How to protect your real estate assets in a divorce property settlement
Divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially when it comes to dividing assets. Real estate, particularly the family home, is often…
Category: Financial Issues
DIY Divorce Settlements – Beware The Hidden Pitfalls
Doing a DIY property settlement after divorce or separation is understandably tempting. It can seem faster and cheaper. With no…
Superannuation after separation – no longer the ‘forgotten’ asset
For many Australian couples, super is the largest asset they own, after the family home. So it’s likely superannuation savings…
How to get your Family Law Matter Done & Dusted in 2022
A new year is traditionally a time for fresh starts. And for some of us, this could include reflecting on…
5 Biggest Myths About Family Law
Family law is complex, and its complexity adds to the countless myths surrounding the topic. These myths can add yet…
How To Save An Unhappy Marriage
Can you guess the most important and frequent topic of conversation between couples? It’s money, according to an Ameriprise Financial…
Why am I being asked to provide my personal financial documents to my ex-partner?
Family lawyers constantly give advice to their clients about their ongoing duty to provide full and frank financial disclosure to…
My Family Law Case Is Stalled – How Do I Get To A Settlement?
January inevitably begins with palpable gusto. For business owners and entrepreneurs, there are new targets to hit, new products to…
What Will Happen When I Meet My Family Lawyer For The First Time?
What happens at my first appointment? You have taken the step to make an appointment with a family lawyer, but…
10 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Keep A Divorce Sale On Track
Real estate agents often become involved at a crisis point in the life of their vendors – when they are…
How do I Choose a Family Lawyer?
You are going through what is likely to be one of the most traumatic experiences in your life. The person…
Disclosure Of Business Records – Must The Wizard Let The Mortals See Behind The Curtain?
While no two relationships have the same dynamic, for the business owners I represent, there is often a marked division…
Who Gets The Keys To The Kingdom – When Divorce Gets In The Way Of The Kids’ Inheritance
Separation affects families in a way which is much broader than it seems at first blush. Not only does it…
When Bills Come In, Love Goes Out – Don’t Let Your Financial CUL-DE-SAC Be The Death Of Love
When bills come in, love goes out. I know that it’s as true today as is has been throughout history.…
When Blood Becomes Thicker Than Water – Protecting Gifts And Loans To Children After Divorce
Family lawyers really do see it all. Because we act for people who are embarking on new relationships, and we…
Taking The Grey Out Of Divorce – Using A Financial Agreement To Make Your Business Future ‘Black And White’
A business is often one of the most valuable assets seen in a pool of property after separation and divorce.…
