Monthly Archives: October 2022

Matrimonial Debt – My ex-partner has run up credit card debt. Do I have to pay?

There are two kinds of assets to consider in a marriage: matrimonial and non-matrimonial. Consideration is to be given generally for all assets in a marriage and for all liabilities. The starting point when dividing finances is usually equality, which means 50:50. This means that assets and liabilities generally are all taken into account. Just […]

How do I protect myself from an abusive partner or family member?

It may be that you are currently in an abusive relationship or have already separated from a partner that continues to abuse you. This could be verbal abuse, harassing behaviour or threats of violence. It is often not necessarily physical abuse and many people in relationships are not aware that they are being emotionally abused. […]

My ex-partner has breached a Financial Consent Order – What can I do?

Once a Financial Consent Order is in place it is hoped that there will be no breach of that Order. However, it does sometimes happen and is important to know what you can do in this situation. But what is a Financial Consent Order? A Financial Consent Order is a document detailing the financial agreement […]

Family Law and Wills

Did you know that when making a Will, there are circumstances where Family Law and the law regarding Wills and the Administration of Estates may overlap? Here at Andrew Isaacs Law, we deal with a variety of Family Law matters such as separation, divorce, finances and matters involving children. When making a Will, it is […]