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How a Binding Financial Agreement can help protect parent child loans and family wealth if a relationship later breaks down.
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Can I make my husband/wife leave the family home now that we’re separated?
Unfortunately, it is also incredibly difficult to force an ex-partner to leave the family home.
Are Secret Recordings Admissible as Evidence?
Whether or not these recordings will be able to be used as evidence in court proceedings always turns on the particular circumstances of a matter and thus it is difficult to provide definitive advice.
Separating? The best way to protect yourself, your children and your money.
In the early stages you may feel isolated, grief-stricken and unable to make plans, however, it is essential to get organised and take control to protect yourself, your children and your money.
Borrowing from the Bank of ‘Mum & Dad’
Lessons for Baby Boomers providing early inheritances or other financial assistance and the impact of the Family Law Act for Estate Planning.
Who gets the ring when an engagement ends?
The shine and sparkle from the engagement is gone, but the ring is here to stay. Who gets the ring when an engagement ends?
Spousal Maintenance and Interim Property Settlements
How You Can Get Your Independence Sooner.
My ex-partner’s income is much larger than mine; how can I get back on my feet?
As Family Lawyers, it’s not uncommon for us to meet with clients who earn a lot less than their former partner. Often one party has sacrificed their career in order to raise a family and as a result their capacity to earn a higher income has been limited.
Is my Ex entitled to my financial documents?
The exchange of documents ensures that each party is aware of the financial circumstances of the relationship and is able to reach an agreement after making an informed decision.
Family Law and Financial Advisors
When separating clients come to me, the first and foremost thing on their mind is typically their future and current financial certainty. That is what Financial Advisors endeavour to give their clients every day. And this is a task that Family Lawyers are unable to do.
Why I will never tell you an “informal property agreement is the way to go…”
We understand that you may not want to rock the boat. You have finally reached an agreement. You’re happy, your ex partner is happy, you just want to keep it amicable and move on. Here is why you should consider rocking the boat.
Can I Stay in the Family Home After Separation?
Learn your rights to remain in the family home after separation, whether moving out affects your property settlement, and when a Court can order someone to leave.
7 Tips for Staying Safe Online: Cyber safety and domestic violence
You may not be aware but many of the apps on your phone have a location tool, which when dealing with a controlling and abusive ex partner it can easily be the easiest way to find and monitor you.
