Tips to Protect Your Mental Health During Your Separation – Podcast Episode 75
Separation is a devasting time. Even if you are the one instigating the separation. Join our Senior Associate Dannielle Young, as she discusses the best tips to protect your mental helath during a separation. We have all heard of the stages of separation (or maybe some of you haven’t), and they usually are labeled (there […]
What is an Initiating Application in Family Law? – Podcast Episode 74
Family law can be very complex in Australia and even more so when in comes to the Court process. It can be very confusing, especially when it comes to making applications to Court for your family law process. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is the same for the majority of […]
Don’t Let It End in Regret With Dannielle Young (Ep 73)
Let’s start at the end…. You have finalised your family law matter after a long and hard road of negotiations and for some clients, the feeling of regret can creep in. Regret around the money you’ve spent on legal fees to get the result that you received, the regret of time that has been wasted […]
What is Disclosure in a Property Settlement? – Podcaset Episode 71
Have a letter asking you to hand over personal documents for a property settlement matter? What is that all about and do you need to provide them? The short answer is – yes! The exchanging of documents in a property settlement matter is known as Disclosure. There is a duty and an obligation on […]
Priority Property Pools under $500,000 (PPP500 Cases) – Podcast Episode 70
Did you know that there is a list in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia specifically designed for pools where the net worth is $500,000 or under? The list is known as the Priority Property Pool List or PPP500 and it is designed (as is the rest of the system) to achieve […]
What is JustFund Litigation Funding? featuring Founder Jack O’Donnell – Podcast Episode 69
This week on the podcast, join Principal Caralee Fontenele, and JustFund Founder Jack O’Donnell and listen in as they discuss the benefits of JustFund legal funding for your family law matter. JustFund is a dedicated family law funding provider founded and run by lawyers, ensuring everyone can access quality legal advice and services regarding […]
The new Critical Incident List – Podcast Episode 68
In June 2022 the FCFCoA rolled out what they have termed a Critical Incident List. The Critical Incident List is specifically designed for matters where there is no available parent to care for a child due to death (including homicide), critical injury or incarceration due to family violence and where Orders are required so […]
Pets Are Victims of Domestic Abuse Too.
It’s heartbreaking to acknowledge, but animals, often regarded as comforting family members, can become targets in domestic disputes. Abusive partners, seeking to exert control or instil fear, sometimes harm or threaten these innocent creatures. Consequently, many individuals facing domestic violence grapple with the painful decision of leaving their beloved pets behind when seeking safety. Disturbingly, […]
Amazing Adventures You Can Have Post-Separation – Podcast Episode 66
It’s time to shift the spotlight onto YOU and the exhilarating new chapters awaiting after separation. Tune in with our Principal Caralee Fontenele as she shares the 9 unique ways to embark on personal adventures, unearthing the joy of solo journeys! Navigating through the tumultuous waves of separation can undeniably feel daunting. The future, which […]
How can a Legal Loan help with your Family Law Matter?
Welcome to another episode of our podcast with Director Caralee Fontenele, where we delve deeper into the crucial topic of ‘Legal Funding’ and how it can empower you to move forward with your Family Law Matter. Following on from our previous episode ‘Clarity is what you need,’ we understand you might have now gained clarity […]