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How Are Assets Divided on Separation?

How assets are divided at the end of a relationship is governed by the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”).  The Act provides that if parties have been married, in a civil union  or a de facto relationship (or a combination of these) for more than three years then any

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Property and Assets

What is the process for Dividing Assets on Separation?

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the Act) sets out certain requirements for agreements regarding the division of assets at the end of a relationship, these are; If these requirements are not met then any Agreement entered into will not be legally binding. An important part of the process that a

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What is a de facto relationship?

When it comes to dividing up relationship property many people are unsure as to whether they are in a de facto relationship. A de facto relationship exists only when both parties are aged at least 18 and they have been living together as a couple but are not married to

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Property and Assets

What do I need to do about my assets if myself and my partner separate?

In most cases when a couple separate it is important that they sign a Relationship Property Agreement (also known as a Separation Agreement) that complies with the requirements of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”). The essential requirements  to ensure that a Relationship Property Agreement  complies with the Act

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Property and Assets

How Are Assets Divided on Separation?

How assets are divided at the end of a relationship is governed by the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”).  The Act provides that if parties have been married, in a civil union  or a de facto relationship (or a combination of these) for more than three years then any

Read More »
Property and Assets

What is the process for Dividing Assets on Separation?

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the Act) sets out certain requirements for agreements regarding the division of assets at the end of a relationship, these are; If these requirements are not met then any Agreement entered into will not be legally binding. An important part of the process that a

Read More »
Property and Assets

What do I need to do about my assets if myself and my partner separate?

In most cases when a couple separate it is important that they sign a Relationship Property Agreement (also known as a Separation Agreement) that complies with the requirements of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”). The essential requirements  to ensure that a Relationship Property Agreement  complies with the Act

Read More »
Legal Terms

What is a de facto relationship?

When it comes to dividing up relationship property many people are unsure as to whether they are in a de facto relationship. A de facto relationship exists only when both parties are aged at least 18 and they have been living together as a couple but are not married to

Read More »