How Do I Apply For Divorce If I Can’t Locate My Ex? – Podcast Episode 54
Welcome to another episode of the Divorce Collective podcast, where we continue our discussion from last week about the divorce process and whether attending court is necessary. Today, Caralee Fontenele addresses a common question: “Can I still apply for a divorce if I cannot locate my ex-partner?” We understand that this can create additional […]
Do I Need To Go To Court To File An Application For Divorce? – Podcast Episode 53
This week on the Divorce Collective Podcast, Caralee Fontenele addresses a common question: Do I need to go to court to apply for divorce? It’s important to understand that obtaining a divorce is an administrative process and does not directly address property division or parenting arrangements. While filing for divorce is an essential step, […]
Determining Your Legal Position
Understanding the Complex Landscape of Family Law Navigating through a divorce or separation can be emotionally and legally challenging. Facing domestic violence? Need to safeguard your assets before entering the bonds of matrimony? Are you uncertain about your child’s rights in the intricate web of Australian family law? Expert Knowledge is Essential The Family Law […]
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 […]
How To Keep Legal Fees To A Minimum – Podcast Episode 9
We have all heard the perception that all lawyers are expensive and have high fees, so here on the Divorce Collective Podcast, Caralee breaks down her tips and tricks as to how you can keep your Lawyers’ fees down and under control! One of the first things to consider is negotiating with your ex-partner. If […]
Why Parenting Consent Orders Give You Peace of Mind
Going through a separation or divorce can be a challenging time, especially when there are children involved. It’s critical to find a resolution that prioritises the best interests of the child or children. Thankfully, Australian family law provides various pathways to achieve this, and as some of the best family lawyers on the Gold Coast, […]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility on Care Arrangements
In parenting proceedings before, pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (as amended) (“the Act”), the Family Law Courts in Australia Courts are required to apply a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child’s best interest for the parents of the child to have equal shared parental responsibility for the child. This applies […]
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 prepared as possible. It can be difficult to predict how things will unfold throughout your separation as emotions can be high. It is safest to assume that once you leave, […]
Applications For Divorce
Navigating the intricacies of family law can be challenging, especially in emotionally charged situations like divorce. At Collective Family Law Group, with presence in both the Gold Coast and Brisbane, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive guidance through these complexities. According to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), for a divorce to be processed, a few […]