Separation is rarely straightforward. When there was no marriage certificate involved, many people assume they have no legal footing at all. That assumption can be costly. If you have recently separated from a long-term partner and you are wondering whether you have any legal rights to property, the answer is almost certainly yes. Under Australian…
Moving in with a partner is exciting. But if you own property, have savings, or carry other assets into the relationship, it’s worth asking a practical question: what happens to what’s yours if things don’t work out? A cohabitation agreement exists precisely to answer that question. For Queensland couples who are living together or planning…
Separation is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. When you’re in the middle of it, the last thing you want is to invest time, money, and emotional energy into a process that falls apart before it gets anywhere. That’s the fear most people carry into mediation in relation to parenting…