by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Dec 18, 2018 | Client focus, Family Law, News
Christmas is an exciting time of year, one filled with love and laughter, but also quite a hectic time of year getting presents ready for family. Finishing off jobs at work can cause emotions to rise and the stress that comes with it. So can you imagine what would...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Dec 16, 2018 | Community, HR & Recruitment, News
Christmas functions are notorious for an increased chance of safety-related incidents (both at the function and leaving it) and other risks such as sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination (for example, derogatory comments about a person’s ethnicity or their...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 29, 2018 | HR & Recruitment, News
In 2016, Southern Waters Legal was about to celebrate its 7th year in business. Up to this point Leona and I had enjoyed great success, which had led to growth but also unexpected HR issues. These issues started to take some of our time away from running the business....
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 28, 2018 | Estate Planning, News
Even though a Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign, current statistics show that almost one in two Australians do not have a valid Will. According to the NSW Government, 55% of Australians have a valid Will. Of the remaining 45%, some have no...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 19, 2018 | Client focus, Family Law, News
The benefits of seeing an Accredited Specialist in Family Law When parties separate, one or both parties may seek legal advice. A natural and common concern is which lawyer a person should see. Lawyers have varying levels of experience and with the varying levels of...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 19, 2018 | Client focus, Family Law, News
The idea of going to Court often creates a sense of dread for people who have separated from their partners. It is important to know that Court is not the only way to resolve your matter with your former partner. In fact, before a person can file proceedings with the...