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If you have worked out financial settlement terms between you - or 'more-or-less' agreed a deal...
...then you just need to formalise it.
And in our experience, the sooner the better. You may be comfortable with your agreement now, and you may even be amicable! Maybe you trust that your ex would never go back on his or her word.
But things can change. There could be new windfalls or losses for either of you. Or one of you may re-partner and the new partner slowly change your ex's mind. We see it happen all the time.
So it's better to lock down your agreement so it's binding. Having a formal and legally binding agreement in place draws a "line in the sand" and gives you both confidence that the other will have no further claims in the future.
We can help you with this. Every year we help hundreds of couples to prepare the appropriate formal agreements.
And in our experience, the sooner the better. You may be comfortable with your agreement now, and you may even be amicable! Maybe you trust that your ex would never go back on his or her word.
But things can change. There could be new windfalls or losses for either of you. Or one of you may re-partner and the new partner slowly change your ex's mind. We see it happen all the time.
So it's better to lock down your agreement so it's binding. Having a formal and legally binding agreement in place draws a "line in the sand" and gives you both confidence that the other will have no further claims in the future.
We can help you with this. Every year we help hundreds of couples to prepare the appropriate formal agreements.
Why it's important to use someone neutral
As you'll recall, we're neutral. A key feature of how we work is that we are hired by BOTH parties to help prepare agreements, not just one of you. Law firms cannot do that - they're obliged to take sides.
The reason it's so effective to use a neutral party for this work is that we can sort out all the major and minor details by liaising informally and quickly back and forth between both of you. We can work out minor "niggles" between you with a quick phone call or email.
We don't need the highly formalised ("letters every 3 weeks") approach that lawyers must use. We work impartially, not trying to give a leg up to one of you to the disadvantage of the other. Importantly, we're don't try to "unstitch" your deal.
By contrast, lawyers can only be contracted by one of you and must focus on maximising the outcome for just one of you. As you can imagine, that often causes conflicts, even if you'd already agreed a deal.
So hiring a neutral party to manage this work is the smartest way to go.
The reason it's so effective to use a neutral party for this work is that we can sort out all the major and minor details by liaising informally and quickly back and forth between both of you. We can work out minor "niggles" between you with a quick phone call or email.
We don't need the highly formalised ("letters every 3 weeks") approach that lawyers must use. We work impartially, not trying to give a leg up to one of you to the disadvantage of the other. Importantly, we're don't try to "unstitch" your deal.
By contrast, lawyers can only be contracted by one of you and must focus on maximising the outcome for just one of you. As you can imagine, that often causes conflicts, even if you'd already agreed a deal.
So hiring a neutral party to manage this work is the smartest way to go.
Convenience
We work with you by phone and email, so you don't need to get dressed up and drive to and from our offices.
We can talk with you any time, whether you're in the kitchen in your pyjamas, or in a quiet room at work at lunchtime, or walking along the sidelines of your kid's soccer game.
We're practical and easy to talk to. We make sure you understand the process from beginning to end. And we keep you both focussed on the big picture.
We can talk with you any time, whether you're in the kitchen in your pyjamas, or in a quiet room at work at lunchtime, or walking along the sidelines of your kid's soccer game.
We're practical and easy to talk to. We make sure you understand the process from beginning to end. And we keep you both focussed on the big picture.
Consent Orders
The standard way to formalise a financial settlement is called a Consent Order. It's an approval by the Family Court of your proposed settlement arrangements.
Once they're approved, Consent Orders give you the maximum protection against either of you changing your mind and making new financial claims in the future.
In rare circumstances, another method called a Binding Financial Agreement may be needed. We'll talk that through with you if it's appropriate.
Once they're approved, Consent Orders give you the maximum protection against either of you changing your mind and making new financial claims in the future.
In rare circumstances, another method called a Binding Financial Agreement may be needed. We'll talk that through with you if it's appropriate.
Affordable
We structure our services to be as affordable as possible.
We offer:
You can get started for as little as $275.
We offer:
- fixed price packages (typically ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 +GST per person);
- reduced rates for lower wealth or low income couples;
- credit card payment options; and
- installment payment plans.
You can get started for as little as $275.
Make Contact
To get underway, or to discuss your particular situation, or just to ask a question, just complete the Make Contact form below.
We'll get back to you asap - usually within 2 hours and always within 24.
We'll get back to you asap - usually within 2 hours and always within 24.
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