by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property
If your Will does not reflect your intentions, or if you have separated from or divorced your spouse, you should update it. If you are not divorced, and your spouse is provided for in your Will, separation does not terminate your spouses’...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property
A divorce is a legal dissolution of your marriage. You must apply to the Family Court for a divorce to be granted. A divorce is not the same as a relationship property settlement. While your application for divorce must be filed in the Court, you may negotiate a...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
A contracting out Agreement can be tailored to suit your circumstances. Parties can agree on what property is relationship property (jointly or co-owned assets), what are relationship debts (debts which you are both responsible for) and separate property (property...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
For a Contracting Out Agreement to be binding, the following elements must be met:- 1. The Agreement must be in writing 2. The Agreement must be signed by both parties 3. The Agreement must be witnessed by a lawyer 4. Each of the parties must have independent legal...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
A Contracting Out Agreement, commonly known as a pre-nuptial agreement or “pre-nup” is an agreement made under section 21 of the Property (relationships) Act. These agreements contract out of the Act – meaning that the division of your assets upon separation will...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 3, 2022 | Academy, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property, Tips & Advice
Agreements can be catered to your circumstances – as each relationship is different, so is each Agreement. The Agreements can cover as much or as little as you want it...
