The Divorce Collective

New Podcast Episode! Different  Methods Of  Negotiating  In Family Law Most Family Law matters don't go to court! So what else happens?  In the podcast Caralee breaks down... 1. Kitchen Table Negotiations; 2. Retaining a Lawyer to help negotiate; 3. Attending Mediation; and 4. Filing an application with the Federal Circuit Court... Listen up as Caralee steps you through what each method means...

During your Family Law matter it is very important to watch what you say and when, so you do need to be careful that you don't make the separation more complicated than it needs to be.  Saying things like the following, need to be avoided in order to create an amicable resolution:  - Sharing details about your new life with your ex;  - Go and get legal advice before you make promises;  - Be b...

Around the time of  separation , it can be really difficult to know who stays and who goes. It is important to know your rights and obligations at this difficult and uncertain time. Everyone’s circumstances are different and it is important that you are both as practical as possible, however often emotions get in the way. In this podcast, Caralee runs through the answers of all the below questions...

New Podcast Episode! This one is for the women in Divorce, as we will be speaking about whether you should change your name after your divorce?  There is no right or wrong here, it is a personal preference that doesn't have any significant difference on your family law matter.  Some women cannot wait to change their names and others find it more difficult due to other reasons such as kids etc...

New Podcast! Happy Thursday!  Today's episode is breaking down Parenting Plans VS Consent Orders.  Life after separation is a difficult time for most people, add the extra worry of having to work out how your children are going to spend time with each parent, and there is no wonder why parents can be left feeling overwhelmed. However, if you and your ex-partner can agree about the care arrang...

If you identify that you need a  lawyer , the next question is which one do you choose? This can be daunting because it is likely foreign to be in a position where you need to retain a lawyer. You are also now having to make important decisions on your own, maybe for the first time in a long time. It is natural to have concerns around which lawyer to retain, what the  fees  will likely be and whet...

In today's episode on the Divorce Collective, Caralee explains the 5 best strategies to negotiating with your ex to avoid court.  After working with hundreds of separating couples, here are my suggestions on how you can make negotiations more amicable and successful when it comes to dividing property and co-parenting arrangements. Caralee dives into the below strategies:  That you are clear a...

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