We highly recommend you obtain our advice and guidance:
- Prior to separation – so that your decision in this regard is fully informed, and so that you avoid taking steps which might prejudice your future entitlements, planning at this stage can provide significant benefits.
- As soon as possible after separation – whilst you may be suffering anxiety, stress and grief following your separation, it is often helpful to have all those legal questions that arise upon separation answered before they cause you even more worry.. so that you understand what needs to be done, what steps to take, and what steps to avoid.
- Before you commence your negotiations – so that you have some idea of your entitlements and whether the offers being made are fair and reasonable or not.
- If you have been involved in protracted negotiations which seem to be taking forever and not resolving anything – we can provide you with fresh ideas to stimulate resolution.
- If you require a second opinion, to reassure yourself that your matter is on the right track;
- Prior to engaging in mediation or arbitration – so that you have had independent legal advice as to your entitlements and can make informed decisions.
- Once you have negotiated an agreement – we can assist you to ensure it is properly documented, fair, tax effective and binding.