Christmas after divorce can be a challenging and emotional time. It can be an equally challenging and emotional time if you are having relationship difficulties and contemplating a separation. But, if you have already made the decision, it might be the first holiday period when you are faced with contemplating not celebrating Christmas as a […]
READ MOREMaintaining relationships with separating couples as an accountant or financial planner
As an accountant or financial planner, you can find yourself as the first person a client speaks to when separating from their spouse. Due to the nature of the close working relationship you have likely developed with your clients, you may find yourself facilitating conversations between a husband and wife who want to understand the […]
READ MOREBest Books to help cope with Divorce
When someone is experiencing separation or divorce, regardless of whether they are the instigator, on the receiving end or both have agreed to separate, there are some key books that can be helpful for the clients I advise and guide following separation. These books often provide valuable advice, insights and mechanisms to help you or […]
READ MOREA New Financial Year – working with business owners going through separation and divorce
For accountants and financial advisors whose clients who are business owners and are separated but yet to finalise their property settlement, there are some issues you may want to help them avoid. The most significant issue is the problems that occur when a property settlement rolls over into a new financial year. The potential implications include: […]
READ MORECould you be in a de facto relationship and not know it?
“Am I in a de facto relationship?” People typically ask this question and seek our advice at one of two points – before they start living with their partner or at the end of the relationship. When people speak with us they may be concerned about and looking to avoid being considered to be in […]
READ MOREAccountants, Financial Planners & Family Lawyers: Working together for the optimal client outcome
As accountants or financial planners who are trusted advisors to your clients, there are some ways you can further help your clients and optimise their overall experience. For people who are going through separation and divorce, a good client-lawyer-advisor relationship can help expedite what can be a drawn-out process. To achieve that, first there must […]
READ MOREHow are contributions in long marriages assessed where an inheritance is received?
I recently attended the Family Law Intensive Series in Sydney and one recent case highlighted was Hurst & Hurst. What makes this case interesting was that it considered how contributions were assessed in long marriage where an inheritance was received. The scenario where inheritances are received by one or both parties during a long marriage […]
READ MORENo Pre-Nup? Lessons learned following announcement of divorce of Amazon’s CEO
At the start of this year the world’s wealthiest couple announced they are divorcing. Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon and his soon-to-be ex-wife MacKenzie, met when they worked for a New York City hedge fund. Married for 25 years with four children, their announcement created a media frenzy for a few […]
READ MOREAbout to separate? 5 key considerations you need to know
The holiday season has come and gone, the school year has started. In my experience, this is a time where many people are considering significant decisions about the future of their relationship. While some have already decided to separate, others are contemplating their next steps. So, why is this the case when the holiday season […]
READ MOREHow a friend’s divorce advice could cost you
We’ve all heard horror stories about how difficult or emotionally-charged situations can become during separation or divorce. If you are going through separation or divorce right now you may have people in your life who have been down this path before that may be offering insights and advice about what you should and shouldn’t do. […]
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