Why is the Road to Divorce So Difficult?
At Collective Family Law, our team of family lawyers in the Gold Coast are committed to achieving the same outcome for every client. This is to expediently conclude your matter through Consent Orders, providing stability for you and your children in the future. In our world of uncertainties, it’s vital to build areas of certainty […]
Why Parenting Consent Orders Give You Peace of Mind
Going through a separation or divorce can be a challenging time, especially when there are children involved. It’s critical to find a resolution that prioritises the best interests of the child or children. Thankfully, Australian family law provides various pathways to achieve this, and as some of the best family lawyers on the Gold Coast, […]
What is a Child Passport Alert?
As some of the best family law solicitors on the Gold Coast, we regularly field queries from parents concerned that their ex-partner might take a child overseas without their consent. One of the first questions we ask is whether the child has a passport. If the child doesn’t yet have a passport, we suggest that […]
Pre-action Procedures (mediation/S60I Certificate)
Going through negotiations regarding your family and the parenting arrangements is not always a smooth sailing process. Often we find clients reach a certain point where negotiations between themselves and the other parent are not progressing and you might be at a stalemate. You may have thought about going to Court regarding your parenting […]
Is My Personal Injury Claim Going to Form Part of the Property Pool?
A personal injury claim may form part of a property pool despite the injury being suffered prior to the relationship, during the relationship or post-separation. The personal injury claim will include components such as previous and future economic loss, and care for the injured party which will be detailed in a settlement statement. Your family […]
What Steps to Consider Before Leaving Your Relationship
Deciding whether to separate from your spouse is no doubt a difficult decision to make. When considering whether to separate you may have consulted with close friends or family members, counsellors, or financial advisors, to obtain some advice on what you should do next. We also recommend that you obtain legal advice from a family […]
How to Tell the Kids You Are Separating
When two people decide to divorce it can be an emotional time, filled with a lot of uncertainty. Whilst the tell-tale signs might have been there for your children to pick up on, it is very important that both parents are united when they break the news to their children. Most children of school age […]
10 Common Family Law Myths Dispelled
This little tip could save you months of anguish….. Not everything that you hear about family law and divorce in Australia is true! There are many myths about family law in Australia, as you go through your own separation, you will hear many stories of other people’s divorces and usually they are not great stories, […]
Are You in a De Facto Relationship?
The Collective Family Law Group invites you to an in-depth exploration of de facto relationships and their implications under the Family Law Act. As family law solicitors on the Gold Coast, we believe in empowering our listeners with knowledge, particularly on critical topics such as the de facto prenuptial agreement in Australia and the de […]
If We Reach Agreement Amicably, Do I Still Need A Legally Binding Document?
Separation is an emotionally charged event, and most individuals aspire for an amicable split without delving into the complexities of involving lawyers. While this is a noble approach, there’s a crucial legal dimension that often gets overlooked. The perception is: Why formalise when everything’s settled amicably? Many couples, in the spirit of amicability, reach mutual […]