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 post provides some practical tips on the steps couples should take to keep their business afloat through a separation. We’ve separated, now what do we do? At the outset, our…
Super is often the most significant asset of many families, after the family home. It is possible that your former partner could access your super by way of what is called a ‘super split’. The purpose of this post is to provide some background about super and family law generally and guidance about how a super split works. How is…
Did you know that for separated couples, there are time limits to when you can apply to the Court for financial orders? And, that if you miss this time limit you may lose your right to a property settlement or spousal maintenance? Don’t worry if you didn’t, you are not alone and we are here to help. The purpose of…
Have you separated and are unsure about what to do next? Do you simply not have the funds readily accessible to pay for a family lawyer? Would you like to know about the different options that may be available to you? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this post is for you! At Martens Legal we…
Mediation can be a very useful tool to help resolve your family law matter without going to court. It is a chance for you and your former partner to discuss what is important to each of you, and to hopefully reach a solution that you are both comfortable with. The purpose of this post is to provide you with some…
The last 50 years has seen the greater acceptance of de facto relationships as well as the rise of the second, third (and beyond) marriages. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has also demonstrated the significant increase in marrying ages of both males and females in Australia. See below. There is no doubt that changes to relationship trends and…
Separation can be one of the most stressful and difficult times of a person’s life (even an amicable separation). No doubt those of you reading this post who have experienced it yourself or know someone close to you that has, will agree. Unfortunately, these effects are heightened if your family law matter ends up being litigated in Court. That is…
The short answer is no. This is a common misconception. There is no exact calculation to decide how assets will be divided between separated couples (also known as a property settlement). However, the Family Law Courts have over many years developed a 4-step process which is used to determine these cases. Family Lawyers can therefore advise separated couples as to…
TIP 1 – SEEK IMMEDIATE LEGAL ADVICE You should arrange to meet a family lawyer as soon as possible after separation. We recommend that you and your former partner each receive independent legal advice before trying to reach an agreement about how you will divide your assets. No, this isn’t us lawyers trying to make money off you; it is…
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