If you have been in either a de facto relationship or a marriage that has ended, unless you have a Prenup or Binding Financial Agreement in place, you will be required to go through the financial/property settlement process. As part of the process you will be required to compile a list of all of your […]

With cost of living increasing and interest rate rises, it is not uncommon for people considering separation to hold off on drawing a line in the sand or for others who are already separated, to hold off on moving forward with their financial settlement. In more economically certain times we saw that generally people felt […]

Sometimes couples or individuals come to us because they want to understand what might occur if they were to separate. Other times, they know they need to separate, and wish to end the relationship in the most positive way possible. Ending de facto relationships is rarely easy but it doesn’t have to be as challenging […]

There are a number of misconceptions about what a de facto relationship is. This is often because of what people hear from family, friends or what they see in the media. Below we provide the answer to the question, “What is a de facto relationship?” from a legal perspective in Australia. We unpack why it […]

This page explores what to know about the impacts where there is a separation or divorce and business partners are also in the mix. This includes circumstances where one or both parties to the relationship have an interest in a business as well as how separation and divorce can affect third party business partners or […]

If you are a business owner in Australia and you are either thinking about separating from your partner or spouse, or you have already separated, this page explores the information specific to separation, divorce and business ownership. We unpack common questions we are asked about this topic and detail what to be aware of as […]

Your Finances & Property Settlement After Separation If you are reading this, you are likely considering separation or you are already separated and you have some degree of concern about what to expect when it comes to your separation and what to expect both in the short and long term regarding your finances and assets. […]