JOY Drive

2 Oct 2024

Bec Dahl: Law Talk – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Separating From Your Partner But Were Afraid to Ask

Kids & Family, Law, Relationships

In the context of the law, being separated means the ending of an intimate partner relationship, which includes marriages and de facto couples. Separation occurs when at least one person in the relationship decides to separate, acts on that decision and tells the other person.

How do you prove you are separated? Why is the separation date important? What happens if I want my ex to leave and they will not?

Guest: Bec Dahl, partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers

Presenter: Con Keramitsis

Nicholes Family Lawyers is a proud JOY sponsor and supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their experienced team can help with rainbow family law, including surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and asset protection.

For more information, visit nicholeslaw.com.au, or call 03 9670 4122, or email reception@nicholeslaw.com.au

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