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What am I entitled to in a separation? The most important questions you need to answer when you are separating from your partner are; what am I entitled to in a separation; how the assets will divide; what is the percentage of division. In Australia when a couple separates, there can be a misunderstanding of entitlements when it comes to liabilities and assets including loans, bitcoins, mortgages, and shares. The most prevalent misunderstandings are that assets that are not owned jointly will not be part of the asset pool for division and that all assets will be divided equally. So, if you are recently divorced or separated and want to know the answer to these questions continue reading. In this article, we are going to discuss the concerns related to a settlement when a couple are separating. We will also who is entitled to what, how the assets are settled  and how you can potentially obtain more from a property settlement. According to law, what am I entitled to in a sep...

Listen to this article instead The Cost of Divorce in Australia doesn’t have to be as high as you may think. It’s likely that you have heard of the horror stories of family lawyers who have charged so much that there wasn’t much left after they took out their fees. While those stories are sometimes true, the cost of divorce in Australia doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive. The Cost of Divorce in Australia But first things first. Are you looking for information about the actual cost to file a divorce application as opposed to the cost to resolve a family law dispute? If you are looking for information relating to the former, at Mediations Australia, our family lawyers can assist you in filing that application for divorce. For more information in that regard, we recommend you click this link. The Cost to Resolve Your Family Law Dispute If you’re still here, then you’re wanting to more broadly understand what it actually costs to resolve your family law dispute.  In this co...

Listen to this article instead: Mediation in recent years has been a mandatory step to resolving family law disputes. It is required under the relevant legislation, in this case, the Family Law Act 1975 that separating couples need to show the court that they have made a genuine attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation or family dispute resolution. What is a Section 60I Certificate? For a couple to progress their family law matter to court, they need to obtain a Section 60I Certificate from a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. At Mediations Australia, our mediators are all approved Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners. When it comes to a Section 60I Certificate, there are essentially 5 certificates that can be issued by one of our mediators. 1. You didn’t participate in the mediation because your former partner refused or failed to attend; 2. You didn’t attend on the advice of the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner that your dispute was not suitable...