SPECIALISING IN FAMILY LAW MATTERS
C Power Lawyers
Within the heart of every moment lies the seed of a new beginning
We specialise in all Family Law matters and provide experienced high quality legal advice and representation.
We are a Member providing advice on the General Panel with the ACT Legal Aid Commission.
About Us
C Power Lawyers are a Canberra based Law firm, our solicitors specialise in Family Law matters. We provide high quality legal advice and representation and our team is led by Caroline Power, the principal of the firm, with over 20 years of experience.
We offer a free initial half hour telephone advice. Our firm is characterised by our recognition of the feelings, anxieties and individual needs of the people caught up in Family Law matters and our professional and compassionate approach is tailored to meet those needs.
At C Power Lawyers we guide you through the Family Law system and support you to move forward. The firm’s motto says it all “Within the heart of every moment lies the seed of a new beginning”.
Our Services
FAMILY LAW
Recognising the emotional challenges involved in family law matters as well as the complexities of the legal process, we provide strategic legal advice with a supportive and compassionate approach.
Our team is led by Caroline Powers, who has over 20 years of experience in family law and has been involved in a landmark case in one of the hardest areas of family law- relocation. Despite our highly skilled team and years of experience, we differ from our competitors by minimising our overheads so we can make our services more affordable to those who need it most.
We provide a full range of family law services, including:
• Advice on Separating
• Referral to and assistance
with Counseling and
Family Dispute Resolution
• Divorce
• Consent Orders
• Parenting Matters (formally Custody of Children)
• Family Violence
and Child Abuse
(Domestic Violence)
• Unauthorised
Removal of Children (Child Abduction)
• Property and
Financial Matters (Property Settlement)
• Spousal Maintenance
• Child Support
• Child Maintenance
OTHER LEGAL MATTERS
- Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Probate matters
Our office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. We are also available by telephone and video conferencing and we are happy to travel to you for your convenience should you wish.
Please contact us to find a solicitor near you cpowerlawyers@live.com.au and 0430 637 762.
Family Dispute Resolution
In most circumstances Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a pre-requisite for seeking settlement of family law disputes where children are involved before a party to a matter can apply to a court for a parenting order. It may also be appropriate to attend some form of FDR in relation to some property disputes and child support matters.
Exceptions to the requirement to attend FDR in relation to children’s matters are when there are allegations of family violence, child abuse or the matter is urgent. FDR utilised in the early stages of proceedings can circumvent the adversarial process which can be lengthy and expensive, and assist you in negotiating a resolution of outstanding issues as early as possible, hopefully assisting you and the other parent in rebuilding a good working relationship, which is ultimately in the best interests of the child or children.
Our Fees
Our standard hourly rate for most matters is $400 plus GST and disbursements.
• We offer a free initial half hour telephone advice.
• We provide every client with a costs agreement so that they know exactly what services are being provided.
• Payment of fees by electronic (internet) deposit – you can pay your fees over the internet as well as by cash or cheque.
You will be kept informed about your legal costs throughout your matter. All fees stated are inclusive of GST unless otherwise advised.
Our Fees for Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney are as follows:
1. Will: Single – $550
2. Enduring Power Of Attorney: Single – $440
3. Will & Enduring Power Of Attorney: Single – $890.00
Will & Enduring Power of Attorney
At C Power lawyers we believe in new beginnings. Since marriage and divorce can invalidate a Will, we are here to assist you in the final step of protecting your assets, your family and most importantly, your wellbeing.
An Enduring Power of Attorney is essential as it gives the person you nominate the power to make decisions on your behalf if you cannot manage your affairs either temporarily or worst case, permanently. It can apply to your property, legal and financial affairs and gives authority to your attorney to make decisions around personal, health and wellbeing matters. If you do not have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place and you lose your mental capacity, the Public Trustee takes over your affairs until someone else is appointed by the Courts. In the meantime, no one has the legal power to manage your affairs.
A Will is a statement of your wishes that are to be executed when you die. By having a properly drafted Will you can make sure that your assets are inherited by the people you love in the way that you want them to be distributed. A Will can automatically become invalid if you get a divorce or if it is not signed or witnessed properly. It is also important that you update the document when there are births, deaths, marriages, and divorces in the family.
