Estate Planning is one of those things that we know we should do, however it is often one of the things that we never get around to. Or if we do, we put it in the drawer and don’t think about it again.

But this is not the case. Your Will is something that you should review every two to three years to ensure that it still reflects your wishes. You should also review your Will if there has been a change in your personal circumstances or financial situation.

There are many advantages of obtaining independent legal advice from a family lawyer. Most importantly, you will find out whether an agreement reached between you and your former partner is appropriate, based on your individual circumstances. There are also many practical benefits to obtaining legal advice following separation which you should take into account, including:

When a marriage or a de facto relationship ends, there are a lot of emotions being felt by both parties and those around them. There can be feelings of guilt, relief, anger and despair. These are all a very important part of the grieving and recovery process. As well as dealing with these emotions there are often questions about when issues of care arrangements for children, property settlement or divorce can be dealt with.