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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…
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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…
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…
Have you separated from your partner and you want to relocate with your children? Maybe you’d like to move closer to your family, or perhaps you’ve been offered a new…
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…
The last 50 years has seen a rise in a Financial Agreement due to the greater acceptance of de facto relationships as well as the rise of the second, third…
When parents separate it is common for no agreement (even an informal one) to be in place about family law matters; including child support. Often there is no agreement simply…
The purpose of this blog is to cover how to avoid tax in a property settlement. It is common for separated couples to want to avoid the hassle and cost…