Category - Prenuptial Agreements

The Benefits of Getting Divorced: Protecting Your Future

Many people delay or avoid finalising their divorce, but remaining legally married can have serious legal and financial consequences which may be against your wishes.  Financial consequences  While you are still married, your spouse is legally considered your next of kin.   This means that if you were to pass away without...

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Social Media and Separation = Not a Good Mix

We often tell our clients to be wary of posting anything to social media after separation and especially during any Court proceedings that may be in progress in relation to their property settlement and/or parenting matters. With social media now the most used domain of sharing our thoughts, experiences and lifestyle to the...

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How I Survived Divorce: A Family Lawyer's Own Experience

Going through a separation and divorce is a very difficult time.  I can say this as I have experienced it first hand. You might think I had the “upper hand” throughout my separation and divorce because I am a family lawyer myself. Well, I can say that was not the case at all. Lawyers need lawyers for their own divorce...

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Are prenups worth the paper they are written on?

The family Law Act provides that you can contract out of its provisions by entering into a binding financial agreement which is often referred to as a prenup. If you are considering a prenuptial agreement you should certainly seek legal advice as to whether it suits your circumstances.

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The impact of Coronavirus on Family Law matters

For separated families the additional stress and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19 has added an unwanted layer of complexity to resolving care arrangements and finalising property settlements. Now more than ever is the time to seek specialised family law advice to cut through complexity created by COVID-19.

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