This episode explores family law finance - a line of credit available to people who are going through separation and need to access funds to pay for professional support to reach a fair and equitable settlement that will set them up for a secure future.

We talk to Jack O'Donnell from JustFund about:

• the purpose of family law finance
• what it can cover
• how it differs from traditional loans
• who is eligible, and how it is assessed
• who can benefit from a family law line of credit.

This episode is a must-listen for people facing a property split who have money tied up in property, a trust or a business that they can't access until settlement. There are options to pay for the right advice.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Check if you're eligible for family law finance with JustFund https://theseparationguide.com.au/resource/podcasts/listen-how-can-i-pay-for-my-separation/
• JustFund Borrower Guide https://theseparationguide.com.au/app/uploads/2024/01/2024-Borrower-Guide-The-Separation-Guide.pdf
• Family law finance information on The Separation Guide website https://theseparationguide.com.au/resource/podcasts/listen-how-can-i-pay-for-my-separation/

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The Separation Guide aims to make separation and divorce simpler, more manageable and less stressful. To find out more about how one of our Network Members could support your separation, take our free 3-minute Q&A.

Disclaimer
The information in our resources is general only. Consider getting in touch with a professional adviser if you need support with your legal, financial or wellbeing needs.

The number of separated couples still living together in Australia is on the rise. Over 50% of people tell us that they have separated but are still living under one roof. The transition from partners to moving out can take some time, but we’re seeing that period grow longer for more and more couples. In this episode, separation and relationship coach Kelly Bagshaw joins us to talk about

• what’s causing this rising trend
• making this period work in the best way
• re-negotiating your relationship, your space, your boundaries and your expectations of each other
• communication styles
• support to help you get through this period and move on afterwards.

Listen here, or listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you’d like to chat with Kelly for independent separation coaching, counselling or relationship coaching either before separation or to work towards a successful separation, you can book in a free 15-minute chat here. Or read our blog, How to separate from your spouse while living together.

For the latest stats on separation in Australia, you can download our State of Separation Impact Report

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Disclaimer

The information in our resources is general only. Consider getting in touch with a professional adviser if you need support with your legal, financial or wellbeing needs.

Dividing assets and property in separation and divorce may seem like a simple equation, but it gets complicated quickly. A 50-50 split may not always be the best outcome. Listen to find out what factors need to be considered in determining a fair property split. In this episode, we talked to Lauren Patford-Smith of Padford-Smith Legal Services about:

• the 4-step process of Family Law
• what assets and debts should you should include in your marital asset pool
• how the length of your relationship and when you acquired assets impact the percentage split
• how financial and non-financial contributions are considered
• how the circumstances of your situation over the life of your relationship affect the split
• what happens when one person has spent time out of the workforce as a primary carer
• how your needs after separation are considered.

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For more information on property splits, check out these resources:

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The Separation Guide aims to make separation and divorce simpler, more manageable and less stressful. To find out more about how one of our Network Members could support your separation, take our free 3-minute Q&A.

Disclaimer
The information in our resources is general only. Consider getting in touch with a professional adviser if you need support with your legal, financial or wellbeing needs.