by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 16, 2023 | Family Law, News
Separation and divorce can be challenging for families, especially when there are children involved. One of the most significant decisions that separated parents have to make is where the children will live and how parenting responsibilities will be divided....
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 13, 2023 | Estate Planning, News
What is a Testamentary Trust? A Testamentary Trust is essentially a trust that forms part of a Will. A Testamentary Trust comes into existence by direction of the deceased’s Will after they have died. A Testamentary Trust is different to a family trust in the sense...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 6, 2023 | Family Law, News
Unfortunately, a number of family law matters involve what is referred to as ‘coercive control’. However, in a positive move towards protecting people navigating family violence whilst going through the process of separating from their former partner, the NSW...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 24, 2023 | Family Law, News
The link between criminal and family law Unfortunately, many of those who are looking for legal advice and assistance in family law upon separation have also experienced, or are about to experience, criminal proceedings in the Local Court or District Courts. This may...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 16, 2023 | News, Property
Better Protection for the Fitness Industry and Small Bars On 1 January 2023, the Retail Leases Regulation 2022 (the “Regulation”) commenced, offering further inclusions for the types of businesses included under Schedule 1 of the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (the...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 13, 2023 | Family Law, News
Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property...
