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Family Law & Divorce

The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship is a challenging time, especially when children are … Read more

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Conveyancing in Victoria

Whether you are buying a house in the Bayside suburbs Melbourne or looking to purchase a commercial … Read more

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Wills & Estate Planning

Planning for your family's future after you are gone is a really important legal task. If you take the time now to … Read more

Bayside Family Lawyers

CCS Lawyers is an experienced family law firm in Braeside, Melbourne, servicing Bayside suburbs and Mornington Peninsula  including Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham and Braeside surrounds.   CCS Lawyers provides legal advice and representation across divorce, separation, parenting matters, and property and financial settlement

Charmain Stothard is the principal of CCS Lawyers. She is a Juris Doctor (University of Melbourne) and holds a Masters in Applied Law (Family Law). She also holds a Bachelor of Business.  Charmain is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.

Charmain has been practising since 2005 and predominantly in family law matters since 2007.  Over nearly two decades Charmain has gained a reputation for providing practical, tailored, and sound advice specific to your personal circumstances. Her aim is to remain transparent and respectful in all her dealings and to ensure your matter is handled with empathy and understanding.

From personal experience, Charmain understands that divorce and family law matters are emotionally challenging and financially draining. Charmain’s aim is to reduce the stress and expense of unnecessary litigation, and offer realistic advice and pragmatic solutions, no matter how complex your individual situation.

Charmain offers a mobile service and appointments are available after hours including weekends if preferred.

Please call us or arrange a time to meet with Charmain for specific and personalised advice about your legal matter.


 

 

Acknowledgment of Country

We proudly acknowledge the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to other Indigenous Australians.

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CCS Lawyers

CCS Lawyers will empower you to make the right long term decisions about legal matters affecting your personal and family law matters.

Our Advantages

At CCS lawyers you will be dealing with an experienced solicitor and deal with the principal of the firm directly.

Our fees are competitive and reasonable and we will consider your individual financial circumstances.

We operate within a wide network of professionals including Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, Mediators and Barristers to ensure that you get the best outcome in your matter.

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  • 33-35 Malcolm Rd, Braeside, Victoria 3195
  • 03 8516 3974 to make an appointment

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