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 | 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...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 22, 2024 | Family Law, News
The child support system in Australia plays a crucial role in ensuring that financial responsibilities are met between separated parents. However, recent revelations highlight significant issues within this system, particularly concerning the manipulation of tax...
