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The Divorce CollectiveAuthor: Hayder Shkara
Tune in as Head of Family Law at Collective Family Law Group and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Dannielle Young guides you through your separation and divorce by sharing strategies, legal insights and tips to help you move on faster.Having helped thousands of people through divorce and also drawing on her own experiences being in the family law and relationship space for almost 2 decades, Dannielle shares her expertise in 6-minute, easy to listen to bursts to help you navigate separation.Dannielle is the Head of Family Law at Collective Family Law Group. It is a Family Law Practice based in Australia that focuses on making this transition as easy as possible for people going through the various stages of separation and divorce. Dannielle is also the Director of Dannielle Young Mediations, where she expands on her passion to keep couples and families out of the Court system through Mediation. Tune on into the weekly podcast or head over to https://collectivefamilylaw.com.au for helpful resources. Language: en-au Genres: Business, Kids & Family, Marketing, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Separation vs Divorce in Australia (EP.134)
Sunday, 21 December, 2025
🎙️ New Podcast Episode | Separation vs Divorce in AustraliaThis week, we unpack a topic that is often misunderstood and can have serious legal consequences:Separation vs divorce in Australia — what’s the difference, and why does it matter?While these terms are commonly used interchangeably, they mean very different things under Australian family law. Misunderstanding the distinction can impact your finances, parenting arrangements, legal rights, and future decisions.In this episode, Dannielle breaks down:• What separation really means (and why it doesn’t require paperwork)• How separation can occur even while living under the same roof• Why the separation date is legally significant• What divorce does and what it does not cover• Australia’s no-fault divorce system• The requirement of 12 months and one day of separation• Common misconceptions about property settlements and parenting• Critical legal time limits for married and de facto relationships• Why rushing a divorce isn’t always necessary• The importance of early legal advice and mediationYou’ll learn why separation marks the end of a relationship, while divorce is simply the formal legal end of a marriage and why waiting until divorce to address property or parenting matters can sometimes put you at risk.Whether you’re separated, considering divorce, in a de facto relationship, or simply seeking clarity, this episode provides clear, practical legal information without the jargon.🎧🎥 Listen now and stay informed.#FamilyLawAustralia #SeparationVsDivorce #AustralianDivorce #FamilyLawPodcast #LegalEducation #ParentingAfterSeparation #PropertySettlement #DeFactoRelationships #NoFaultDivorce #DannielleYoung













