Changing Your Passwords After Separation
Be clever here. You are now separated, and you are not only entitled to your privacy, but you need to claim it. It is very important that you have healthy boundaries with your ex-partner. You may think he or she would not betray your confidence, but they do, believe me — we have had many […]
Where Do You Stand legally?
It is really important, from as early on as possible or even before you separate, to know where you stand legally. There is nothing to be afraid of here; it doesn’t mean that you need to take action, retain a lawyer or turn your life upside down. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is a […]
My Partner Had An Affair. Does That Mean I Get More From The Property Settlement?
The short answer is no! The idea of divorce is a difficult topic to think about, but when infidelity is involved, it can make the situation even more challenging. It’s normal to have questions about the impact of an affair on a property settlement. Will it give you more entitlements to assets? Or will it […]
4 Steps That Will Help You Separate Amicably
Standing in front of the altar and saying, “I do,” never conjure up images of finding out about an affair or going through a dreaded divorce later on in a marriage. We all enter into our marriage with dreams of everlasting bliss and happiness, believing our partner will be faithful to us no matter what. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]