by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jan 17, 2019 | Family Law, News
One of the biggest complaints about going through a separation and dividing assets and making arrangements for children is the amount of legal fees parties might incur in the process. Nobody wants to spend an enormous amount of money on lawyers, something we here at...
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...