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529b family law: prenups/BFAs, child support, separating with kids, de facto relationships + more

Season 5, Ep. 29
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Nobody gets into a long term relationship planning for it to go south, but it's good to know what happens if you do part ways.

*** Trigger warning: This episode covers topics relating to relationship breakdown and separation. If you are experiencing issues like domestic or family abuse please reach out to 1800respect.org.au or 1800 737 732.

Big thanks to Aubrey Brown family lawyers, Tanya Hibberd and Kate O'Grady for joining us on the show. They answer a bunch of questions from Glen and the m3 community, including:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ do you need a family lawyer if there is a relationship breakdown?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป can a couple see the same lawyer for separation or BFA matters?

๐Ÿ‘‰ do the courts get involved when kids are in the picture?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ a heap of stuff around BFAs (binding financial agreements)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what happens during a separation with kids?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what are the ways to sort out child support?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป are there legal requirements for what child support can be spent on?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what's the best way to protect your assets going into a relationship?

๐Ÿ‘‰ is it true that if you leave your partner gets half?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ how long does it take for the court to validate a consent order?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ how do family financial disputes work across international borders?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ what happens around de facto relationships and entitlement to assets

๐Ÿ‘‰ if I have a discretionary trust does that mean all my assets are hidden?


Need some advice or guidance on your situation? Get in touch with Tanya, Kate and the Aubrey Brown team: https://bit.ly/m3aubreybrown


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