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Navigating Property Sales During Settlement: Expert Insights (Part 2)- EP 97

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Welcome back to the Divorce Collective Podcast, join our senior associate Danielle Young as she continues their engaging conversation with Kathy Tsai, a seasoned real estate agent with over two decades of expertise. If you missed the first part of their discussion, you can catch up here   In this second part, we look further […]

The Importance of Business Valuations in Family Law Podcast Ep85

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  In family law matters involving the division of assets, the valuation of businesses plays a critical role in achieving a fair and equitable outcome. Business valuations provide an objective assessment of the worth of a business, ensuring that all parties involved in the family law proceedings have a clear understanding of its value. In […]

Birdnesting: the New Hype but Does It Work? – Podcast Episode 79

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What is birdnesting and can it be implemented in parenting arrangements post-separation? On today’s podcast, our Senior Associate Dannielle Young will explain the parenting arrangement of ‘birdnesting’ and discuss some advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement. Birdnesting is the term given to the arrangement where children remain in the family home post-separation and the parents […]

Family Reports – what are they are and what you need to know – Podcast Episode 78

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Family Reports are conducted by a family consultant. The family report is an independent assessment of the family unit which assists both parents and the Court in making decisions about the future arrangements for the children. The family report writer will consider the children’s experiences, the children’s development, the family circumstances, and other relevant issues […]

Benefits of Formalising Your Property Settlement Matter – Podcast Episode 76

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  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 […]

The new Critical Incident List – Podcast Episode 68

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  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 […]

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 […]

Your Frequently Asked Family Law Questions, Answered! – Podcast Episode 57

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Today on the podcast, Caralee Fontenele answers a list of frequently asked questions she often receives in initial consultations at Collective Family Law. Navigating the family law process can be intimidating due to unfamiliar terminology and the overall complexity of the legal process. However, rest assured, we understand the overwhelming feelings this might invoke. At […]

How Long Does It Take To Go Through A Separation? – Podcast Episode 56

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On the Divorce Collective podcast, Caralee Fontenele follows on from last week’s podcast, ‘ How Do I Separate Formally.’ This week, Caralee explains how long it can take to go through a separation and finalise a settlement so that you can move on to a brighter future.  The thing about separation is that you are […]

Do I Need To Go To Court To File An Application For Divorce? – Podcast Episode 53

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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, […]