“We’ve separated, we’re amicable and we’ve reached an agreement between ourselves.” At Martens Legal, this is what we love to hear! This post sets out: – some examples of what…
As a family lawyer, I have witnessed (far too many times) the negative impact that separation can have on children. Whether intentional or not, the actions of one or both…
Subpoenas – what are they, what is the point, and what is involved in the process? This post aims to answer these questions and explain what a subpoena really is….
In many relationships, it’s common for one person to control the cash assets and the other unable to afford their legal costs. This may be intentional, or it may simply…
For most people, the family home is the most valuable asset they own. When couples separate, the family home is usually the most significant asset that needs to be divided….
When going through a separation, we always recommend that people try to negotiate and resolve their financial and parenting matters by agreement, rather than litigating the matter in Court. However,…
Consent Orders are almost always the best way to legally document a separation agreement. The purpose of this post is to provide you with information about the benefits of Consent…
The decision to leave the family home following separation is an extremely difficult one to make. Will the children be ok? Will I lose my right to the family home…
Separation can have a disastrous impact on your business. Many of the impacts can be avoided if the separated couple receives proper guidance at the outset from trusted advisors. This…
The issue we see regularly is parents not knowing what type of agreement they should make and what the agreement should cover. Should they make a Parenting Plan or a…