Divorce is never easy for anyone, but it can have a considerable impact on your children if you are not conscious of a few key elements. Social scientists and researchers have shown that overwhelmingly how your children will fare through your separation largely depends on the level of parental conflict and how long that lasts […]
READ MOREA Resource for Separated Parents
If you are reading this, you are likely to have some clients who are going through separation or divorce. As professionals who assist our mutual clients on legal and financial matters, it is in our best interests to be aware of potential issues that might arise for them. For this reason, we regularly write articles […]
READ MOREProcesses to get to an agreement after separation: property and finances
When it comes to financial agreements and divorce, there are a variety of processes in our tool kit that we can implement as family lawyers. The process that is recommended for you often will depend on the issues to be resolved and how pressing these are, the time frame you have been separated and the […]
READ MOREDo you suspect your spouse is hiding assets? The red flags to watch out for
When a couple decides to separate or even before then when they are encountering difficulties in the relationship, or trust has been eroded, suspicions can arise about whether the other spouse is hiding assets. These concerns usually arise when one person has been excluded or has chosen not to be proactively involved in the management […]
READ MOREAccountants & Financial Advisors: Superannuation, divorce and the property settlement process
As an accountant or financial advisor, if you have clients who are going through a divorce, considering how to deal with a settlement, and how to deal with their superannuation as part of that settlement will be required. Separating clients might not be a common occurrence in your day to day client work, but what […]
READ MOREHow to survive Christmas after separation or divorce
Due to the emotional toll that separation and divorce brings, Christmas and other holidays can be a very challenging time. The feeling of sadness, loneliness, even anger is a normal response for people who will be spending Christmas alone for the first time or experiencing a significant change to their Christmas traditions due to their […]
READ MOREAccountants and Financial Advisors: How are Trusts treated in a divorce?
Often there is a misconception by financial advisors and accountants that in a divorce, a Trust is going to be treated differently, or excluded from the asset pool in their client’s property settlement. If you have this misconception it may be because trusts are typically set up to protect assets or as part of a […]
READ MOREDon’t press send! How to communicate when going through separation and divorce
How to communicate when going through a divorce Ineffective communication can be a significant factor in a couple separating. So it is not too surprising that communicating well with an ex-partner can be difficult when going through a divorce. Add in the current challenges we face with COVID-19, including working from home, schooling kids and […]
READ MOREWhat to Expect in a Mediation
Mediation is the process where a mediator, usually an experienced family lawyer, barrister or former Judge, assists people in dispute to negotiate a mutually satisfactory resolution and avoid Court. We know that separating from your partner is an emotional time for many and it is not uncommon to feel anxious about attending mediation with your […]
READ MORESeparation and divorce in a declining market
In the midst of this pandemic and change to life-as-we-knew-it, some of your clients were already going through significant change of their own. They had either recently separated or were part way through their plans to divorce. Considering the current economy it is likely that many will think it is wise to hold off on […]
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