/2022

Our team are taking One Foot Forward this October for mental health research.

Being in family law we see clients at both there worst and best. We see clients with the most amazing support network but we also become some of our clients support network.

For those who don’t have the resources, Black Dog Institute are here to help.

Please donate below to help the Black Dog Institute support those dealing with mental health. We appreciate the support from you all!

https://www.onefootforward.org.au/so/1256/12

30/09/2022

Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience symptoms of mental illness each year?
In fact, every day in Australia, 8 people will die by su***de.
Mental illness can be debilitating and can have a devastating impact on not only those living with it, but those around them.
This October, our team is taking part in One Foot Forward to show people living with mental illness that they are not alone.
We're walking to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute to support crucial mental health research and support services to help Australians impacted by mental illness and su***de.
Please support our challenge by making a donation through this page... it would really mean a lot.
Together, we can create a mentally healthier world, for everyone.

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Together, we can show people living with a mental illness that they are not alone.

21/09/2022

We are so thrilled to be Finalists in The Local Business Awards for the 3rd year running.

Family Law is a tough gig, and we strive to provide our clients a smooth and stress free process.

Thank you for everyone that took the time to vote for us. We truly appreciate it ❤️

15/09/2022

Social media – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and the like – can be a lot of fun and have become an accepted part of modern life. Many of us use such forms of electronic communication to share the exciting, as well as the banal events in our lives, to express our views and to stay in touch with loved ones. But what happens when people going through a relationship breakdown take to social media?

Read our article below for more information.

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Social media – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and the like – can be a lot of fun and have become an accepted part of modern life. Many of us use such forms of electronic communication to share the exciting, as well as the banal events in our lives, to express our views and to stay... Rea...

13/09/2022

Our monthly newsletter on the latest in Family Law, Wills and Estates and our practice generally has just been published.

We invite you to go to our website to read the latest newsletter. You can subscribe and the newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every month.

In August, 2022 our firm celebrated 10 years since we first opened our doors. There were only 2 of us to start with situated in Baker St Gosford before purchasing and fitting out the lovely offices our practice is now housed in at the Riverside Business Centre.  On reflecting on those 10 years the ...

07/09/2022

Do you need to go to mediation if you and your ex partner cannot agree on parenting matters? The short answer; yes, unless there is an exemption.

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23/08/2022

Do you have to divide your property 50/50?

There is no presumption that your asset pool should be split 50/50 after separation. What percentage split a person is entitled to will ultimately depend on the facts of each matter.

Swipe to see some of the factors that are considered when determining each parties’ percentage entitlements.