What to do after family separation

Have you, a friend or relative just separated? If so, the information below could help. What is meant by separation? Separation is the ending of a marriage or de facto relationship. De facto relationships include same sex couples. Separation is simply a fact, which is established by one or both parties forming an intention to end the...

How Court Orders or Financial Agreements save you stamp duty if you separate

Finalising a property settlement legally after separation offers more than just certainty about your entitlements and obligations – there may also be substantial tax benefits. When there is a transfer of real estate from joint names to one person only or from one party to another, it would normally attract stamp duty. Under Section 113...