Preparing for Family Law Mediation – A Roadmap to a Successful Resolution Ep 90
Family law mediation is a constructive and cost-effective alternative to court battles when resolving disputes related to divorce, child custody, support, and other family matters. It offers families an opportunity to come together, discuss their concerns, and work towards a mutually agreeable solution. To make the most of this process, careful preparation is essential. In […]
How Can I Win My Family Law Matter? – Podcast Episode 59
In today’s podcast, Caralee tackles a critical topic – the concept of ‘winning’ in a family law matter. Whether you’re navigating this process on your own, have enlisted the support of lawyers, or find yourself embroiled in litigation and applications to court, there are multiple paths to reach a conclusion. The ultimate goal is to […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Separation
Navigating a separation or divorce can be a trying time, fraught with uncertainty. It’s essential to understand the steps you should take and those you should avoid to make the process less stressful. Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind to ease your journey through the family law process. DO – Understand […]
Why You Need More Than Solid Legal Advice To Resolve Your Family Law Matter
Experiencing a separation or divorce can be immensely stressful. It’s a journey that requires substantial patience, self-love, and, unfortunately, there aren’t any immediate solutions. There may be moments when you feel stagnated within the family law process. But take heart, as our family law solicitors on the Gold Coast and Brisbane have aided thousands of […]
What Happens To Grandparents In Family Law? – Podcast Episode 33
When there is a relationship breakdown – what does that mean for the grandparents? When grandparents hear that their child’s relationship is on rocky territory, it is scary as to what might happen. Unfortunately, there is nothing specifically in the Family Law Act regarding grandparents’ rights; however – don’t be alarmed! There is nothing in […]
What Are The Pathways To Certainty In Your Family Law Matter? – Podcast Episode 20
Here at Collective Family Law, we are a full-service law firm with many solutions to help you through your divorce and separation. Our goal for all of our clients is to get them through this period of their life as soon as possible, allowing them to move on to a brighter future faster. When going […]
Travelling Overseas With Children
We live in a multicultural society and it is not uncommon that we find parents or even children who were born overseas and have moved to Australia to live permanently. Unfortunately, in cases where there is a separation and there is a connection to an overseas country (such as a birthplace or extended family residing […]
Primary and Secondary Considerations For The Best Interests Of Children
When determining what is in the children’s best interests, the court has to consider a number of primary considerations. The section of the Family Law Act where you can find this is 60B. This is a breakdown of what this section essentially seeks to guarantee to all children: that children have a meaningful relationship with […]
The Different People That You May Need on Your Family Law Team
There can be many different types of people, services and roles that you may come across when you are going through a family law matter in Australia. Unless you are a lawyer or even a family lawyer, it can be difficult to understand who you need on your family law team to get the outcome […]
Signs That You May Not Need a Lawyer
NOT EVERYONE GOING THROUGH A SEPARATION OR DIVORCE NEEDS A LAWYER, (I BET THAT YOU NEVER EXPECTED TO HEAR THAT FROM A LAWYER!). These are some signs that you may be able to amicably resolve your family law matter on your own: You are able to amicably communicate with each other This means that you […]