When people are in a de-facto relationship, they are supposed to have up to two years after they separate. Married people are supposed to have up to one year after their divorce. Many people believe that it is mandatory to wait until divorce happens to go for property settlement. It is a misconception. In fact, a property settlement should be finalized before divorce for married people. Your family lawyer Adelaide should help in this regard.
Once a person decides to separate, he needs to take up the financial issues and property settlement as early as possible. It is not possible when the decision is not mutual because one of the parties is not mentally and emotionally ready to make such a critical financial decision. Read more...