Shorestone Legal Family Lawyers
Family Law Settlements | Divorce | Parenting Disputes | Domestic Violence Applications | Probate | Wills | Estates
What If My Ex-Partner Owns Our the House and Savings?
In Family Law disputes following divorce or separation, it is common to find that the most valuable assets are legally owned by one partner.
This can happen when a couple runs a business together, where one partner was the primary income earner (the “bread winner”) and the other partner was the primary carer and home-maker during music of the relationship, or where one partner removes joint assets (such as savings) following separation.
Although these financial arrangements usually don’t cause problems during a marriage, they can cause friction after separation especially if the richer partner ignores their family law obligations.
Luckily, there are solutions to this problem!
While community legal services can provide some immediate support, Shorestone Legal can provide full legal advice and representation through to the resolution of family law disputes. This can include negotiating with with your ex-partner to secure spousal maintenance, child support, or the immediate sale of some assets to assure immediate financial needs are met for you and your family.
If you are involved in a separation where finances are being withheld, it is important to get legal advice as soon as possible. We offer free telephone consults with an experienced family lawyer, for all types of family law matters
Why Choose the Shorestone Team?
Experience
We are a local Banyo law firm with many years experience in family law, civil litigation, wills and estates, and domestic violence matters.
Communication
We pride ourselves on our clear, client-friendly legal advice, and timely response to clients. Each matter remains assigned to the one lawyer throughout our engagement, and our principal solicitor is directly available to all clients at any time.
Location
Our first floor office is conveniently located in Depot St, Banyo. Both Banyo and Northgate train stations are nearby. If you have mobility issues of difficulty with stairs, we can arrange home appointments.
Recommendations
Our reviews from clients simply speak for themselves. We offer compassion, experience, value for money, and practical solutions to bring closure to your matter.
Property settlement
Unwinding your shared financial commitments after separation or divorce can be difficult. With our experience and skill, you can move on with your life with certainty about your home, your business and employment, and your future financial security. Click below to find out what you need to know about property settlement.
Parenting
If you and your ex-partner can’t agree about what’s best for your children, then there is a clear pathway to resolution. We can help you understand and navigate that pathway.
We can also help make sure you and your children are safe and protected from abuse, both physical and emotional (including alienation by your ex-partner).
Divorce
We can take all the worry out of your divorce application, and help you focus on getting on with your new life. Get your divorce resolved quickly, cheaply, and without stress. We also have experience in applying for divorces in many difficult situations.
Wills and Estates
Do you need assistance with the recent death of a loved one, applying for probate or administration, or contesting a will?
We have experience in a range of complex estate matters. If you’ve been appointed as an executor, or need to administer the estate of a loved one, or if you have been unfairly left out of a will, we can help.
Do you have a will?
Having a will drawn up without proper legal advice is dangerous. Having no will at all can be even worse. There may be serious ramifications for you and your family if your will is drafted without proper consideration of your unique circumstances. Click below for more information about wills.