Posted on October 04, 2022
When separating everything can seem overwhelming. Knowing some basics in these first few weeks can help and avoid difficulties and problems in the future.
Who pays the mortgage?
How do we share time with the children?
How can I help my children through this?
What happens if one partner takes a large sum of money out of savings or redraw?
What do you do if your partner has left and you do not have access to money?
What if you think your ex is hiding money from you?
Knowing some early tips and tricks can help you to navigate this stressful time and take the next step forward with more confidence.
The best tip is to receive some early advice to be able to set you up to move forward with your future.
Something as simple as contacting your bank to ensure that both signatures are required to withdraw funds available for redraw on your mortgage or your savings can ensure that funds are preserved and save you headaches in the future arguing about trying to claim this money back to be divided between you.
Sometimes where a property is in your former partner’s name, it may be appropriate to lodge a caveat over the property.
At Scanlan Carroll, we provide advice to clients at all stages of their separation journey.
If your separation is amicable and you would like to work things out with your partner or in mediation, having advice on the likely division can assist you in your negotiations to ensure you are including each of the relevant assets and liabilities, and making sure that you do not agree to a bad deal you will regret later.
Sometimes where working things out between you or mediation does not work, assistance is needed in negotiating on your behalf. Our objective is to help you to achieve an efficient and practical solution to your family law matters. Where that is not possible, we are able to advise you on where involvement of the Court would assist, and the cost/benefit of progressing down that path.
With accredited specialists in both Family and Commercial law our team are able to assist you in the full range of family law matters, including matters involving a business or complex corporate structures.
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