Today we are myth-busting: If my partner is paying rent while living at my property, am I protected? When a new partner moves into your property, there is a common misconception that if your partner signs a document to say they are contributing to the rent [...]
This week on the Divorce Collective Podcast, Caralee Fontenele is chatting about what happens when you have an affair and how it affects your family law. We receive a frequent question in our initial consultations at Collective Family Law, which is: Does infidelity affect your Property [...]
This week we have Senior Associate Dannielle Young running through what Arbitrationation is. Arbitration isn’t a new term; however, it isn’t as recognized as it should be. This may change in the FCC from the emphasis on dispute resolution that had come about on the 1st of September when [...]
Welcome back to another episode of the Divorce Collective Podcast! Today Caralee is joined by Collective Family Law’s Mark Jackway to cover the discussion about whether or not the law favours women. A common thought or myth is that men in Family Law circumstances can end [...]
Welcome back to another episode of the Divorce Collective Podcast! Today Caralee Fontenele discusses whether or not you can file for divorce if the other party does not want to sign the divorce papers or refuses to participate in finalising the divorce. If your ex refuses [...]
Today, Caralee Fontenele will be diving into the most significant question we get as family lawyers, how much will it cost to separate? Well, to answer the question, it does depend on the type of separation you have. If it is relatively amicable, and the parties [...]
Today, Caralee Fontenele will be speaking to us about whether or not you are entitled to any of your ex's assets. So, are you entitled to any of your ex-partner’s assets? Let's jump into the podcast! If you are married, financially contributed to the relationship, or [...]
Today on the Divorce Collective Podcast, Caralee Fontenele guides us through what spousal maintenance is and who is eligible. Spousal maintenance is a remedy prescribed in the Family Law Act for a former spouse to seek financial support from their ex-partner after separation. Spousal maintenance can be periodic or lump-sum [...]
This week on the Divorce Collective Podcast, we have another great episode from Senior Associate Dannielle Young, covering the changes coming to Family Law on 1 September. The Family Law system is in for an overhaul! It is happening, and the changes will commence on 1 September [...]
When there is a relationship breakdown - what does that mean for the grandparents? When grandparents hear that their child's relationship is on rocky territory, it is scary as to what might happen. Unfortunately, there is nothing specifically in the Family Law Act regarding grandparents' rights; [...]
