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  • Preparing for the unthinkable when speaking to your financial advisor: Protecting your interests under family law

    Divorce and partnership separation is commonplace in our society. There is a good chance that one in every two of marriages will split up; even higher for de facto relationships. Even if you are single, you need to consider how subsequent relationships will affect your assets.

    In clear and simple English this paper outlines your options for protecting your assets in the case the worst ever happens. You’ll learn your options for assets purchased before and after marriage and for investments such as your superannuation, share portfolio and investment properties.

  • Collaborative Law: A New Approach for Resolving Family Disputes Out of Court

    The use of Collaborative law is a relatively new concept in family law matters in Australia compared to other forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and conciliation.

    The resolution of family law matters through the collaborative approach focuses on the parties and their lawyers negotiating directly without the need for an independent mediator.

    What are the differences between the Collaborative approach and Mediation?

    There are a number of key differences between the Collaborative approach and mediation in family law disputes.

  • Recent changes in the law for financial agreements: De facto couples now have the same rights as married couples

    As of 1 March 2009, the law relating to financial agreements made between persons in de facto partnerships has changed, due to the new amendments made to the Australian Family Law Act.

    Following are the significant changes to Family Law legislation that affect de facto parties with regard to financial agreements: