Our Family Law team has provided this ‘action list’ for those involved in – or about to begin – divorce proceedings.
- Speak to your bank or lending institution to prevent joint funds being dissipated or liabilities being increased.
- Consider your Will and whether it is still appropriate and if you don’t have one have one drafted.
- Revoke any power of attorney.
- Reconsider any nominated death benefit beneficiary for your superannuation entitlements.
- Copy your and your partner’s financial documents and keep them in a secure location (not your house or car).
- Call the Child Support Agency and ask how much would be paid or is payable for child support.
- Check whose names your home and property is in. You may need a caveat if it is in your partner’s name solely or you may need to sever a joint tenancy if it is held jointly.
- If there has been family violence, seek advice in relation to an Intervention Order to protect yourself.
- Keep a diary as to contact arrangements for your children and any behaviour of your partner which is not in the best interests of your children.
- Get legal advice from a solicitor who predominately practices in Family Law and has done so for a number of years.
Author: Elisa Garzarella
