During divorce proceedings where children are involved, the Family Law Act prescribes that the child or children have the opportunity to have a meaningful relationship with both parents. This can have a different meaning for different families, depending on a range of circumstances. Even in circumstances where separated parents might [...]
Dealing with a divorce or separation? Need assistance with a domestic violence relationship? Want to protect yourself and your assets before committing yourself to a marriage? Unsure what the rights of your children are? When it comes to Family Law, it can be difficult for you to determine your legal [...]
Child Abduction Australia Children being abducted by the parent or a family member is more common in Australia than you may think. Generally, this could happen when the parent or a family member is not satisfied with the current parenting arrangements and decide to leave the area or the [...]
It can be frightening approaching a family law solicitor when you don’t know how much it’s going to cost for an initial appointment, not t mention the ongoing family law matter. It is understandable why some people going through a separation won’t go to a family law solicitor to seek family law [...]
It is the beginning of a new year and as a general rule at Collective Family Law we receive lots of enquiries from people wanting to come for a first appointment so that we can resolve their family law matters. Christmas is a stressful time for families and often if [...]
In parenting proceedings before, pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (as amended) (“the Act”), the Family Law Courts in Australia Courts are required to apply a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child’s best interest for the parents of the child to have equal shared parental responsibility [...]
If you are the one that is leaving the family home, it is important that you put a few things in place and be as prepared as possible. It can be difficult to predict how things will unfold throughout your separation as emotions can be high. It is safest to assume that [...]
You have separated and now you might be wondering what to do next. Not every separation needs to be dramatic and if both parties keep communication open and respectful, you may be able to finalise the matters arising out of separation amicably and with only a little assistance from a [...]
Where Do You Stand Legally? It is really important that you have clarity around your legal issues, knowledge is power. When you understand your rights and obligations, everything becomes a little more simple and straight forward. Knowing your position will not only help you to make wise decisions as you move through [...]
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you may be wondering what type of property is included in the property pool for division. Often people think that the house that they own is the only property asset that is dealt with in family law, but this could not be [...]
