When a couple separates, there is often a difference in income. The Family Law Act provides for this with Spouse Maintenance, but when does it apply? And how much is payable? Don’t be confused... [...]
Separation is hard enough even before encountering the complexities of the law. The law is constantly changing, so it is unwise to think you can simply follow someone else’s experience. [...]
This webinar provides you with essential knowledge that will assist you in better guiding your divorcing clients through the what, who, how, when and why of child support. [...]
Superannuation is a significant investment made during your working life and it’s important to know how to protect your super – and how it could be divided – during separation. There are options available as to how super can be dealt with in a property settlement. When a couple goes their separate ways, the [...]
A common question regarding property division is, ‘if it was mine to start with, can’t I just keep it’? It depends on the circumstances, but property owned before marriage is rarely excluded from the property pool during a divorce. In almost all cases here are the short answers: Is a house owned before marriage [...]
Moving house, city, or State after separation and divorce is common. Many people find they want to return to their home town, or live somewhere closer to friends and family. But what happens when children are involved? It’s not easy – or right – to simply take your children and move somewhere else. It’s [...]
Separation and divorce can be financially devastating, and if you’re currently trying to work out who gets what, it’s important to know how to protect your assets. What have each of you done? A common question is whether the contribution of each spouse to the asset pool is the same. Traditionally there have been [...]
There are many misconceptions about how divorce property settlements are determined. This webinar for accountants will tell you if it is 50% / 50% or not? Are pre-existing assets included?.[...]
Relationship breakdowns and divorce are particularly hard for children to deal with and often they’ll need someone other than their parents to help them through it. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how wonderful our teachers are! A caring, understanding teacher can be key to helping a child cope with their parents' separation. Children’s [...]
