Families go through tough times. They argue and fight. But when it becomes violent and abusive behavior, it’s not OK. Children raised in a home where they don’t feel protected could suffer from mental illness and have a poor physical and emotional life later on in adulthood if they have been exposed to domestic [...]
If you identify that you need a lawyer, the next question is which one do you choose? This can be daunting because it is likely foreign to be in a position where you need to retain a lawyer. You are also now having to make important decisions on your own, [...]
Domestic Violence and domestic abuse can affect you irrespective of your gender and age. You can be a victim of harassment and financial abuse (Goldsworthy and Raj, 2018) when going through separation even when your partner has never shown violent behavior previously. Luckily, you can stop domestic violence by taking ACTION. You can easily [...]
Getting a divorce can be a stressful period, whether you wish for it or not. When children are involved in a divorce, the process can become even more overwhelmingly emotional for both parents and children. It’s important to find support during and after this new beginning so that you and [...]
At Caldwell Family Lawyers we are excited to announce that we have changed our name. We are proud to now be Collective Family Law Group! Why have we chosen this name? Caralee, our principal also went through a divorce which of course as you know brings about lots of change and [...]
Federal Circuit Court The Federal Circuit Court is a lower court than the Family Court of Australia, and sits more frequently and the majority of matters are filed in the Federal Circuit Court. Court procedures in the Federal Circuit Court are less formal and the process is generally much quicker. [...]
The short answer is no! In Australia, the family courts have a ‘no fault’ jurisdiction when it comes to separation. The court does not consider the reason for the relationship breakdown as relevant when deciding a parties’ property settlement and the division of assets. What does the court consider relevant? [...]
If you and your ex-partner have reached an agreement with respect to your property and parenting matters, you can retain a lawyer in Brisbane or Gold Coast to draft the documents for you. At Collective Family Law Group, we offer a fixed fee to draft Orders and can usually produce [...]
Tips for Negotiating Your Property Settlement: Make sure you remain calm and respectful when negotiating your property settlement. It will go a long way to being able to resolve your matter if you stay on task and keep a business-like approach as much as possible. Here Are 10 Practical Steps [...]
Negotiating with your ex-partner about your property settlement can be a great way to reach an amicable agreement, and to reduce your need to incur legal costs. Some couples find discussing who gets what in the property settlement causes conflict. Other couples are easily able to negotiate who gets what [...]
