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Going through a separation or divorce and navigating change is a stressful and often overwhelming process. As an affected party, you will likely deal with a variety of difficult challenges. Common matters that arise during the settlement process include working out how to divide property or deciding who gets custody of the kids. But one […]

Separated under the one roof – why more couples are still living together For anyone considering separation, the thought of living with your ex-spouse under the one roof might seem horrifying and ridiculous! Most people would agree that the idea of having to sharing a home with a person who you have either lost all […]

How do you know if this relationship is doomed? If you’re reading this, you’re probably in a head-spin, worried about whether your relationship is normal, if it’s doomed, if it can be saved, or if it’s even worth saving at this point? You obviously know there’s a problem, but don’t panic just yet – chances […]

It is often the case that a party who is thinking of making a Financial Agreement is reluctant to divulge their financial information to the other party. It could be the case of a young de facto partner with substantial assets. Or maybe it’s a couple who have been separated for many years and have […]

Going to Court is stressful. It costs money, it costs time and it is emotionally devastating. We have just witnessed (and supported) a close friend, Jan, through the Family Court system as she tried to finalise a property settlement with her ex. It has cost her tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees, countless […]

So, you have decided to be the captain of your own destiny and enter into a Financial Agreement. Financial Agreements are a great way to record how a couple wish to deal with their assets in the event the relationship comes to an end. In the past, these types of Agreements were only available to […]