If you were to die without a valid Will (intestate) your assets would be divided between family members according to the law and you will have no say in the distribution of your possessions. In these circumstances the distribution of your assets may become a lengthy and distressing process for family and friends during a time of significant grief.
Not having a proper Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and not ensuring the Beneficiaries to your Superannuation Funds are up to date can make things extremely distressing and complicated to all involved and can have very serious repercussions.
Links
Courts
Government
Family Relationship Services
Legal Service Providers
Community Legal Centres
Family Violence
TESTIMONIAL - Alicia W
“Caroline was invaluable in helping me through a difficult time. After a domestic violence incident involving my husband and witnessed by our two small children, I was left feeling devastated and confused. I reached out to experts from domestic violence crisis lines, women’s court advocacy groups, local police domestic violence officers and relationship counsellors, and was feeling overwhelmed and completely unsure as to which way was up. The heightened level of emotion at that time compounded my feelings of uncertainty, but I knew that I needed to make some crucial decisions, and fast.
Caroline walked me calmly through the process. She listened with compassion, explained technical legal requirements with clarity and answered all my questions, big and small. My understanding of the process is now clear, and I am confident to move forward towards a new life for me and my children.”
TESTIMONIAL - T.A.
“I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional support and guidance provided by Caroline Power throughout my legal matter. From the very beginning, Caroline demonstrated an unwavering commitment to my case, offering invaluable advice and expertise. Her profound understanding of family law and her dedication to her clients have made a significant difference in my journey.
Caroline’s professionalism and compassion set her apart. She ensured I was informed and comfortable with each step of the process, always making time to address my concerns and provide clarity. Her ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease and confidence is truly impressive. She was able to brief a specialised barrister on my case which helped me get a really good unexpected outcome.
Working with Caroline has been a transformative experience. She goes above and beyond for her clients, and her passion for justice is evident in everything she does. I highly recommend Caroline Power and C Power Lawyers to anyone seeking expert legal assistance in family law matters.
Thank you, Caroline, for your remarkable support and dedication. Your impact on my life has been profound, and I am forever grateful.”
TESTIMONIAL - Keith G
“You are the best and I have been ever grateful for your consistent excellent service. I have never been so privileged to have professional and caring service that looks after me. Your service and care has always stayed in my memory of how you handled my separation/divorce from that individual of 34 days of hell was outstanding. I will always be grateful and will always recommed your professional services to anybody I hear that needs help.”
TESTIMONIAL - Caroline R
“I highly recommend C Power Lawyers to anyone requiring help with their Family Law matter. The guidance and assistance Caroline and the team provided me was a god send through what was the most difficult emotional time of my life.”
TESTIMONIAL - Paul H
“I had previously been advised incorrectly by other legal firms about my rights when it came to the traumatic issue of Divorce.
I contacted Caroline and she was able to set me straight on how things actually worked. I know I had unreal expectations and was very angry at the way things were going with the other party’s legal representative. Caroline was able to help me curb my expectations to what was actually achievable and legally fair.
The other party were unprofessional and played with the truth at times but Caroline was able to help me keep my emotions in check. Caroline does not believe in playing games or playing along with the other team’s antics. She was able to tell me in straight terms what we could and couldn’t achieve.
With Caroline’s help and guidance I was able to come to what I believed was a fair solution despite the other party asking for an unrealistic outcome. I value Caroline’s opinion and wealth of knowledge when it comes to Family Law matters and would highly recommed her to anyone in a similar solution.”
TESTIMONIAL - Anne G
“I am a widow and sole income earner and was involved in Tribunal proceedings at the South Coast. Caroline provided me with invaluable advice and support during the course of these proceedings and on the day of the Hearing and I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
TESTIMONIAL - Cathie M
“I called on Caroline to do a Power of Attorney for me. I had no idea what this entailed but she explained everything to me and drew up the documents ensuring I knew what it covered. All members of my family had to sign on the same day and this was like herding cats. We met up out of office hours and one family member couldn’t get off work to do so. Caroline went out of her way to his workplace so he could sign. I so appreciated all that she did for me and my family. I would recommed Caroline Power if you require Enduring Power of Attorney and wills.”
Get in Touch
You can contact us by phone at our office on 02 6156 4088, by mobile on 0430 637 762 or send us an email below.
Postal Address: PO Box 2973 WESTON CREEK, ACT 2611