Benefits of Formalising Your Property Settlement Matter – Podcast Episode 76
We get asked by clients who come to see us “do I need to formalise property settlement”? Well, the strict answer is no, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to and you are not required to formalise the property arrangements. BUT word of warning… there will be dangers, risks, and ramifications […]
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 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 […]
Property Divison
Navigating through divorce settlements and the division of assets can be challenging, even more so when children are involved. Child custody battles and asset division are often the most significant obstacles to overcome before parties can truly move forward. Here are some tips to help smooth out this process from the perspective of Gold Coast […]
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Superannuation in the Asset Pool – Podcast Episode 52
Welcome to another episode of the Divorce Collective! Today, Caralee Fontenele delves into an important aspect often overlooked during property settlements: superannuation. Discover why it’s crucial not to underestimate the significance of superannuation in the asset pool. Superannuation, for many couples, represents a substantial asset outside of the family home. However, it can […]
What Happens If Our Parents Lent Us Money To Purchase Our Property? – Podcast Episode 50
Welcome to the podcast! In today’s episode, Director Caralee Fontenele will delve into a topic that many individuals face: the scenario of parents lending funds to a couple for property purchases. The question on everyone’s mind is: Do the parents get paid back? Did you know that according to the Australian Financial Review, “Mum and […]
If My Partner Pays Rent At The Property I Own, Am I Protected In My Family Law Matter? – Podcast Episode 42
There’s a prevailing myth in relationship dynamics: If a partner moves into your property and contributes to rent under a self-drafted agreement, is the homeowner shielded from any property disputes? Today, we are here to debunk that myth. Setting the Record Straight: Simply having your partner sign a document indicating they’re paying rent doesn’t guarantee […]
Step Four of the Four-Step Process – Podcast Episode 15
Step Four of the Four-Step Process: Is it Just and Equitable? Welcome back to the last instalment of our Four-Step Process podcast series! In this episode, we will explore the final step of the four-step process in family law: determining whether the proposed orders, whether they are Consent Orders or Orders of the Court, are […]
When Going Through Separation or Divorce, What Happens to Our Income?
Depending on your family’s financial circumstances, this can be either straightforward or very complicated. How you deal with your income and pay for the family expenses depends on how the parties have been utilising their money and income prior to separation. For the purpose of this article, we are delving into what to do with […]
Step Three of The Four Step Process – Podcast Episode 14
Step Three of the Four-Step Process: Future Needs in Property Division Introduction: Welcome to another episode of our podcast series! In this episode, we dive into Step Three of the four-step process when it comes to property division in family law. This step focuses on considering the future needs of the parties involved and […]