The Basics: Relationship property division
Division of property Your relationship property is usually divided on a 50:50 basis after a marriage or committed relationship that lasts...
The Basics: Division of trust property
In some families property is held in a Trust. When a relationship breaks up the issue is then how the entitlements of the partners should...
The Basics: Pre-nuptial agreements
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies to division of relationship property, unless the partners have agreed otherwise. Such an...
The Basics: Division of property on death
When one partner dies, the survivor still has an entitlement to division of relationship property. The surviving partner needs to either...
The Basics: Claims about wills and estates
Wills and estates A person of sound mind can make a Will leaving their estate to whom they wish. However if their Will means a breach of...
The Family Protection Act 1955
The purpose of the Family Protection Act 1955 is to ensure a deceased’s duties to their close family member are met. The Act allows...