The Divorce Collective
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.
The Divorce Collective
Do De Facto Couples Have the Same Rights as Married Couples? (EP. 133)
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Do de facto couples have the same legal rights as married couples in Australia?
It’s one of the most common questions people ask when separating — and one of the biggest myths in family law.
In this episode of The Divorce Collective Podcast, Dannielle Young explains:
• What legally defines a de facto relationship
• Whether de facto couples can access property settlement, superannuation splitting, and spousal maintenance
• The key requirements that must be met
• Why parenting and children’s matters are treated the same regardless of relationship status
• The crucial 2-year time limit de facto couples must know after separation
If you’re in or leaving a de facto relationship, this episode will help you understand your rights and avoid costly mistakes.
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