Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers
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Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers is a highly respected law firm powered by women. Our team of legal experts have extensive experience in various areas of law including Family Law, Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Injury Compensation, Property Law & Conveyancing, and Wills & Estates. With office locations in Camden, Narellan, Campbelltown, Tahmoor and Wollongong with hot offices in Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle. At Coutts, we maintain a high standard of three core values: care, communication, and clarity. These values serve as a guiding light for each client, and we ensure that they remain at the forefront of all solutions we provide. Our core value system places people first, and we are proud to be recognised as the legal business of choice in New South Wales with numerous awards to our name.
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What we specialise in
Divorce
We assist our clients through every stage of the divorce process, from legal planning to the restructuring of their assets, allowing them to move on with their life. We also then refer our clients to the Wills & Estates Department to assist with the restructuring of their Will. The team of Family Lawyers are equipped to provide you with expert knowledge and advice relating to your divorce. We can also give you extensive information on your legal rights when filing for divorce.
Separation
The Family Law Team at Coutts are highly committed and determined to achieve an outcome that is in our client’s best interests. We appreciate that family law matters can be stressful and overwhelming, but we aim to provide you with informative and comprehensive advice to assist you at every step of the process. We assist our clients through every stage of the divorce process, from legal planning to the restructuring of their assets, allowing them to move on with their life. We also then refer our clients to the Wills & Estates Team to restructure their Wills.
Parenting matters
Under the Family Law Act, lawyers need to look at lots of information prior to assessing what is right for children, however, the main priority is always what is in the children’s best interests.
Parenting after Separation
Under the Family Law Act, lawyers need to look at lots of information prior to assessing what is right for children, however, the main priority is always what is in the children’s best interests.
Binding Child Support agreements
The Family Law Team at Coutts has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting Binding Child Support Agreements, tailored to cater for the financial needs of your family. It is imperative that you receive legal advice before entering into a Binding Child Support Agreement and our Lawyers are more than happy to assist.
Child Relocation or Abduction
It is essential to obtain legal advice before making an Application to the Court for relocation orders, and it is especially critical to obtain legal advice before relocating. The Family Law team at Coutts is here to provide you with timely, accurate advice in this regard.
Property Settlements after separation
The Family Law team at Coutts have extensive experience in negotiating financial settlements. Our Lawyers continuously strive to achieve an outcome for the client which is not only in their best interests but also fair and equitable. We provide timely, accurate and informative advice at every step of the process to ensure that you are able to make informed decisions.
Settling matters outside of court
Under the Family Law Act, parties must make genuine efforts to resolve matters outside of the court process. At Coutts, we do all that we can to guide you through the settlement process to achieve an out-of-court resolution. Should your matter be before the court, Coutts can assist too.
Child Recovery Orders
Applications for Recovery Orders can be made and heard on an urgent basis. If there is a risk that the child could be taken overseas, then provisions can be made in the application which seek to; prevent the issue of or surrendering of the child’s passport, as well as, placing the child on the airport watchlist.
Binding Financial Agreements
The Family Law Team at Coutts has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting Binding Financial Agreements, tailored to the individual needs of the client. It is imperative that you receive legal advice before entering into a Binding Financial Agreement and our Lawyers are more than happy to assist.
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CHILD SUPPORT – WHO PAYS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: -Child Support is designed to ensure that children receive a proper level of financial support from their parents. -Parents are able to choose whether they would prefer to have the amount of Child Support assessed by the Child Support Agency, or alternatively, they can come to their own private agreement. -With back to school costs skyrocketing, who is liable to pay these expenses?
DEBUNKING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS IN FAMILY LAW
KEY TAKE OUTS: -There are a number of misconceptions in Family Law. -The Court will always rule in the best interests of the child when it comes to parenting matters. -Resolving a dispute outside of Court saves time and costs.
