It’s the phrase we hear all too often. However, reaching an agreement with your former spouse before knowing how the law applies to you can be catastrophic. Why? Because you…
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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…
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…
Social Media. Some of us love it, some of us hate it, some of us use it and some of us abuse it! With Facebook alone having approximately 2.5 billion…
Takeaway Point A prenup (otherwise known as a financial agreement in Australia) may be an awkward discussion to have at the start of a relationship; however, should you separate, it…
The world is changing and we couldn’t be more grateful for technology and the internet! Our sincere thanks go out to the amazing app developers and entrepreneurs. Your brains and…
Takeaway Point As part of separating, assets can be moved, hidden, sold and wasted in a number of different ways. Unfortunately, we have seen it all! If you are concerned…
We’ve all seen our fair share of Coronavirus-related news over the past couple of weeks. Every second we are learning more about the pandemic they call COVID-19 and how it…
Going through a separation is one of the hardest experiences that most people will ever go through, even for those who are amicable. But having an understanding of what steps…
Would You Like Further Information? For more information read our earlier post on this topic. Please also feel free to contact us or book an appointment online. Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is…
Are you thinking about leaving your current relationship, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry you are not alone. We meet with people who are just thinking about separating…
You’ve been separated from your ex for almost 2 years BUT never got around to formalising your property settlement. You knew your ex was bad with money, however, you never…
“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…
