Even if you and your spouse end your marriage on good terms, you’ll have to make certain decisions and try to reach consensus on various issues. One of them is how to divide your property. Legally, this type of agreement is called a property settlement. Here’s what you should know about the different ways in […]
In popular culture, your wedding day is often portrayed as the single most important day of your life. For many, however, this special day will ultimately lead to divorce. While divorce rates have slightly decreased in Australia, it’s still a prevalent reality of modern life. Though no one assumes that their marriage will be one […]
Even if you and your spouse end your marriage on good terms, you’ll have to make certain decisions and try to reach consensus on various issues. One of them is how to divide your property. Legally, this type of agreement is called a property settlement. Here’s what you should know about the different ways in […]
Whether we like it or not, there are times in life when we have to choose our battles. In other words, we have to decide whether it is worth arguing over the issue at hand. This decision is often a factor when separated or divorced couples try to reach agreements regarding the division of property. […]
Whenever a marriage ends, there are some decisions that simply must be made. Unfortunately, hurt feelings, injured pride and resentment can make civil communication difficult, if not impossible. This in turn, makes it hard to agree on important matters, such as the division of property. When you can’t come to an agreement on your own […]
Separation from your partner or spouse is not an easy time for anyone. While there might be a number of other issues at the top of the stress list, it is extremely vital that you prioritise the reviewing and updating of your will. Without doing so, in the unfortunate event that you pass away or […]
If you’ve recently been divorced, it’s highly recommended that you update your estate planning documents to ensure the protection of yourself, your children, the rest of your family and your assets. Some of the issues covered below are important considerations when you and a former partner separate. 1. Creating a new will Assuming that your […]
When a couple with children gets divorced, there are seemingly endless logistic concerns they need to consider. Living arrangements, custody concerns, childcare payments, schooling, education, and more. However, less common concerns can come up as well, including documentation such as passports. So, how do you go about obtaining a passport for your child after going […]
Divorce is challenging in numerous ways, before, during and also after proceedings, often for much longer than either party ever really expects. Though you may have agreed on custody and child-rearing arrangements, it’s always an ongoing process of determining how to raise children, one where both parents are usually equally invested. Sometimes, however, the difficult […]
The decision in the case of Thorne v Kennedydelivered by the High Court of Australia in November 2017 has far-reaching implications for ‘pre-nups’ or ‘binding financial agreements’ between couples when the relationship breaks down. Details of the case Thorne v Kennedyinvolved agreements between a rich, 67-year-old property developer, Mr Kennedy, and his 36-year-old Eastern European […]
Consent orders Separation is a difficult situation on its own, let alone the added stress of dealing with consent orders on family law matters. Following a separation, if both parties reach agreement on parenting, financial or property arrangements, they can formalise those arrangements and make them legally binding by applying for consent orders from the […]