What to Expect at Your First Appointment With a Family Lawyer
It is the beginning of a new year and as a general rule at Collective Family Law we receive lots of enquiries from people wanting […]
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 […]
Clarity Around Legal Issues
Where Do You Stand Legally?
It is really important that you have clarity around your legal issues, knowledge is power. When you understand your rights and obligations, […]
WHAT PROPERTY CAN BE DIVIDED?
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you may be wondering what type of property is included in the property pool for division. Often […]
How To Stop Your Ex Excluding You From Seeing Your Children
The answer to this question slightly differs depending on whether you have Court Orders regarding care arrangements for your children or not. However, in any […]
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 […]
Who Stays In The Family Home?
Around the time of separation, it can be really difficult to know who stays and who goes. It is important to know your rights and […]
Strategies To Keep Legal Fees To Minimum
It is no secret or surprise that lawyers are expensive. I am not going to pretend otherwise. It is very clever to keep your legal […]
Choosing Positive Paths After Domestic Violence
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 […]
How To Choose A Lawyer
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 […]