Josephine Sergi is the head of family law at Kalus Kenny Intelex. She has more than 15 years' experience in family law both as a lawyer and paralegal. Josephine holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and Masters of Applied Law (Family Law). She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, Victorian Women Lawyers, the Australian Italian Lawyers Association, and ALTO - Australian-Italian Leaders of Tomorrow. She is also a contributing author of the Australian chapter of the Lexology Private Clients Guide. Connect with Josephine on LinkedIn.
Why pets are now more than property in the eyes of the law
Separating from your partner but don't want to leave your furry friend? Changes to family law mean courts will now take into account who is most attached to the pet.
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Writing your will? There are certain people you have a moral duty to provide for. And a notional amount isn't enough.
A separation guide for stay-at-home parents
What happens when you've stayed at home with the kids and now find yourself separated from your partner without any financial support?
Separating tech and finances when getting divorce
Opening a new bank account and getting a new public transport card might not be front of mind when separating from your partner, but it could be vital.
How to get divorced without losing a fortune to lawyers
The only people who win in a divorce are the lawyers, right? But there are ways you can keep costs down while navigating a property settlement and custody.
Pet custody disputes: Who gets the dog in a divorce?
Children and property are usually the priorities when a relationship breaks down, but what about our furry family members?
Dating or de facto? Why it matters for your finances
If you're in a relationship but not married, who gets what if the partnership breaks down? It all depends on whether or not you're de facto.
The hidden taxes that could cost you in a break-up
So your relationship has broken down and you're dividing up the assets, but do you owe stamp duty or capital gains tax on property?
Busted: Seven divorce myths and misconceptions
Are property settlements always 50/50? Will the parent who gets custody also get more assets? We bust seven common myths around divorce and separation.
