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Just because you’re separating, doesn’t mean you need a lawyer

Your family breakup will have been an unexpected twist in your life plan. No-one finds a partner and has kids, knowing that separation is on the cards. So, when it happens, we have absolutely no idea what we are doing....

Property

The homebuilding process: What you need to know

So, you want to build a home? People will call you crazy, but don’t worry, I like you already and we’re going to get along just fine. Hi, I’m Narelle Glynn, a property buyer’s agent in Melbourne. I also happen...

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Helpful tips to complete your tax return in 2021

With tax time upon us, and COVID still complicating our world, you can be forgiven for feeling an impending sense of worry about getting your figures right as EOFY approaches. I know I do! To help single mothers across Australia,...

Divorce

Super and divorce: Here’s what you need to know

This article about super and divorce was last updated in 2021. Superannuation is an area that most of us understand as a broad concept. Digging into the specifics can be overwhelming. However, if you and your partner have separated, now...

Property

12 Step guide to buying property in Australia

When it comes to financial goals, buying a property is certainly one that features on the list for many Australians. In recent years, single women in particular have been moving to property investment in droves as a means to secure...

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Money

5 Things banks look for before approving your home loan

Buying a property is not just about whether you can borrow money from the bank or whether you have a deposit ready to purchase a home. It is much more than that. Here are the five C’s you need to...

Family Law

A quick lesson in the fundamentals of family law

This article about family law was last updated in 2024. If you’re considering separation or divorce from your spouse or partner, you may find yourself heading into the unknown. It can be a scary, emotional and confusing time. Yet, as...

Family Law

What happens to my kids if I die?

The only thing more precious than watching the ones you love enjoy life, is life itself. Many of us think that our family will automatically be looked after financially when we are gone. Unfortunately, this is not true. As a...

Separated living together | Beanstalk Single Mums

Splitting up

Separated but living together: What you need to know

It’s no secret that for anyone considering separation, the thought of continuing to live with your ex might be ‘horrifying’. However, pandemic aside, there are a few notable legal and financial reasons to attempt cohabitation with an ex, detailed below....