Family Law Tips

Do

• consider a cohabitation or financial agreement before entering into a marriage or defacto relationship if you have substantial assets in your name.
• get financial advice from your accountant or financial advisor before committing to any agreement.
• know your financial position and seek advice if you have any queries at all about it.
• get competent advice before you sign anything or agree to anything
• make sure any agreement you reach after a separation about financial settlement or payment of child support is done legally.
• make a new Will after a separation and review the nominated beneficiaries of any superannuation policies in your name.
• Keep copies of everything!

Do Not

• sign everything your partner puts before you without reading and understanding it first
• try to negotiate a settlement with an ex who refuses your request for information or refuses to answer financial questions.
• sign anything or agree to anything after separation if you are emotionally distressed or unable to think clearly – ask for time to consider proposals and then get competent advice.
• accept all of the advice you are given by your friends and relatives without discussing your issues with your accountant, counsellor or family lawyer in Melbourne.