In today’s blog we’ll tackle a popular topic, namely Consent Orders and answer the most common questions we receive daily from our customers on this topic. Why Consent Orders? Consent Orders are the most popular and affordable way for separated couples to resolve property settlement in Australia – there are more than 10,000 Applications […]
READ MOREProperty Settlement: 4 step guide for separated couples
When couples separate, the inevitable conversation around dividing property is a task that most would like to avoid. We get it, separation and divorces are hard! And, they can be expensive! For some, the task is like ripping off a band aid. It stings at first, but lives begin to repair themselves and the memory […]
READ MOREMy same sex relationship ended. How can we divide assets in a legally binding way?
In Australia, separated same sex couples who were in a de facto relationship can apply to the Family Court for a legally binding property settlement. Under the Family Law Act, a person is in a de facto relationship with another person if they have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic […]
READ MOREWhat are Consent Orders?
For some couples, separation is the easy part. Reaching an agreement about their children and property settlement, however, can be a whole other ball game. The good news is that making that agreement legally binding doesn’t have to be difficult when you have the right tools and know how. If, on the other hand, you […]
READ MOREHow can I settle my property dispute without going to Court?
With one in three marriages ultimately ending in a divorce, and de facto relationships tending to follow this pattern, it is unsurprising that most of us will have a friend or family member who has already gone through a separation. Whilst you may lean on these family members or friends for support during your separation, […]
READ MOREIt’s always 50/50 in family law property settlements. Right?
Good question. And the answer is…sometimes! But certainly not always. And, as far as courts and lawyers are concerned, 50/50 is not a starting point for working out a fair split. This is because each case must be assessed on its own facts and circumstances, in order to work out what division of assets would […]
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