Starting Fresh: How to Navigate Separation in the New Year
The start of a new year often inspires personal reflection and change. For many, it’s a time to evaluate relationships and consider separation or divorce. While the idea of starting fresh can feel overwhelming, having a clear legal and emotional strategy can ease the transition. This guide covers how to navigate separation with confidence and […]
Expert Guide to Property Division in Australia: Navigating Separation and Protecting Your Rights
Property division can be one of the most challenging aspects of a separation or divorce. It often involves complex legal processes and emotional considerations, particularly when significant assets or financial contributions are at stake. For couples dealing with property settlements, it is essential to understand how Australian family law governs property division and the steps […]
Setting Family Law Goals for 2024
As the calendar turns to January 2024, it’s time for new beginnings and setting resolutions, not just personally but legally as well. For those going through the complexities of family law, the start of a new year is an opportune time to establish clear objectives and prepare for the legal challenges ahead. Whether you’re facing […]
A Guide to Finding Joy in the Holidays Amidst Separation
The holiday season, with its promise of joy and togetherness, can be particularly challenging for families navigating separation or divorce. This guide offers insights and strategies to not just endure but embrace the holiday season with a positive spirit, despite the complexities of separation. Reimagining the Holiday Magic in Times of Change Rediscovering Joy Amidst […]
Navigating Relationship Breakdowns: Property Division for Tenants in Common and Joint Tenants
Building upon the insightful perspectives shared by Senior Associate Dannielle Young in our recent podcast – Tenants in Common v Joint Tenants. We continue to unravel the complexities of property ownership in the context of relationship breakdowns. This follow-up article delves deeper into the intricacies of Tenants in Common and Joint Tenants, specifically focusing on […]
Navigating Divorce with the Help of Family Law Firms in Gold Coast
Your Comprehensive Guide to a Smoother Divorce Journey Divorce is undeniably one of life’s most challenging experiences. Emotions run high, and the complexities of legal proceedings can be overwhelming. However, you don’t have to face this difficult journey alone. Family law firms on the Gold Coast like Collective Family Law Group are here to provide […]
Understanding De Facto Relationships and Property Settlements in QLD
Navigating the complexities of de facto relationships in QLD requires a firm grasp of the legal framework. At the Collective Family Law Group, a boutique family law firm in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we aim to simplify the intricate maze of de facto law for our valued clientele. Defining De Facto Relationships in Queensland […]
Contravention Series – Part 2 – Reasonable Excuse by Dannielle Young
What is a reasonable excuse? I am going to talk about it from the lens of parenting Orders. That is the threshold that parties will need to satisfy to defend a contravention application being brought against them for alleged non-compliance with a Federal Circuit and Family Court Order. When an Order is made in parenting […]
Contravention – Penalties for Contravening a Court Order (Part 3) – Podcast Episode 83
Today on the Divorce Collective podcast our Senior Associate Dannielle Young will take you through the 3rd podcast in our contravention series which considers the penalties for contravening a Court Order. Before you file a contravention you need to think about the result you actually want. If a contravention has been found by the Court […]
Contravention What Is A Reasonable Excuse (Part 2) – Podcast Episode 82
Welcome back for Part 2 of our contravention podcast. On today’s podcast our Senior Associate Dannielle Young will continue to take you through what a contravention is, in particular, Dannielle will discuss reasonable excuses for a contravention of a Court Order. When an Order is made in a parenting matter the Court expects you to […]