For this week’s episode of the Divorce Collective Podcast, our host, Dannielle Young, Senior Associate at Collective Family Law Group, will take you through the advantages of mediation in Family Law. Traditionally, family law disputes are resolved through litigation, a process often characterized by high costs, lengthy proceedings, and heightened emotional turmoil for all parties involved. However, an alternative approach gaining recognition and popularity is mediation, offering a more collaborative and amicable path to resolving family law matters. Mediation offers a host of advantages ov ..read more

In this episode of the Safeguarding Children Series, your host, Dannielle Young, Senior Associate at Collective Family Law Group, guides us through the complexities of international child custody with a focus on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This crucial treaty offers protection for families entangled in cross-border disputes, aiming to prevent the unauthorized removal of children from their home country. Key Insights from Today’s Episode: The Hague Convention: A Global Shield for Children Dannielle discusses the Hague Convention's primary objecti ..read more

The Divorce Collective podcast episode featuring Senior Associate Dannielle Young from Collective Family Law Group illuminates the significance of Family Law Watch Lists in protecting children amidst family disputes. These watch lists, managed by the Australian Federal Police under the Family Law Act 1975, serve as a critical barrier against the unauthorised international travel of children from Australia, mitigating risks of abduction and ensuring compliance with court orders. Key Takeaways: Urgent Legal Action: Prompt legal advice is vital if there's a risk of a child being taken overseas ..read more

Welcome to the Divorce Collective Podcast. In today's insightful episode, your host Dannielle Young, a senior associate at Collective Family Law Group, delves deep into a crucial subject for every parent: Child Passport Alerts in Australia. Dannielle explores the protective steps parents can take to ensure their children's safety, with a special focus on international travel and the risks of abduction. The significance of Child Passport Alerts, their implementation, and the reasons behind them are essential knowledge for any parent or guardian committed to their children's wellbeing. Key Tak ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the Divorce Collective podcast with your host, Dannielle Young from Collective Family Law Group. Today, we're breaking down child support - a key element of family law that ensures parents contribute financially to their children's upbringing. Governed by the Child Support Assessment Act of 1989, options for managing child support include assessments by the Department of Human Services or through private agreements. Calculating Child Support: Understanding how child support is calculated is crucial. The Child Support Agency’s formula considers parents' incomes ..read more

Join Dannielle Young, our Senior Associate at Collective Family Law Group as she talks us through the Key Distinctions in our Legal System. We are shedding light on some fundamental legal meanings that often puzzle those embroiled in Family Law Matters. Legal jargon can sometimes feel like a different language and the Courts can feel like a different plant. To help make sense of it, Dannielle Young is going to break it down and share Key Information with you. So, let’s unravel these complexities together: Understanding the Difference between – Solicitor v Barrister Legal Proceedings Decoded ..read more

In today's podcast, Dannielle Young, our senior associate takes us through Navigating Valentine's Day Post Separation. Valentine's Day can be an emotional day for those who have recently gone through a separation. While it's a day dedicated to love and affection, it can also serve as a stark reminder of what was lost.   Dannielle Young will navigate us through this podcast with Tips and Encouragement. Honouring Your Emotions Priorities Self-Care Reframing your Mindset by Creating New Traditions Seeking Support Holding on to Hope Remind you are Not Defined by your Re ..read more

In today's podcast, Dannielle Young one of our senior associates will bring you more insightful content on navigating the complexities of family law In this episode Dannielle Young will guide us through the often-misunderstood financial agreements in family law, exploring the potential risks and how to navigate them. Financial agreements, while offering a semblance of financial security, carry inherent dangers that may take time to be apparent. These agreements, often crafted during the most harmonious phases of a relationship, can have far-reaching implications if the relationship de ..read more

On today's podcase our Senior Associate Dannielle Young will go through some practical tips that highlights the risk of Financial Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements. Today, we follow the intriguing case of Thorne and Kennedy, a story that highlights the risks of Financial Agreements. In this podcast, Danielle Young will go through 3 areas to help you navigate through the process of preparing Financial Agreements and Prenuptials Agreements. These include: - Importance of Seeking Legal Advice - Financial Power Imbalances - Stress and Vulnerability  Dannielle strongly advises you lis ..read more

In today's podcast, Dannielle Young continues our journey of understanding the real estate world, with Kathy Tsai. Kathy is an ‘out of the box’ real estate professional who operates with precision and authentic demeanor, taking her role seriously, when it comes to assisting people in making their transition. In this podcast, Danielle Young and Kathy Tsai guide us through the process of preparing your house for staging property settlements. This process includes; Acting in the Seller’s Best Interest Effective Communication Strategic Property Presentation Privacy Protection Stagi ..read more