These days it doesn’t seem to be a 7-year itch that leads to divorce, the vast majority of Marika's clients are “empty nesters”; couples who have been together 20, 30, or 40 years and decide to go their separate ways. This can make for a trickier family law settlement.
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Read MoreThere are professional rules that prevent us acting for both parties in a separation property settlement and they exist so we can provide the best legal advice.
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People trying to do the right thing and help their friends can put forward misinformation about the splitting of property in a divorce. There is no magic, scientific formula, but the Family Law Act provides a procedure to be followed.
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Our experience is that people who get advice early benefit by understanding how family law concepts may be applied to their individual circumstances. Sometimes it even helps couples who are thinking of separating get back on track.
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Property settlements are not the simple case of a judge deciding who gets what as you see on TV. Before that stage working for mutual agreement and mediation are often the most appropriate options.
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Planning for serious, life-threatening illness is not something anyone likes to do. When the time comes, being prepared with an Medical Enduring Power of Attorney can make things easier.
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