Child Support Options Explained – EP 102
Welcome back to the Divorce Collective podcast! I’m Dannielle Young, your host and a senior associate at Collective Family Law Group. We’re thrilled to have you with us again, and your ongoing support truly means the world to us. Our podcast aims to provide you with insights and information that could be helpful for your […]
Understanding and Crafting Co-Parenting Agreements: Post-Valentine’s Day Reflections
As the Valentine’s festivities fade, it’s crucial for separated or divorced parents to refocus on the foundations of effective co-parenting. The harmony in co-parenting arrangements significantly impacts the emotional and psychological well-being of the children involved. Collective Family Law Group is committed to guiding parents through the nuances of constructing comprehensive co-parenting agreements that serve […]
Family Law Reform – Changes are Coming! EP 96
In today’s podcast, Dannielle Young will walk us through recent legislative developments. A few weeks ago, we learned that proposed amendments to the Family Law Act have successfully passed through both houses of Parliament. This signals imminent change to the legislation. With royal assent granted on November 6, 20223, the alterations were sent to take […]
How do you Change Final Parenting Orders?
When parents receive final parenting orders, often after consulting with a divorce lawyer Gold Coast, they might breathe a sigh of relief, believing that their custody and visitation arrangements are now set in stone. Life, however, is unpredictable, and unforeseen changes can sometimes throw a wrench in the best-laid plans. What if there’s a significant […]
What Do Children Really Need During Separation EP (87)
On today’s podcast, our Senior Associate Dannielle Young will go through the healthy parenting arrangements in QLD and discuss what children might need and want to help them understand and navigate the changes happening to their family. With her extensive knowledge as a child custody lawyer. During a divorce, children need and want to know […]
Contravention Series Part 3 – Penalties!
In the last part of the contravention series I am going to talk about what are some of the penalties or sanctions that a Court can impose if a contravention application is successful. It will be important before filing a contravention application that you consider what result do you actually want. If you don’t want the […]
5 Tips On Negotiating Parenting Arrangements With Your Ex
In today’s episode of the podcast, Caralee Fontenele from the Collective Family Law Group delves into the complexities of negotiating co-parenting agreements. Her objective is to guide you towards minimising conflict and uncertainty, focusing instead on fostering harmonious arrangements for the benefit of your children. Navigating such terrain isn’t always straightforward. However, the strategies […]
Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?
Divorce proceedings involving children necessitate a delicate balance, ensuring the child’s well-being while honouring the Family Law Act’s intent. The act emphasises a child’s right to maintain a meaningful relationship with both parents. However, the definition of ‘meaningful’ can vary based on individual family circumstances. While separated parents might sometimes concur on parenting arrangements, they […]
What Age Do Children Get To Make Their Own Decisions In Family Law? – Podcast Episode 26
This week on the podcast, we have Senior Associate Dannielle Young joining us to discuss a common question that we get asked as Family Lawyers: at what age do children get to make their own decisions on when they see the other parent? The answer to this question is… There is no age! They are children […]
Safe and Together Training to Combat Domestic Violence – Podcast Episode 21
The Safe & Together training and model has been implemented by agencies in Australia already over the last about 7 years and the Federal Circuit Court and Family Courts are now jumping on board. Federal Circuit Court and Family Court Judges will undergo family violence-focused training. The safety of children and families is the highest […]