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You don’t need to wait 12 months for a family law property settlement

You don’t need to wait 12 months for a family law property settlement

We often receive enquiries from family law clients who assume they have to wait at least 12 months following separation to commence their financial and property settlement. This is not the case.
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Are we just dating or are we in a de facto relationship?

Are we just dating or are we in a de facto relationship?

Whilst in the infant stages of a relationship, a common question is often, “What are we?” Are we something as simple as boyfriend and girlfriend or friends hanging out together, or are we actually in a de facto relationship?
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Your first appointment with a family lawyer

Your first appointment with a family lawyer

There is a common misconception that your first appointment with a family lawyer means you are locked in and preparing to head to the Family Court. This is not the case.
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Your Will and the effect of separation, divorce and marriage

Your Will and the effect of separation, divorce and marriage

It is very important to keep your Will up to date to reflect changes in your personal and family circumstances, particularly in the event of separation from your partner, marriage or divorce.
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Top 10 things to consider after separating from your partner

Top 10 things to consider after separating from your partner

After separation from your marriage or de-facto relationship, there are a number of priorities you need to consider to protect your interests as you move through the family law process. In this blog, we look at what we consider to be the top 10.
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Who pays the mortgage after separation?

Who pays the mortgage after separation?

One significant area of apprehension before or immediately after separation is who pays the mortgage (or mortgages) for any real property together with other joint expenses.
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