When Business Partners Divorce: What are Your Options?

During a marriage, many couples come to share most aspects of their life with their partners, such as children, finances, and possessions. And for some married couples, they also share in the ownership or operation of a business or commercial venture. While balancing...Read More

How to Avoid Sexually Acquired Debt in Divorce

Most couples accept that they need to divide their property following the breakdown of their relationship. But what about their debts? Do they have to divide these too? Many people don’t consider the division of debt fair or necessary: Why should I have to pay his or...Read More

Marriage Preparation: Before You Take The Big Step

Marriage preparation or beginning a new defacto relationship can be a wonderful and exciting time, with much to plan and prepare. But there are important things to consider. There are bound to be new financial responsibilities and obligations, particularly if you are...Read More

Family Law – Getting it right the second time

Sadly, about one third of current marriages in Australia are likely to end in separation or divorce. Couples in de facto relationships fare even worse; the evidence shows that the separation rate is significantly higher for de facto relationships than for marriages....Read More

Arbitration: The Alternative Courtroom

In the process of separation or divorce, most couples manage to come to an arrangement as to who gets what assets. Unfortunately, there are some who reach an impasse and simply can’t come to an agreement. This can happen when couples try to resolve a particularly...Read More