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 […]
READ MOREHow to get the most out of your first appointment with a family lawyer (while also managing the ‘new normal’)
As I write this article we are in the midst of significant changes to the way we as Australians operate day to day. I have helped hundreds of people through their separation and divorce but right now we have an added layer of complexity with the current health crisis. So before I proceed with this […]
READ MORETop tips for real estate agents: Keeping a property sale on track during divorce
As a real estate agent, you are often faced with selling a family home following the separation of a couple. Each sale is unique because it depends on a range of factors, such as how involved each party is in the sale of a property and where they are in their separation process. It could […]
READ MORESurviving the festive season as a separated parent
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 […]
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