Wherever possible, it is preferable to give advance consideration to matters which may arise in the future. With a little planning, lengthy and expensive Court proceedings can be avoided.
This can take a number of forms.
Legislative changes now allow Australians to reach agreement before, during or after their marriage or defacto relationship as to their financial circumstances if they separate. O’Sullivan Davies has developed a specialist practice in this new field.
O’Sullivan Davies is also regularly involved, in conjunction with commercial solicitors, in advising clients on the family law implications of new and existing business structures.