Selling the family home following a separation is often a reality. Like any sale, you want to maximise your sale price.
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My name is Nardine, and I am Collier Family Law’s founder and Lawyer.
I not only have over 25+ years of Family Law experience and knowledge, but can truly empathise with the emotional and financial stress you are under – having been through two separations myself.
My team’s mindset is to get your case done quickly and affordably as possible – trying our best to keep your issue out of costly court proceedings. We are here to save you time, money and sanity.
Schedule your FREE 15 minute, no obligation chat so we can discuss your family law matter, and give you some guidance on what is involved and expected costs.
Our Specialities
ARRANGEMENTS
FOR CHILDREN
Arrangements for Children: We know you only want what’s best for your children, and so do we. We will make sure we get the best arrangements possible for your children, so that you can focus on moving to the next chapter of your life.
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SEPARATION
& DIVORCE
Separation & Divorce: Recently separated and unsure of what happens next? Looking to have your divorce arranged so you can move forward with your life? Perhaps you just need some guidance on what to do before you make any decisions? We can help.
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DIY DIVORCE
DIY Divorce: Are you looking to represent yourself to save money, but need a little guidance? Our affordable ‘Lawyer Assisted’ program offers you the help you need to effectively represent yourself (and we can do this from anywhere in Australia).
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FINANCIAL AND
PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS
Division of assets: If you’ve had a relationship breakdown or just need to organise a division of finances or assets, we can assist. We handle Property Settlements, Financial Settlements (including Superannuation splits) and Consent Orders.
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MEDIATION
Mediation: Mediation offers a way which you and the other person in the dispute, can talk to each other in a structured environment, with a trained mediator helping you to discuss your issues. Mediation can help keep your matter out of court, saving you time and costs.
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ARBITRATION
Arbitration: Arbitration is a voluntary process whereby the parties agree that the chosen Arbitrator will decide their property case (or part of it) instead of going to court, and give them a written Judgement (an “award”). The parties agree on the process, the timetable and what information is to be provided.
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E-Consulting
E-Consulting: You can now receive legal advice and assistance from your own home, anytime.
Email us your query and we will get back in touch with you within 24 hours with our estimate on fees to answer your query.
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Email us your query and we will get back in touch with you within 24 hours with our estimate on fees to answer your query.
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Advice
Advice: We have several blogs and videos discussing many different topics. Should you need more advice, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team..
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Meet US
Meet Our Team: Introducing our team who will help you with your needs during this stressful time.
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Need help in the post-separation world?
I’ve written this very special book with lots of tips and hints to help you, and it’s all yours for free. The book covers:
- The nine steps of negotiating a property settlement
- The law of property division
- How assets are divided
- And lots of tips and hints to prepare you before you see a lawyer.
Our Blogs and Videos
Here are some helpful blogs and videos where we answer the most common but tricky questions about family law.
I read an interesting article last week, entitled: ‘When Coronavirus lockdowns ended in cities across China last month, there was one thing a lot of people couldn’t wait to do: get divorced.’
In times of crisis, parents have to work together like never before. I say it all the time, co-parenting after separation is very hard, but..
COVID-19 and Family Law – what happens with the kids if there is a lockdown?
“Consult with” is not defined in the Family Law Act but it has its normal meaning – “Speak to about” But what happens when the other parent is someone who doesn’t respond in a timely manner – or at all?
Even though the family unit is no longer, it is still possible to have a happy ‘family’ after separation (it might even be a happier one!). The key to a happy family, after separation- is good CO-PARENTING. I also think these tips apply to any family because as any parent/carer reading this article knows, it’s hard enough to parent at times, separated or not.
Before a person can make an application in the court for orders about children, there has to have been an attempt to resolve the dispute, by attending an FDR process (a mediation).
#Separation can often bring out the worst in people and you may end up saying something that will come back to bite you. There are certain things that shouldn’t be said during this fragile time whether it be to family, friends or the public.
The key to successful #co-parenting lies in #communication, but this can be difficult on some people.
