Going through a divorce is one of the hardest decisions a person can face, and deciding to file for divorce is usually just the first of many decisions still to come.
Whether you’re only starting to explore whether divorce is
Collective Family Law Group is a law firm based in Queensland, Australia, serving the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Cairns regions. The firm specializes in family law, focusing on matters such as separation, divorce, property division, parenting arrangements, domestic violence, and international family law issues. Their publications provide practical legal guidance on complex family law topics including spousal maintenance, de facto relationships, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and property settlements. The firm aims to deliver client-focused outcomes by addressing financial security, custody, and legal clarity for families undergoing separation or divorce. Their content is intended to inform clients about their rights and the legal processes involved in family law disputes.
Going through a divorce is one of the hardest decisions a person can face, and deciding to file for divorce is usually just the first of many decisions still to come.
Whether you’re only starting to explore whether divorce is…
You’ve typed “spousal maintenance calculator Australia” into Google, hoping for a simple number, a percentage of income, a fixed formula, something like child support has, to determine support with certainty.
What you’ll actually find is a mix of vague answers…
You’ve lost your job, or you’re between contracts, and you’re relieved to think spousal maintenance is off the table since you have no income right now.
Then you remember the investment property, the shares, or the business you still own,…
You’ve moved on. Maybe you’re engaged, maybe the wedding’s already booked, and somewhere in the excitement a nagging question surfaces: does remarriage end spousal maintenance (sometimes still called alimony, or spousal support), for you or your ex-partner?
Get this wrong…
You can’t afford a lawyer right now, but you have a family law matter that needs to go before the court.
Can you actually represent yourself in court? The short answer is yes, but going through the court process without…
You’ve lived together for years, shared bills, maybe a mortgage, but never married. Then separation, a partner’s death, or a Centrelink form forces the question: are you legally de facto, and does it come down to whether you’ve been living…
Separation is hard enough on its own. Add a child into the mix, and even simple questions like “whose weekend is it?” can turn into a source of daily stress. Many parents come to us after weeks of back-and-forth messages…
Divorce is rarely just an emotional split. It’s a financial one too. And for many separating couples, one of the most stressful questions isn’t about the house, the car, or who keeps the dog. It’s simpler and scarier than that:…
When a marriage or de facto relationship ends, financial worries often follow. Some partners may find themselves struggling to meet daily expenses. This is where spousal maintenance Australia can play an important role.
It allows a person to ask for…
Many couples want to protect their financial security and plan for the future. A post-nuptial agreement Australia is one option that helps married couples set out how their assets and property should be handled if their relationship ends.
It provides…