When couples separate, most want to avoid conflict, save money and keep things amicable. This often leads to “handshake agreements”- informal arrangements about finances that aren’t documented or legally formalised.
Both a will and binding financial agreement will be utilised in any well thought-out estate plan.
A recent court decision demonstrates the problems that can arise when corporate structures aren't properly understood or dealt with in final property settlement orders.
A family report is an important piece of evidence in a parenting dispute.
Spousal maintenance is an amount of money paid by one party to a marriage or de facto relationship to the other party for their financial support.