by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | May 31, 2021 | Family Law, News
In this week’s series on the A – Z of Family Law, Georgia takes a look at the letter O, covering the topic Offer of Settlement. An offer of settlement is an ‘offer’ to ‘resolve’ the matter or aspects of a matter on certain terms. It can relate to any issue in the...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | May 6, 2021 | Family Law, News
In this week’s series on the A – Z of Family Law, Georgia takes a look at the letter N, covering the topic Notice of Risk. Notice of Risk relates to the notice of child abuse, family violence, or risk to children. The Family Law Act requires the Court to report...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Apr 8, 2021 | Family Law, News
In this week’s series of A – Z of Family Law, Georgia takes a look at the letter M, covering topics of Mediation and Marriage. Mediation Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. A mediator is someone trained in resolving disputes and working...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 23, 2021 | Family Law, News
In this week’s series on the A – Z of Family Law, Georgia takes a look at the letter L, covering the topics of Lawyers, Legal Aid and Limitation Periods. Lawyers The word ‘Lawyers’ is sometimes used interchangeably with the word ‘solicitor’. A Lawyers’ role as...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 12, 2021 | Family Law, News
In this week’s series on the A – Z of Family Law, Georgia takes a look at the letter J and K, covering the topics of Judicial officers & Section 90K. Judicial officers ‘Judicial officer’ is the broad overarching term that describes judges and other...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 18, 2021 | Family Law, News
Separation can be an emotionally and financially draining time for both parties and the family as a whole. We look at what your entitlements may be when you separate (subject to individual circumstances). Child Support There is an obligation on both parties to...
