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: Separation & Divorce
What to do if your spouse won’t sign divorce papers
When a marriage breaks down, most couples mutually decide to divorce. But what if one person wants a divorce and…
Annulment vs. divorce: what’s the difference?
As Johnny Cash and June Carter sang in their hit song ‘Jackson,’ “We got married in a fever, hotter than…
De facto relationship vs. marriage: which is right for you?
According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, there’s been a steady decrease in the number of marriages in Australia…
Who stays in the family home after separation?
When couples go their separate ways, emotions run high and uncertainties abound. Among the many important decisions that need to…
My partner has a heap of credit card debt – Will I have to share that in our property settlement?
Breaking up is never easy, particularly when it comes to the untangling of joint finances. While both parties’ initial focus…
My parents paid for our big fat wedding – will that be relevant in our financial settlement?
A separation can turn into a nasty tug-of-war over who gets what in the property settlement. The waters are further…
My partner cheated on me – will they be penalised in our financial settlement?
Although some couples can recover from cheating, others may feel that separation or divorce is their only option. In this…
Your relationship may have been conflict-ridden, but your separation doesn’t have to be
Ending a relationship is never easy. If the relationship is fraught with conflict, it can be even more challenging to…
What you need to know about travelling with kids post-separation
Travelling with the kids becomes more complicated after a separation, especially if you’re planning on an overseas trip. Here’s what you need to know about travelling with kids post-separation.
Five Things you need to know about Applications for Divorce
No one gets married thinking divorce is in their future.
If you’re ready to end your marriage and unsure of the next step, here are answers to five common questions couples have about the divorce process.
What is Family Dispute Resolution and How Does it Work?
In a separation or divorce, couples who can’t agree on parenting arrangements for their children may eventually be forced to…
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…
Will I Be Able To Keep My Inheritance If I Separate?
Separation is an emotional time for any family. Emotions can, however, be heightened, if one of the spouses has recently…
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…
Why You Should Consider Counselling for Separation
Relationship counselling is usually seen as a way for couples to reconcile. But if your relationship is irreconcilable and you’ve…
