- Get family law advice early: Try our free 30 minute consult – to help you to avoid issues that make the situation worse and try to support you to sort out matters quickly and sensibly.
- Be honest with your lawyer: We need you to do this so that we can give you the best advice possible advice.
- Be kind to yourself: Accept support from friends and family.
- Get counselling: To help you to work through your emotions so you can make the correct decisions.
- Always act in your children’s best interests: They will thank you for it later and it’s a requirement for separating parents under the Family Law Act 1975.
- Collect all of your relevant financial information: This includes: bank statements, tax returns, superannuation and other documents that detail your financial situation. This information means we can provide you with advice on property division.
- Keep a Diary of important details: Write a record of all agreements made with your former partner, money spent after separations and time spent with your children so you can let your lawyer know.
- Secure your data and finances: It is important that you protect your privacy and to ensure that bills still get paid and money does not go missing.
- Be careful what you put on social media: This causes problems and end being used against you in Court.
10. Get financial advice: work out what your best options are for you and your children.
