First Appointment Jitters
It is the beginning of a new year and as a family lawyer. a general rule at Collective Family Law, receive lots of enquiries from people wanting to come for a first appointment so that our expert family law solicitors in Gold Coast can resolve their family law matters. Often with the pressure of Christmas […]
Family Law Costs and Fee Structures
FLEXIBLE HOURLY RATE FEE STRUCTURE At Collective Family Lawyers, we will ensure that the legal fees for our client’s family law cases meet their budget. Having a flexible hourly rate is perfect for our family law clients that prefer to be charged per hour, which means that they get billed for the time that is […]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility on Care Arrangements
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 for the child. This applies […]
Check List – Before You Leave the Family Home
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 once you leave, […]
Applying For A Domestic Violence Order
HOW CAN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER HELP ME? If you or someone you know has suffered from domestic or family violence, a Domestic Violence Order (“DVO”), also known as a protection order, may help protect you or the person in need of protection from future harm. A DVO is made by a Court and will […]
How Do I Know When To Fight And When To Settle My Case?
Going to Court for your family law matter can be costly, time-consuming, and stressful. Therefore, it is usually beneficial to settle before commencing Court proceedings so you can move forward with your life sooner with clarity and certainty. SETTLING YOUR FAMILY LAW MATTER There are various ways you can settle your family law matter. You […]
How To Let Go
Letting go is hard to do especially when you are in the middle of your pain, grieving, and loss. When is it too soon to let go, and when is letting go well overdue, everyone has an opinion when you are going through a divorce about what is right and wrong. When I was going […]
Reclaim Your Happiness After Domestic Violence
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 obtain […]
The Importance Of A Support Network During And After A Divorce
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 your children can more easily […]
What is the difference between the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court?
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 Federal Circuit Court is […]