When couples separate and commence negotiations on how to divide their asset pool, they may make the assumption that if one party contributed more, they would get more in the financial settlement. This is not necessarily the case as there are many factors taken into consideration regarding contributions and future needs. Therefore, it is essential you obtain legal advice to assess your unique circumstances.

Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly sought after in Australia, as more people see the value in creating a plan for how finances and assets would be distributed in the event of a separation with their partner. In this article, we’ll look at what prenups cover, who they’re available to, and what the key provisions are for a prenup to be legally enforceable.

Divorce is not only a legal process—it’s a life-altering journey that comes with emotional stress and financial strain for the individuals involved. This is why understanding the true cost of divorce in Australia is important for anyone considering, or currently undergoing, this life-changing journey.

There is no doubt that separation and divorce is costly, not only emotionally but financially too.

You may have lost your home, financial stability, reduced time with the kids, loss of mutual friends and feel like you have been to hell and back!

Updating your will after a divorce or separation is an important step to ensure that your wishes are accurately reflected in your estate planning. Check out our 10 reasons why you should consider writing or updating your will after a divorce or separation.

Known as a pathological phenomenon, parental alienation is when a child is convinced by one of their parents that her or his other parent is undeserving or treacherous.

Parental alienation is complicated.

A separation, or divorce, often comes with a long to-do list that can be quite overwhelming – so we're here to help!

We’ve put together the ultimate separation checklist to help you navigate through the process. Although this may be a tough time in your life, a separation gives you a good opportunity to start fresh and live the life you want.

Can I get a home loan as a single parent?

At Simple Separation we want to ensure our couples receive the resources they need to help them separate amicably, quickly, and affordably. We asked Kirsty Dunphey from Up loans a few questions about who pays what when couples decide to separate.

You have decided to separate. What next?

We've asked behavioral Money Coach, Marion Mays for her advice on preparing to separate.

One thing you don’t want to have to stress over when separating is your credit score. It might not be something you pay much attention to during a marriage, but your credit score could have a bigger impact than you think when separating.

Buying a home is one of the biggest concerns for couples when separating, as the thought of re-entering the skyrocketing property market on your own can be very stressful.

Pets provide us with emotional support and bring joy to our daily lives. It can be particularly difficult to navigate who should take care of a pet when separating, particularly as we consider them key members of the family.