by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jan 23, 2025 | Family Law, News
An ICL (Independent Children’s Lawyer) can be appointed in parenting matters in which proceedings have been commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. An ICL is a court-appointed, legally aided solicitor who independently acts on behalf of a child...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jan 10, 2025 | Family Law, News
Navigating life as a separated or single parent brings its own set of challenges, which may leave you feeling exhausted and low in emotional resilience. Juggling and separating your feelings about your ex-partner with a child’s feelings about the other parent is...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Dec 11, 2024 | Family Law, News
I’m Separated… Do I need to ask for Consent to travel overseas with my Child? And how do I obtain a Passport? Many parents wish to travel with their child (or children). Travel is one of life’s greatest luxuries, however many parents do not realise the legal...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 21, 2024 | Family Law, News
We frequently see situations where two parents end their relationship, and the parent who has reverted to their maiden name, or never actually took their partner’s surname to begin with, wants to know whether they can change their children’s surname. For example,...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Oct 9, 2024 | Family Law, News
Early inheritances and gifts towards adult children are increasingly common as the generational wealth gap widens over time. Can such inheritances and gifts be protected in the event of a separation? We are often approached from both: 1. Parents who intend to give...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Sep 16, 2024 | Family Law, News
Historically, furry friends were given little consideration with respect to formalising a settlement following the separation of a couple. They were generally classified as property and if they were included in a settlement at all, they were considered to be a...
