Legal Aid, Children's Court, Conveyancing, Family Law Links

 

l Aid NSW Application Questions

 

 

 

Legal Aid NSW Application Form

 

 

 

Means Test Indicator

 

 

 

How can Legal Aid NSW help me?

 

 

Family Violence Law Help

 

 

 

Staying Safe

 

 

 

Apprehended Violence Orders AVO’s

 

 

 

Info for kids about AVO’s

 

 

 

Online or Technology Abuse

 

 

 

Local Help for Women in Coffs Harbour

 

 

 

Local Help for Men in Coffs Harbour

 

 

Parenting after separation

 

 

 

Going To Mediation

 

 

 

Mediation with Legal Aid NSW

 

 

 

Parenting Plans

 

 

 

What is a Property Settlement?

 

 

 

Family Breakdown and Debt

 

 

 

Family Violence & Family Law Help

 

 

 

What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer

 

 

 

Info for grandparents

 

 

Marriages Families & Separation

 

 

 

Federal Circuit Court of Australia on Family Law

 

 

 

Court room dos & don’ts

 

 

Info on Settle Me App

 

 

 

Solicitor vs Conveyancer

 

 

 

The sale process

 

 

 

All about e-conveyancing

 

 

Info for kids under 12

 

 

 

Kids over 12 get their own lawyer

 

 

 

Info for Aboriginal kids over 12

 

 

 

Parents info on Going to Children’s Court

 

 

 

Info to get your kids back

 

 

 

Not happy with a decision?

 

All links provide information of a general nature and do not replace individual legal advice specific to your life. You should not rely on information of a general nature. If you want legal advice for your life: contact Coffs Law Co. to discuss your individual circumstances.

 

 

 

Coffs Law Co. - links to information on Family Court, Children's Court of NSW, Legal Aid NSW and property conveyancing.

 

In Australia, divorce, parenting and financial issues are dealt with separately.   You don’t need to be divorced before your parenting and financial dispute can be resolved.

 

 

 

Family law is notoriously emotional, let’s face it – there is nothing more personal than your kids and the property you worked hard for.  It’s hard to be objective when you are in the thick of it.  Coffs Law Co is here to provide that objectivity.  We tell it to you straight.

 

 

 

Coffs Law Co. do not want you confused about the law and your position.  We want you to understand so you feel empowered to reach resolution on your terms.  We explain the law so you get it.  We explain how it applies to your individual circumstances so you know what you may expect.  We listen to what results you want to achieve then we set out the options you can pursue and the likely outcomes.  This collaboration of information sharing allows us to achieve resolution on your terms in line with the law.

 

At your first appointment it’s about getting to know you and your family situation.  It’s also about you getting to know us and working out how we can help you.

 

 

 

We’ll need information about your relationship: When it started? When it finally finished?  How many children do you share?  What’s going on now with the kids?   What’s keeping you up at night about this?  Are you coping financially?  Are you frightened?

 

 

 

From our initial discussions we’ll develop a priority list of topics to provide you legal advice on, and if needed we’ll hook you up with support services that can help you emotionally and financially during this period of distress.

 

 

 

If you wish to be assessed for eligibility for Legal Aid NSW funding, bring along your three most recent months of bank statements, your most recent Centrelink Income Statement and if you are working your three most recent payslips.  If you are not eligible for Legal Aid NSW funding, we’ll also discuss the costs that will be involved to provide you legal services for specific circumstances.

 

 

 

Finally, Coffs Law Co. will keep all your conversations with us confidential unless you authorise us otherwise.  Coffs Law Co. is a safe space without judgement, for us to work together to ensure your understanding and empowerment in family law matters.

 

Death is the only certainty in life.  It’s important to prepare for.

 

 

 

Preparation is key to ensure your wishes are honoured. Who do you want looking after your children, or your pets? Who do you want to get Aunty Marjorie’s 1368 Ming Dynasty vase that’s been in the family forever? Who is going to make sure your loved one receive what you want to leave to them? These are the questions we will help you with in drafting your Will to ensure your wishes are enacted when the inevitable happens.

 

 

 

It’s also a fact of life that death often brings out the money hungry family and friends.  If your prepare in advance this can save or at least minimise your preferred loved ones from the distress of scrupulous family and friends. Coffs Law Co can provide you advice on how to ensure such claims can be defeated or minimised when undertaking estate planning.

 

Appointing an Attorney and a Guardian can make difficult choices easier for you and the rest of your family, particularly when there is a sudden change in circumstance.

 

 

 

An Attorney appointed by you in your Enduring Power of Attorney will be able to make your financial decisions (within the limitations) which is particularly important when you are unable to make these decisions for yourself and the bills keep rolling in.  It is important the person you choose is aware of your financial situation and is able to manage your finances in a manner that will ensure your financial stability.

 

 

 

A Guardian appointed by you in your Appointment of Enduring Guardian will be able to make your health and welfare decisions (within limitations set by you) at times when you are unable to make these decisions for yourself.  It is important that the person you nominate knows clearly what you position is in relation to end of life care treatments to ensure they can assertively progress your health care in line with your wishes.

 

 

 

It helps if everybody in your family know who you have nominated as your Attorney and as your Guardian to contact when circumstances change.

 

It’s an exciting time buying a property, either a house or unit, but it can also be stressful.  For most people it’s the biggest purchase of their lives, you don’t want to get ripped off!  Coffs Law Co. are here to ensure that doesn’t happen.

 

 

 

When you first start looking for a property to buy, Coffs Law Co. recommend you meet with us, so we can explain the purchase process.  We’ll help you know what to do, what reports you ought to get, and how to make “an offer they can’t refuse”.

 

 

 

Once you’ve had your offer accepted we provide you independent legal advice on the contract, explaining it in everyday language so you know what you are getting into.

 

 

 

Coffs Law Co. also provides e-conveyancing through PEXA, where you can follow your purchase process through to settlement on the Settle Me App.

 

 

 

Coffs Law Co. charge a competitive fixed price for legal services to purchase, and you will always be afforded the services of a solicitor throughout your experience.

 

Selling your home to move along the property ladder can be a period of anticipation and tension.  Before you can list your property for sale, you’ll need a contract drawn up in compliance with the law.  Coffs Law Co. do this efficiently and quickly to get your house on the market as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Working collaboratively with you and your estate agent, Coffs Law Co. will guide you through the process of selling to make it a seamless transaction.  This is particularly so now with electronic conveyancing where you can track your sale through the Settle Me App.

 

 

 

Coffs Law Co. charge a competitive fixed price for legal services to sell your home, and you will always be afforded the services of a solicitor throughout your experience to address any questions you may have.