If you and your former partner have reached agreement about how to divide your property after separation, the next step is to formalise that agreement. In Australia, the two most common ways to do this are through either a Binding

In short, yes. Without consent orders, you will not only have additional costs but also additional risks that you will carry into the future. Consent orders save you thousands in stamp duty on transfers and more importantly protect the assets

Here are some tips about how to best approach and prepare for your first appointment with a family lawyer. The take home message is: relax and be well prepared.

Separation is hard. But it's also an opportunity to start making some difficult, but necessary, changes to ensure that your life changes for the better. Unfortunately, going to the Family Court will mean things get a lot worse before they