All the gut wrenching is over – you’ve made the decision to separate or maybe the decision was made for you. But before you enter into the minefield of Family Law and the warm and tender embrace of your lawyer, just stop and think about the kind of separation you would prefer. It’s probably not where you are now because you’re feeling anger, even hatred for your partner. Calm down and think about this – anger and hatred are such wasted emotions in terms of time and energy. You can put […]
If your relationship is ending or has ended, then how you document the terms of your separation (which includes property arrangements) will fall under one of three types: You do not document the arrangements at all; You enter into an informal arrangement (which might be documented by you and your partner) which will deal with matters you consider to be important. Whilst being of some evidence of the parties intentions in any future dispute in a court, these documents will generally have no legal effect and are unenforceable. Formal legal […]
Susan and Graham have been married for 11 years and have two children who are 7 and 5 years of age. Sadly, their marriage comes apart and they separate. Susan has the primary care of the children after they separate and works part-time, therefore earning a smaller income than Graham. Susan and Graham own a home with a mortgage. They also both have some superannuation, minimal savings and a car each. They both had some assets at the commencement of their relationship and they both accept that during the relationship […]
So who let the dogs out? Don’t let your fur child be collateral damage when your relationship breaks down. When we think about a relationship breakdown we know that the welfare of children is vitally important but then there are other important souls to consider as well. Our loyal and devoted furry friends need to be considered too. Who will take your pets and who will care for them? Loyalty and devotion are to be rewarded and not forgotten in the turmoil of a relationship breakdown. The Family Law Act […]
