
What are my Options if I Wish to Separate From my Partner During Alert Level 4 Lockdown?
Thursday, September 9, 2021
The combination of isolating within one bubble along with additional financial stress, changes to childcare and working from home can bring personal relationships closer or unfortunately, push them apart. Breakdowns in personal relationships can add an additional layer of stress to an already difficult situation. However, it is important to remember that help is available.
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Getting on Top of Your Legal Affairs – What you Could do During the Lockdown Period
Friday, March 27, 2020
During this unprecedented and unsettling time, there is an opportunity here to take advantage of the phone calls and emails slowing down (for some) and use your time to address those things you have been putting off – a bit like that painting job most people have been meaning to get to.
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When is Your House the "Family Home"? / Will my House be Split 50/50?
Monday, September 3, 2018
A special status is given to the "family home" in relationship property disputes under the relevant legislation, the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 ("the Act").
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Dispelling Some Of The Myths About Property Division On Separation
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Most people who have been through a separation would agree that it is a difficult and stressful time. This can be exacerbated when there is confusion or misunderstanding about what property is classed as relationship property and what property is classed as separate property. The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) provides a code for how property is to be divided on separation for couples who are married, in a civil union partnership or de facto/same sex relationship.
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