Carol Pages

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. A binding financial agreement, sometimes called a ‘pre nup’, is an agreement between a couple about how their assets will be divided if they separate.  You can enter into a financial agreement before, during our after your marriage or de facto relationship. Our previous article in the series can be … Are financial agreements legally binding in Australia? Why legal advice is essential.

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. A binding financial agreement, sometimes called a ‘pre nup’, is an agreement between a couple about how their assets will be divided if they separate. You can enter into a financial agreement before, during or after your marriage or de facto relationship.  This means that you can have a financial … When should you consider a financial agreement?

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. In the final article of this series on Family law property division we explain the two major ways of formalising your property division, and why you shouldn’t risk a handshake deal. Why do we have to do this? Formally documenting your family law property division is recommended, even if … Family law property division – Documenting your agreement

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. In the latest article in our series on Family law property division we give an overview of the process of dividing property in family law matters.   Just and equitable? The law starts by considering whether it is ‘just and equitable’ to make an order about the property of the … Family law property division – How does it work?

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. In the second article in our series on Family law property division we discuss superannuation and how this this commonly dealt with in family law matters.  Our first article Family law property division – Asset valuations can be found here. Superannuation is considered property and added to the assets list (or … Family law property division – Superannuation

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. What happens if what you thought was a casual relationship breaks down, and the next thing you’re in the family courts with a claim against your major assets such as your house?  Maybe you weren’t even living together and you didn’t think you needed a Financial Agreement – the Australian … Could your friend with benefits become a financial liability?