Just as you don’t need two people to agree to end a relationship, you do not need your spouse’s agreement or consent to apply for a divorce. What is does mean, however, is that you will need to apply as a sole applicant. If you have been separated from your spouse for at least twelve […]
READ MOREWe’ve separated but still live in the same house. Can we still get a divorce?
The short answer is, yes. Whilst being separated under the same roof can often be a little tricky to manage and a bit tense at times, it doesn’t prevent you from obtaining a divorce. As with all applications for divorce, the key requirements of communicating the separation and a degree of physical separation are necessary […]
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 […]
READ MORESo, you’ve separated – what happens now?
Before we jump into some guidelines to help you navigate your legal rights following separation, you must first figure out if you are indeed separated. Sounds strange, right? Sometimes it is not always easy to work out exactly when a relationship has ended and a couple have “officially” separated. After all, separation often happens in […]
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