Katie Smith Solicitor

Located on the Central Coast, our law firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive family law services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a profound understanding of the emotional and practical challenges that accompany family law matters, our team is committed to guiding clients through every step of the process with empathy and precision. Our firm offers a complete range of family law services, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes while prioritising the wellbeing of any children involved. We understand that each family is unique, and therefore, we take a personalised approach to each case, ensuring that our clients receive advice and representation that is specifically suited to their circumstances. Mediation plays a crucial role in our practice. We emphasise out-of-court resolutions to minimise the financial and emotional impact on families. Our team is skilled in facilitating mediated agreements, whether related to living arrangements for children or the division of property. Our firm includes qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners who are adept at steering clients through negotiations with the aim of reaching amicable solutions. For cases that require court intervention, our lawyers are experienced advocates ready to represent our clients’ interests with vigour and professionalism. We regularly appear in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, bringing a wealth of experience to support our clients in contested parenting and property matters. Our firm also provides the specialised service of Independent Children's Lawyers to represent the best interests of children in complex disputes. In addition to our focus on resolving parenting arrangements, our firm is committed to ensuring our clients achieve a fair and equitable property settlement. We handle cases involving varied and complex financial arrangements, advising on matters from business interests to superannuation, and ensuring a secure financial future post-separation. We believe in the power of informed decision-making. By consulting with us early in the process, whether you are considering separation or are in the midst of proceedings, you can be assured of receiving guidance that empowers you to make decisions with confidence. We invite you to contact our firm to discuss your family law needs and discover how we can assist you in protecting your family's best interests.